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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

T21 HYDMOT history

T21 HYD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 2015. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
40,696 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 HYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 HYD was last recorded at 40,696 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 5,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,068 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,628 miles
Average per year
2,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,696 miles
  • 2024 – 35,068 miles
  • 2023 – 32,780 miles
  • 2021 – 25,951 miles
  • 2020 – 25,818 miles
  • 2019 – 25,743 miles
  • 2018 – 25,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,696 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle into caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,696 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    224417686312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    229512217654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,068 miles (+2,288)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    119991646460
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel footbrake operation (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel joint leaking
  4. Pass32,780 miles (+4,130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    144804723966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak form both front swivel joint seals.
  5. Pass28,650 miles (+2,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    697377731464
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak form nearside front swivel joint seal.
  6. Pass25,951 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    273065672181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail25,925 miles (+14)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,925 miles
    Test number
    359041849672
    • 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail25,911 miles (+93)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    718393236703
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass25,818 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    491049850044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,743 miles (+716)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    437116765501
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  11. Pass25,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,027 miles
    Test number
    143796581561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,027 miles
    Test number
    850275295742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Questions about T21 HYD

Does T21 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 HYD expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 HYD?
The MOT on T21 HYD expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 HYD done?
T21 HYD was recorded at 40,696 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
Has T21 HYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 HYD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 HYD 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 HYD find?
T21 HYD passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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