Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T218 TNPMOT history
T218 TNP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 188,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 188,449 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T218 TNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T218 TNP was last recorded at 188,449 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,254 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,195 miles
- Average per year
- 3,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,449 miles
- 2025 – 183,254 miles
- 2023 – 177,897 miles
- 2022 – 168,860 miles
- 2021 – 156,366 miles
- 2019 – 143,000 miles
- 2008 – 131,930 miles
- 2007 – 123,943 miles
- 2006 – 116,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,449 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,449 miles (+5,195)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 188,449 miles
- Test number
- 780584985808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,254 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 183,254 miles
- Test number
- 771014458809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail183,253 miles (+5,356)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,253 miles
- Test number
- 126592769113
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,897 miles (+9,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 177,897 miles
- Test number
- 349856985047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,860 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 168,860 miles
- Test number
- 254478669252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail168,860 miles (+12,494)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,860 miles
- Test number
- 763572111469
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,366 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,366 miles
- Test number
- 689491421657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail156,366 miles (+13,366)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,366 miles
- Test number
- 652601934976
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass143,000 miles (+11,070)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,000 miles
- Test number
- 861953645067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,930 miles (+7,987)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 131,930 miles
- Test number
- 402981868071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,943 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 123,943 miles
- Test number
- 443722667010
- AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass116,472 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 116,472 miles
- Test number
- 460647966088
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight damage to o/s rear tyre outer wall
Questions about T218 TNP
- Does T218 TNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 TNP is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T218 TNP?
- The MOT on T218 TNP is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T218 TNP done?
- T218 TNP was recorded at 188,449 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
- Has T218 TNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T218 TNP has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T218 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 T218 TNP find?
- T218 TNP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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