Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T201 TNPMOT history
T201 TNP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,759 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T201 TNP
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T201 TNP was last recorded at 117,759 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,846 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,913 miles
- Average per year
- 3,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,759 miles
- 2024 – 115,846 miles
- 2023 – 114,006 miles
- 2022 – 111,725 miles
- 2021 – 109,620 miles
- 2020 – 105,590 miles
- 2019 – 102,476 miles
- 2018 – 100,921 miles
- 2017 – 98,711 miles
- 2016 – 95,956 miles
- 2015 – 92,925 miles
- 2014 – 89,383 miles
- 2013 – 83,447 miles
- 2012 – 80,972 miles
- 2011 – 78,307 miles
- 2010 – 75,379 miles
- 2009 – 74,641 miles
- 2008 – 67,334 miles
- 2006 – 59,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,759 miles
- MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear centre body mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,759 miles (+1,913)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,759 miles
- Test number
- 747083368789
- MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear centre body mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass115,846 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 115,846 miles
- Test number
- 205201909754
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail115,846 miles (+1,840)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,846 miles
- Test number
- 613622843223
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability Pan Hard Rod Bush Mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass114,006 miles (+2,281)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 114,006 miles
- Test number
- 492103979732
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Centre Body Mountings Both Sides Corroded
Pass111,725 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 111,725 miles
- Test number
- 521725338648
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,724 miles (+2,104)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,724 miles
- Test number
- 595219993495
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,620 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,620 miles
- Test number
- 417127798679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear , body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail109,617 miles (+4,027)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,617 miles
- Test number
- 303039924096
- MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFuel system component leaking regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear , body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass105,590 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 105,590 miles
- Test number
- 222019522959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,590 miles (+3,114)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,590 miles
- Test number
- 951399855446
- MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod, body mounted end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,476 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,476 miles
- Test number
- 442690984352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,921 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,921 miles
- Test number
- 424034261613
- AdvisoryAll tow bar removed rear chassis still corroded but not near a prescribed area
Fail100,921 miles (+2,210)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,921 miles
- Test number
- 279073001566
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass98,711 miles (+2,755)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 98,711 miles
- Test number
- 228941358390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,956 miles
- Test number
- 358887869192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail95,956 miles (+3,031)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,956 miles
- Test number
- 767304091438
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,925 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 92,925 miles
- Test number
- 109712565121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,383 miles (+3,694)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 89,383 miles
- Test number
- 266510364423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,689 miles (+2,242)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,689 miles
- Test number
- 926229254036
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass83,447 miles (+2,475)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,447 miles
- Test number
- 115039873456
- NoteCoil springs starting to corrode
- NoteOffside and nearside front shock absorber mountings starting to corrode
Pass80,972 miles (+2,665)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 80,972 miles
- Test number
- 705180532085
- NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus
Pass78,307 miles (+2,928)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 78,307 miles
- Test number
- 548545651018
- NoteOffside front seat belt slightly damaged and slightly slow to retract
- NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus
Pass75,379 miles (+738)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,379 miles
- Test number
- 702266840081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,641 miles (+7,307)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 74,641 miles
- Test number
- 403137229003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,334 miles (+7,861)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 67,334 miles
- Test number
- 531648708075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 59,473 miles
- Test number
- 561463656310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T201 TNP
- Does T201 TNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 TNP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T201 TNP?
- The MOT on T201 TNP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T201 TNP done?
- T201 TNP was recorded at 117,759 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,072 miles a year.
- Has T201 TNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T201 TNP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T201 TNP 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 T201 TNP find?
- T201 TNP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.
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