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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,600 cc

T261 GBTMOT history

T261 GBT is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,600 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 GBT was last recorded at 86,600 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 10,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2024: 66,564 miles, lower than 209,417 miles on 12 Nov 2021.

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
76,066 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,600 miles
  • 2025 – 76,066 miles
  • 2024 – 66,564 miles
  • 2021 – 209,417 miles
  • 2020 – 198,713 miles
  • 2019 – 186,017 miles
  • 2018 – 171,891 miles
  • 2017 – 158,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,600 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 engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,600 miles (+10,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    143543048310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,066 miles (+9,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    368139930749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass66,564 miles (-142,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    692620581100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle is cover in underseal
  4. Pass209,417 miles (+671)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,417 miles
    Test number
    586614626332
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail208,746 miles (+10,033)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,746 miles
    Test number
    994322350508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass198,713 miles (+12,696)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,713 miles
    Test number
    249017310634
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass186,017 miles (+14,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,017 miles
    Test number
    665449023780
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass171,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    171,891 miles
    Test number
    101397294303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,891 miles (+38)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,891 miles
    Test number
    666560409495
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail171,853 miles (+13,790)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,853 miles
    Test number
    401773886073
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass158,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,063 miles
    Test number
    751424297924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driveshaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass15,069 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,069 km
    Test number
    474834617972
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

Questions about T261 GBT

Does T261 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 GBT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T261 GBT?
The MOT on T261 GBT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 GBT done?
T261 GBT was recorded at 86,600 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
Has T261 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 GBT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T261 GBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T261 GBT find?
T261 GBT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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