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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T21 FLPMOT history

T21 FLP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 FLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 FLP was last recorded at 115,062 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,231 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,062 miles
  • 2025 – 114,231 miles
  • 2024 – 113,487 miles
  • 2023 – 112,191 miles
  • 2022 – 110,250 miles
  • 2021 – 109,172 miles
  • 2019 – 106,009 miles
  • 2018 – 102,996 miles
  • 2017 – 100,404 miles
  • 2016 – 97,466 miles
  • 2015 – 95,709 miles
  • 2014 – 91,148 miles
  • 2013 – 84,897 miles
  • 2012 – 75,370 miles
  • 2011 – 64,861 miles
  • 2010 – 54,433 miles
  • 2009 – 51,901 miles
  • 2008 – 49,571 miles
  • 2007 – 43,557 miles
  • 2006 – 33,078 miles
  • 2005 – 24,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap hinge position corroded and insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,062 miles
    Test number
    874954707427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap hinge position corroded and insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. Fail115,062 miles (+831)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,062 miles
    Test number
    165374882329
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap hinge position corroded and insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. Pass114,231 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,231 miles
    Test number
    461973287731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,487 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,487 miles
    Test number
    769809127526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,191 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,191 miles
    Test number
    121096538935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,596 miles (+1,346)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,596 miles
    Test number
    763405135655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded cap seal poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    471511926192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail110,250 miles (+1,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    276510474860
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass109,172 miles (+3,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,172 miles
    Test number
    752056817667
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass106,009 miles (+3,013)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    990609282885
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass102,996 miles (+2,592)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,996 miles
    Test number
    740215606157
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass100,404 miles (+2,938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,404 miles
    Test number
    829568279165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryWashers poor
  13. Pass97,466 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    367945593681
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal poor
  14. Fail97,417 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    570281877359
    • DangerousBrake vacuum build up too slow in/op (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hinge worn (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFoot brake effort low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal in poor condition
  15. Pass95,709 miles (+4,561)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    347962005493
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
  16. Pass91,148 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    445064704288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail91,121 miles (+6,224)2 failures1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    266639394110
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Pass84,897 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    278730713255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip n/s head light
    • NoteWash/wipe poor
  19. Fail84,897 miles (+9,527)2 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    946570913271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip n/s head light
    • NoteWash/wipe poor
  20. Pass75,370 miles (+10,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    107443692150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass64,861 miles (+10,428)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    167786291197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,433 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,433 miles
    Test number
    572840200259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    242674069235
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass51,901 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    274564169204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,571 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    593092568212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,557 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,557 miles
    Test number
    393353167248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,078 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,078 miles
    Test number
    374377456240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,025 miles
    Test number
    413499455213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 FLP

Does T21 FLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 FLP is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 FLP?
The MOT on T21 FLP 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 T21 FLP done?
T21 FLP was recorded at 115,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has T21 FLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 FLP has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 FLP 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 T21 FLP find?
T21 FLP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap hinge position corroded and insecure.

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