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Land Rover Defender

Blue and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T172 AFXMOT history

T172 AFX is a blue and grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,932 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 AFX was last recorded at 139,932 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2007: 72,555 miles, lower than 75,246 miles on 19 Mar 2007.
  • 11 Jul 2015: 89,920 miles, lower than 105,868 miles on 2 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,108 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,824 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,932 miles
  • 2024 – 135,108 miles
  • 2023 – 126,548 miles
  • 2022 – 125,299 miles
  • 2021 – 120,818 miles
  • 2019 – 118,870 miles
  • 2018 – 112,393 miles
  • 2017 – 109,544 miles
  • 2015 – 89,920 miles
  • 2013 – 105,868 miles
  • 2012 – 96,889 miles
  • 2011 – 92,160 miles
  • 2010 – 90,289 miles
  • 2009 – 84,527 miles
  • 2008 – 78,112 miles
  • 2007 – 72,555 miles
  • 2006 – 70,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,932 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,932 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,932 miles
    Test number
    433859336398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,108 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    101115312456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,548 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    109273415664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,299 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,299 miles
    Test number
    830487723705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,298 miles (+4,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,298 miles
    Test number
    876965287613
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,818 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,818 miles
    Test number
    628394700616
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,870 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    448261903519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,866 miles (+6,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,866 miles
    Test number
    854211058699
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and both rear chassis sections (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass112,393 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    345009915578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,544 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    479711792964
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail109,524 miles (+19,604)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    720028155356
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass89,920 miles (-15,948)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    827172895120
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePas noisy
    • NoteRear shocker bushes worn

  13. Pass105,868 miles (+8,979)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    598985973232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteRear discs worn

  14. Pass96,889 miles (+4,729)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    927505272029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass92,160 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    107055171074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,289 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    393105770087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,527 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    881101879050
    • NoteAll underbody brake pipes heavily coated with underseal
    • NoteNearside tractor joint leaking
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes have some movement
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
    • NoteWipers not fully clearing windscreen

  18. Fail84,527 miles (+6,415)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    100811979084
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll underbody brake pipes heavily coated with underseal
    • NoteNearside tractor joint leaking
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes have some movement
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
    • NoteWipers not fully clearing windscreen

  19. Pass78,112 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    611725788094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,555 miles (-2,691)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    580019277058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,246 miles (+4,483)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    732888077048
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly misshaped
    • NoteSteering damper lower bush worn

  22. Pass70,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    410586386094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 AFX

Does T172 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 AFX is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 AFX?
The MOT on T172 AFX is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 AFX done?
T172 AFX was recorded at 139,932 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has T172 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 AFX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T172 AFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T172 AFX find?
T172 AFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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