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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T24 ARBMOT history

T24 ARB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 253,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
253,499 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 ARB was last recorded at 253,499 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2010: 103,964 miles, lower than 951,790 miles on 27 Jan 2009.
  • 25 Jan 2011: 11,456 miles, lower than 114,552 miles on 24 Jan 2011.

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
252,392 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
9,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,499 miles
  • 2025 – 252,392 miles
  • 2024 – 249,052 miles
  • 2023 – 244,051 miles
  • 2022 – 235,206 miles
  • 2021 – 224,508 miles
  • 2020 – 214,203 miles
  • 2019 – 204,998 miles
  • 2018 – 196,820 miles
  • 2017 – 187,104 miles
  • 2016 – 175,499 miles
  • 2015 – 167,338 miles
  • 2014 – 153,606 miles
  • 2013 – 138,859 miles
  • 2012 – 125,909 miles
  • 2011 – 11,456 miles
  • 2010 – 103,964 miles
  • 2009 – 951,790 miles
  • 2008 – 85,828 miles
  • 2007 – 72,289 miles
  • 2005 – 62,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,499 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass253,499 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    253,499 miles
    Test number
    439342996182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass252,392 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    252,392 miles
    Test number
    370222702067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass249,052 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    249,052 miles
    Test number
    923265967001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass244,051 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    244,051 miles
    Test number
    660210522790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass235,206 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    235,206 miles
    Test number
    484320938722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass224,508 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,508 miles
    Test number
    912837248639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass214,203 miles (+9,205)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    214,203 miles
    Test number
    701665311033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass204,998 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    204,998 miles
    Test number
    784054882471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass196,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    196,820 miles
    Test number
    560058329750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail196,820 miles (+26)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,820 miles
    Test number
    992769928012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail196,794 miles (+9,690)8 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,794 miles
    Test number
    353225072315
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower a pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test lower seat base
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion lower a pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and transmission
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre perished

  12. Pass187,104 miles (+11,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    187,104 miles
    Test number
    287118851740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass175,499 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    175,499 miles
    Test number
    203823600642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,486 miles (+8,148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,486 miles
    Test number
    860771919198
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  15. Pass167,338 miles (+13,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    167,338 miles
    Test number
    505808005012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass153,606 miles (+14,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,606 miles
    Test number
    575726334035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass138,859 miles (+12,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,859 miles
    Test number
    156721133090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass125,909 miles (+114,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,909 miles
    Test number
    535000332014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,456 miles (-103,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,456 miles
    Test number
    376965521080
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail114,552 miles (+10,588)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,552 miles
    Test number
    548484221086
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    341743910062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail103,964 miles (-847,826)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    862833810016
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass951,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    951,790 miles
    Test number
    592717429022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail951,790 miles (+865,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    951,790 miles
    Test number
    752014029095
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass85,828 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    624604518033
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail85,814 miles (+13,525)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    381359108093
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass72,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    140134807086
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Fail72,289 miles (+9,986)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    743953407013
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass62,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    212702565370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  30. Fail62,303 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    860662365314
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

Questions about T24 ARB

Does T24 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 ARB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 ARB?
The MOT on T24 ARB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 ARB done?
T24 ARB was recorded at 253,499 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,490 miles a year.
Has T24 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 ARB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T24 ARB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T24 ARB find?
T24 ARB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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