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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T253 TBDMOT history

T253 TBD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 114,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,778 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 TBD was last recorded at 114,778 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,114 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,778 miles
  • 2024 – 114,114 miles
  • 2023 – 112,853 miles
  • 2022 – 110,532 miles
  • 2021 – 107,886 miles
  • 2020 – 105,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,778 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,778 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    789732286165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,114 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    191443606178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,853 miles (+2,321)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    228725795553
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor is quite rusty above front out rigger
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels are weeping grease
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims are on the lower limits

  4. Pass110,532 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    242591316186
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has slight travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle and front inner wheel arches

  5. Pass107,886 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    777631633052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,030 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    475446453974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,025 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    598705633882
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,229 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,229 km
    Test number
    798915360972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,229 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,229 km
    Test number
    194866892706
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about T253 TBD

Does T253 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 TBD is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T253 TBD?
The MOT on T253 TBD is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 TBD done?
T253 TBD was recorded at 114,778 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has T253 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 TBD has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T253 TBD 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 T253 TBD find?
T253 TBD passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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