Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
T20 FHYMOT history
T20 FHY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,178 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 FHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 FHY was last recorded at 125,178 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,808 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,370 miles
- Average per year
- 5,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,178 miles
- 2024 – 123,808 miles
- 2023 – 118,143 miles
- 2022 – 108,884 miles
- 2021 – 108,349 miles
- 2020 – 106,578 miles
- 2019 – 102,570 miles
- 2018 – 94,754 miles
- 2017 – 86,914 miles
- 2016 – 81,013 miles
- 2015 – 73,586 miles
- 2014 – 67,024 miles
- 2013 – 60,070 miles
- 2012 – 52,104 miles
- 2011 – 47,324 miles
- 2010 – 39,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,178 miles
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Registration plate missing
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,178 miles (+1,370)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,178 miles
- Test number
- 358987585394
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass123,808 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 123,808 miles
- Test number
- 572675704249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,791 miles (+5,648)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,791 miles
- Test number
- 790987212715
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass118,143 miles (+93)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 118,143 miles
- Test number
- 340655227585
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,050 miles (+9,166)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,050 miles
- Test number
- 231911205512
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass108,884 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,884 miles
- Test number
- 386674776448
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail108,884 miles (+535)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,884 miles
- Test number
- 966626163634
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,349 miles (+1,771)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,349 miles
- Test number
- 642143246169
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion To Panels Around Windscreen
- AdvisoryCorrosion To Rear Body Panels
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass106,578 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 106,578 miles
- Test number
- 243241644639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,578 miles (+4,008)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,578 miles
- Test number
- 764503422245
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,570 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,570 miles
- Test number
- 293587423373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,568 miles (+7,814)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,568 miles
- Test number
- 318291682721
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass94,754 miles (+7,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 94,754 miles
- Test number
- 441475235421
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass86,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,914 miles
- Test number
- 481908377023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,914 miles (+5,901)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,914 miles
- Test number
- 477136286501
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 81,013 miles
- Test number
- 842031996903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,013 miles (+7,427)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,013 miles
- Test number
- 569812526240
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass73,586 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 73,586 miles
- Test number
- 344608685112
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,584 miles (+6,560)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,584 miles
- Test number
- 459931253797
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,024 miles (+6,954)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 67,024 miles
- Test number
- 878314474255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,070 miles (+7,966)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 60,070 miles
- Test number
- 137048763223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,104 miles (+4,780)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,104 miles
- Test number
- 348685972419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,324 miles (+8,192)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,324 miles
- Test number
- 987038441222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,132 miles
- Test number
- 132537870239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T20 FHY
- Does T20 FHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 FHY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T20 FHY?
- The MOT on T20 FHY is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T20 FHY done?
- T20 FHY was recorded at 125,178 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
- Has T20 FHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 FHY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T20 FHY 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 T20 FHY find?
- T20 FHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.
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