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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T203 TREMOT history

T203 TRE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 88,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
88,111 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 TRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 TRE was last recorded at 88,111 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,181 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
930 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,111 miles
  • 2022 – 84,021 miles
  • 2021 – 81,378 miles
  • 2020 – 77,836 miles
  • 2019 – 71,016 miles
  • 2018 – 70,625 miles
  • 2017 – 69,504 miles
  • 2016 – 68,189 miles
  • 2015 – 66,875 miles
  • 2014 – 65,162 miles
  • 2013 – 62,260 miles
  • 2012 – 60,059 miles
  • 2011 – 57,899 miles
  • 2010 – 53,102 miles
  • 2009 – 46,090 miles
  • 2008 – 37,618 miles
  • 2007 – 34,959 miles
  • 2006 – 34,914 miles
  • 2005 – 33,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • All of chassis covered in excessive amount of underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All suspension and steering components covered in excessive amount of underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All underside of body covered in excessive amount of underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,111 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    396047111998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,181 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    667528191500
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryAll underside of body covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail87,180 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    988591236894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Fuel hose damaged Fuel filler pipe corroded to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering components covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryAll underside of body covered in excessive amount of underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail87,172 miles (+3,151)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    777822900969
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DIP BEAM COMES ON WITH SIDE LAMPS (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED MAKING FULL EXAMINATION DIFFICULT

  5. Pass84,021 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    468229907243
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass81,378 miles (+3,542)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    661349616464
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot torn (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass77,836 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    348759641032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,016 miles (+391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,016 miles
    Test number
    340779894838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion but not excessive

  9. Pass70,625 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    296662772283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder sided of vehicle has corrosion but not seriously weakened

  10. Fail70,625 miles (+1,121)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    530913260151
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder sided of vehicle has corrosion but not seriously weakened

  11. Pass69,504 miles (+1,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    351467665096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s of rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass68,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    681237419519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  13. Fail68,189 miles (+1,314)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    731559626019
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  14. Pass66,875 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    278861325152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,874 miles (+1,712)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    475340825143
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  16. Pass65,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    269332824494
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  17. Fail65,162 miles (+2,902)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    367282824112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  18. Pass62,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    328733323161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail62,260 miles (+2,201)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    225003723132
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail60,059 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    147771522123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass60,059 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    878471922116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass57,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    386318611122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,899 miles (+4,797)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    405397611172
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear axel brake pipes rusty

  24. Pass53,102 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    604166020184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,100 miles (+882)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    174950720160
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass52,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    164903610097
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail52,218 miles (+6,128)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    482003810093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass46,090 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    453338629027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,618 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    202225608085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,959 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    104462727027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,914 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    434030556404
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  32. Pass33,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    352177585489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T203 TRE

Does T203 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T203 TRE expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T203 TRE?
The MOT on T203 TRE expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T203 TRE done?
T203 TRE was recorded at 88,111 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has T203 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 TRE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T203 TRE 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 T203 TRE find?
T203 TRE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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