Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
T24 LDYMOT history
T24 LDY is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 171,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 171,373 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T24 LDY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T24 LDY was last recorded at 171,373 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Aug 2008: 60,554 miles, lower than 498,335 miles on 22 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,110 miles · 23 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,263 miles
- Average per year
- 6,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,373 miles
- 2025 – 169,110 miles
- 2024 – 165,945 miles
- 2023 – 164,975 miles
- 2022 – 161,426 miles
- 2021 – 155,680 miles
- 2020 – 150,384 miles
- 2019 – 142,023 miles
- 2018 – 134,010 miles
- 2017 – 130,976 miles
- 2016 – 123,929 miles
- 2015 – 116,029 miles
- 2014 – 109,331 miles
- 2013 – 100,048 miles
- 2012 – 89,279 miles
- 2011 – 79,927 miles
- 2010 – 68,685 miles
- 2009 – 63,065 miles
- 2008 – 60,554 miles
- 2007 – 498,335 miles
- 2006 – 46,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeavily modified recovery vehicle. Tested as presented.
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
- AdvisoryLow travel on park brake lever
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,373 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 171,373 miles
- Test number
- 264677571463
- AdvisoryHeavily modified recovery vehicle. Tested as presented.
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
- AdvisoryLow travel on park brake lever
Fail171,373 miles (+2,263)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,373 miles
- Test number
- 107328766695
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeavily modified recovery vehicle. Tested as presented.
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
- AdvisoryLow travel on park brake lever
Pass169,110 miles (+3,165)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 169,110 miles
- Test number
- 407968880422
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,945 miles (+970)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 165,945 miles
- Test number
- 839596394370
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints on rear prop have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass164,975 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 164,975 miles
- Test number
- 483577019392
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass161,426 miles (+151)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 161,426 miles
- Test number
- 723811906946
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
Fail161,275 miles (+5,595)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,275 miles
- Test number
- 743771722336
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
Pass155,680 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 155,680 miles
- Test number
- 425693927881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,671 miles (+5,287)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,671 miles
- Test number
- 143044770387
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass150,384 miles (+8,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 150,384 miles
- Test number
- 816779141325
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,023 miles (+8,013)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 142,023 miles
- Test number
- 375841984807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,010 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 134,010 miles
- Test number
- 120396116146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,976 miles
- Test number
- 251994481797
- AdvisoryO/s rear inner brake disc friction surface corroded
Fail130,976 miles (+7,047)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,976 miles
- Test number
- 448489741940
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s rear inner brake disc friction surface corroded
Pass123,929 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 123,929 miles
- Test number
- 581911568879
- AdvisoryFront axle support arm bushes weak
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel housing seals weak
Fail123,922 miles (+7,893)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,922 miles
- Test number
- 228803853487
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront axle support arm bushes weak
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel housing seals weak
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre low on tread
Pass116,029 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 116,029 miles
- Test number
- 729787260369
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s seat belts damaged
- AdvisoryO/s front tractor housing weeping
Fail116,029 miles (+6,698)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,029 miles
- Test number
- 473369429780
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s seat belts damaged
- AdvisoryO/s front tractor housing weeping
Fail109,331 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,331 miles
- Test number
- 896834254234
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass109,331 miles (+9,283)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,331 miles
- Test number
- 928024654202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,048 miles (+8)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 100,048 miles
- Test number
- 369097653235
- NoteEngine oil level on minimum.
- NoteFront axle radius arm bushes weak.
- NoteRear axle tie bar bushes weak.
- NoteSigns of movement in steering box drop arm joint
- NoteTractor housing seals weeping.
Fail100,040 miles (+10,761)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,040 miles
- Test number
- 449132853234
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteEngine oil level on minimum.
- NoteFront axle radius arm bushes weak.
- NoteRear axle tie bar bushes weak.
- NoteSigns of movement in steering box drop arm joint
- NoteTractor housing seals weeping.
Pass89,279 miles (+37)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 89,279 miles
- Test number
- 267944152277
- NoteSigns of play in steering box joint
Fail89,242 miles (+9,315)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 517521852262
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSigns of play in steering box joint
- NoteSigns of wear in steering damper.
Pass79,927 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,927 miles
- Test number
- 618390451241
- NoteN/s front radius arm shows evidence of tyre fouling.
- NoteRear chassis member starting to corrode
Fail79,927 miles (+11,242)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,927 miles
- Test number
- 946380751247
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteN/s front radius arm shows evidence of tyre fouling.
- NoteRear chassis member starting to corrode
Pass68,685 miles (+5,620)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 68,685 miles
- Test number
- 311565210259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,065 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,065 miles
- Test number
- 360198119291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,554 miles (-437,781)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 60,554 miles
- Test number
- 533508228244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass498,335 miles (+452,255)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 498,335 miles
- Test number
- 330892147166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,080 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 46,080 miles
- Test number
- 841898956033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,079 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,079 miles
- Test number
- 531186046071
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T24 LDY
- Does T24 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 LDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T24 LDY?
- The MOT on T24 LDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T24 LDY done?
- T24 LDY was recorded at 171,373 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
- Has T24 LDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T24 LDY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T24 LDY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T24 LDY find?
- T24 LDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: heavily modified recovery vehicle. tested as presented.; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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