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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T178 AFXMOT history

T178 AFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,738 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 AFX was last recorded at 143,738 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,369 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
2,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,738 miles
  • 2025 – 142,369 miles
  • 2024 – 139,710 miles
  • 2023 – 136,831 miles
  • 2022 – 134,636 miles
  • 2021 – 132,848 miles
  • 2020 – 131,800 miles
  • 2019 – 129,131 miles
  • 2018 – 125,067 miles
  • 2017 – 121,068 miles
  • 2016 – 119,012 miles
  • 2015 – 115,322 miles
  • 2014 – 113,095 miles
  • 2013 – 110,524 miles
  • 2012 – 108,104 miles
  • 2011 – 106,202 miles
  • 2010 – 102,108 miles
  • 2008 – 97,652 miles
  • 2007 – 94,810 miles
  • 2006 – 92,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear axle Falcrum joint slight play

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,738 miles (+1,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,738 miles
    Test number
    568031368277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle Falcrum joint slight play

  2. Pass142,369 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,369 miles
    Test number
    771807124241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,367 miles (+2,657)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    822357294022
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,710 miles (+2,879)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,710 miles
    Test number
    991476786708
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass136,831 miles (+2,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,831 miles
    Test number
    545694288908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,636 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,636 miles
    Test number
    205263812193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,633 miles (+1,785)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,633 miles
    Test number
    554617407157
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,848 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    264866704540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front adjacent to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,800 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,800 miles
    Test number
    827423138211
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle shroud missing but not impairing function (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass129,131 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,131 miles
    Test number
    312221415887
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play ns and os front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    761943610128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,067 miles (+3,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    269562576853
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play os front drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass121,068 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,068 miles
    Test number
    941094152759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing on seat belt stalk missing but not effecting its function ns and os (5.2.4a)

  14. Pass119,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    441025752879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail119,012 miles (+3,690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    255542353187
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass115,322 miles (+2,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,322 miles
    Test number
    287046505058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass113,095 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    258667904030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,524 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    395652003092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,104 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    569803702044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,202 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    329645301049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass102,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    154137000449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,108 miles (+4,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    591356300019
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass97,652 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    834154528240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,810 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    724906027263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    971270616166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 AFX

Does T178 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 AFX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 AFX?
The MOT on T178 AFX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 AFX done?
T178 AFX was recorded at 143,738 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
Has T178 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 AFX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T178 AFX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T178 AFX find?
T178 AFX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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