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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T240 TWXMOT history

T240 TWX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,759 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 TWX was last recorded at 79,759 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2009: 56,338 miles, lower than 65,353 miles on 16 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,097 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
1,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,759 miles
  • 2024 – 79,097 miles
  • 2023 – 78,779 miles
  • 2022 – 77,755 miles
  • 2021 – 76,336 miles
  • 2020 – 75,051 miles
  • 2019 – 74,613 miles
  • 2018 – 74,572 miles
  • 2017 – 74,118 miles
  • 2016 – 73,909 miles
  • 2015 – 73,436 miles
  • 2014 – 72,480 miles
  • 2013 – 71,990 miles
  • 2012 – 70,988 miles
  • 2011 – 69,557 miles
  • 2010 – 68,073 miles
  • 2009 – 56,338 miles
  • 2008 – 65,353 miles
  • 2007 – 62,679 miles
  • 2006 – 58,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,759 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective and exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s hub seals slight seepageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front n/s and o/s slight seepage of hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,759 miles (+662)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    517283410988
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective and exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s hub seals slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,097 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    960565309074
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s slight seepage of hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. Fail79,091 miles (+312)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    641521474538
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (fuel filter area) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s slight seepage of hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass78,779 miles (+1,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    271673117773
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s hub seals slight seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,755 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    603834594208
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,745 miles (+1,409)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    509348489071
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,336 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,336 miles
    Test number
    764037411252
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail76,325 miles (+1,274)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    774565471116
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (bush/bolt) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass75,051 miles (+438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    195665060116
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,613 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    859000287290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,572 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    712311208542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,118 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    594964676198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Fail74,107 miles (+198)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,107 miles
    Test number
    997336922561
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden rear shock absorbers (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded x-member (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirements

  14. Pass73,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    212505065912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail73,909 miles (+473)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    271633199939
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    111870286019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,436 miles (+956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    510899155645
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)

  18. Pass72,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    339293904424
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail72,480 miles (+490)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    346313604219
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass71,990 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    536240613224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,988 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    345454012424
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass70,988 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    526294412225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,557 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,557 miles
    Test number
    389968901285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    393041920498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,073 miles (+11,735)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    771951820222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass56,338 miles (-9,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    634257479151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,353 miles (+2,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,353 miles
    Test number
    633307408147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  28. Pass62,679 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    882259767169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    753801986175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T240 TWX

Does T240 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T240 TWX is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T240 TWX?
The MOT on T240 TWX is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T240 TWX done?
T240 TWX was recorded at 79,759 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 1,079 miles a year.
Has T240 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 TWX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T240 TWX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T240 TWX find?
T240 TWX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded x 4; exhaust mounting defective and exhaust deteriorated; front n/s and o/s hub seals slight seepage, and 3 more.

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