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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T195 TREMOT history

T195 TRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
148,646 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T195 TRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T195 TRE was last recorded at 148,646 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2009: 71,839 miles, lower than 656,667 miles on 18 Dec 2007.

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
146,321 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,325 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,646 miles
  • 2025 – 146,321 miles
  • 2024 – 143,382 miles
  • 2023 – 139,642 miles
  • 2022 – 135,278 miles
  • 2021 – 130,507 miles
  • 2020 – 126,446 miles
  • 2019 – 120,972 miles
  • 2018 – 114,164 miles
  • 2017 – 108,519 miles
  • 2016 – 103,845 miles
  • 2015 – 98,557 miles
  • 2014 – 92,329 miles
  • 2013 – 85,737 miles
  • 2012 – 80,121 miles
  • 2011 – 76,593 miles
  • 2010 – 74,274 miles
  • 2009 – 71,846 miles
  • 2007 – 656,667 miles
  • 2006 – 59,390 miles
  • 2005 – 51,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,646 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Horn weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,646 miles (+2,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,646 miles
    Test number
    988515068309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass146,321 miles (+2,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    930226997067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass143,382 miles (+3,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,382 miles
    Test number
    808912822327
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger by front mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger by front of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass139,642 miles (+4,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    617853125600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger under driver seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass135,278 miles (+4,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,278 miles
    Test number
    859050558599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass130,507 miles (+4,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    470718492330
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass126,446 miles (+5,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    173318373947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass120,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    865989655548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,972 miles (+6,808)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    482464497466
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,164 miles (+5,645)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    619627414244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox weeping
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff weeping

  11. Pass108,519 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,519 miles
    Test number
    676428211168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass103,845 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    617612583940
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  13. Fail103,835 miles (+5,278)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,835 miles
    Test number
    691896196003
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  14. Pass98,557 miles (+6,228)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    969809085062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass92,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    115475594050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,329 miles (+6,592)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    809785494099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass85,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    268467983061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,736 miles (+5,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    165747383446
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass80,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    756731282096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,121 miles (+3,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    789249872051
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass76,593 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    205204141434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass74,274 miles (+2,428)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    671716120128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber dederiorated
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split but not effecting opperation
    • NotePropshaft bolts tight but not long enough to go through nylocks

  23. Pass71,846 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    214775009199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail71,839 miles (-584,828)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    471084709116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass656,667 miles (+597,277)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    656,667 miles
    Test number
    361322557336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,390 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    770188646326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,785 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    390168045312
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly obstructed by ladder

Questions about T195 TRE

Does T195 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T195 TRE is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T195 TRE?
The MOT on T195 TRE is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T195 TRE done?
T195 TRE was recorded at 148,646 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has T195 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T195 TRE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T195 TRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T195 TRE find?
T195 TRE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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