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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T198 TBDMOT history

T198 TBD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,889 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 TBD was last recorded at 110,889 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,230 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,659 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,889 miles
  • 2025 – 109,230 miles
  • 2024 – 105,618 miles
  • 2023 – 99,092 miles
  • 2022 – 94,313 miles
  • 2021 – 91,399 miles
  • 2020 – 89,991 miles
  • 2019 – 86,263 miles
  • 2018 – 79,494 miles
  • 2017 – 62,847 miles
  • 2016 – 62,461 miles
  • 2015 – 61,215 miles
  • 2014 – 59,759 miles
  • 2013 – 57,446 miles
  • 2012 – 55,647 miles
  • 2011 – 53,309 miles
  • 2010 – 51,282 miles
  • 2009 – 48,476 miles
  • 2008 – 46,011 miles
  • 2007 – 42,245 miles
  • 2006 – 38,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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.

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,889 miles
    Test number
    960897892864
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail110,889 miles (+1,659)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,889 miles
    Test number
    795637910326
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass109,230 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,230 miles
    Test number
    752079102122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,618 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    896025045849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,092 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    603692017592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tie rod mount corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump making a noise.

  6. Pass94,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    751516566581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,313 miles (+2,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    808764260137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle fouling fuel tank. PRS (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass91,399 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,399 miles
    Test number
    146378795505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle in need of a full brake service.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper switch is faulty. Intermittent.

  9. Pass89,991 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    976927156998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,263 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,263 miles
    Test number
    202494093410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,771 miles (+6,277)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    298523766165
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users and other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering drop arm as marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,494 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    255771828164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radius arm mount area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass73,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    615694354379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal

  14. Fail73,696 miles (+10,849)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    483066106899
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing centre joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , several places both inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal

  15. Pass62,847 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    309793239775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,461 miles (+1,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    445957228523
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TURRETS RUSTING
    • AdvisoryFRONT BUMPER RUSTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass61,215 miles (+1,456)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    298137005175
    • NoteFront bumper rusting
    • NoteOffside front shocker turret rusting
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rusting

  18. Pass59,759 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    316447004153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,446 miles (+1,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    115793203153
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear crossmember rusting

  20. Pass55,647 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    956288502162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,309 miles (+2,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    617755701111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass51,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    380609200178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail51,282 miles (+2,806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    712719000144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass48,476 miles (+2,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    392376709187
    • NoteCorrosion on rear chassis

  25. Pass46,011 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    712675208156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,245 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    822197007170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    632320816186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,623 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    233030616491
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T198 TBD

Does T198 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T198 TBD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T198 TBD?
The MOT on T198 TBD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T198 TBD done?
T198 TBD was recorded at 110,889 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has T198 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 TBD has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T198 TBD 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 T198 TBD find?
T198 TBD passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: towball/hitch not fitted at time of test.

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