Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T265 BRVMOT history
T265 BRV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 143,319 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T265 BRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T265 BRV was last recorded at 143,319 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Feb 2015: 130,513 miles, lower than 132,995 miles on 15 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,256 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,063 miles
- Average per year
- 6,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,319 miles
- 2025 – 142,256 miles
- 2024 – 138,598 miles
- 2023 – 135,479 miles
- 2022 – 133,985 miles
- 2021 – 132,811 miles
- 2019 – 132,170 miles
- 2018 – 131,804 miles
- 2017 – 131,588 miles
- 2016 – 131,308 miles
- 2015 – 130,513 miles
- 2013 – 132,995 miles
- 2012 – 128,883 miles
- 2011 – 127,842 miles
- 2010 – 125,378 miles
- 2009 – 121,344 miles
- 2008 – 118,151 miles
- 2007 – 112,408 miles
- 2006 – 10,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,319 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jet requires attention
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,319 miles (+1,063)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 143,319 miles
- Test number
- 335693985566
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jet requires attention
Pass142,256 miles (+3,658)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 142,256 miles
- Test number
- 264731160282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axel differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers require attention
Pass138,598 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 138,598 miles
- Test number
- 741604005900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jet is insecure
Fail138,598 miles (+3,119)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,598 miles
- Test number
- 258947862863
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer jet is insecure
Pass135,479 miles (+51)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 135,479 miles
- Test number
- 948207993807
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,428 miles (+1,443)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,428 miles
- Test number
- 220605797334
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush moved, hitting on other suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working All Side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,985 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 133,985 miles
- Test number
- 617090384549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,811 miles (+641)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 132,811 miles
- Test number
- 517383069732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,170 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,170 miles
- Test number
- 905458621947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,804 miles (+216)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 131,804 miles
- Test number
- 727939482823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,588 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 131,588 miles
- Test number
- 646226320528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,308 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 131,308 miles
- Test number
- 261639294442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,513 miles (-2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 130,513 miles
- Test number
- 685552755031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,995 miles (+4,112)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 132,995 miles
- Test number
- 139149413353
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking.
Pass128,883 miles (+1,041)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 128,883 miles
- Test number
- 337318902318
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,842 miles (+2,464)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 127,842 miles
- Test number
- 456892301378
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteNear side metal brake pipe slightly damaged
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass125,378 miles (+4,034)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 125,378 miles
- Test number
- 441240900301
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteConsiderable travle on hand brake lever.
- NoteN/s/f hub seal leaking.
Pass121,344 miles (+3,193)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 121,344 miles
- Test number
- 734278699184
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass118,151 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 118,151 miles
- Test number
- 123846808253
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering damper bush considerably worn.
Fail118,151 miles (+5,743)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,151 miles
- Test number
- 511943708208
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering damper bush considerably worn.
Pass112,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 112,408 miles
- Test number
- 822292477100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,406 miles (+101,452)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,406 miles
- Test number
- 403102377135
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass10,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 10,954 miles
- Test number
- 531317016144
- AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Questions about T265 BRV
- Does T265 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 BRV is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T265 BRV?
- The MOT on T265 BRV is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T265 BRV done?
- T265 BRV was recorded at 143,319 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
- Has T265 BRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T265 BRV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T265 BRV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T265 BRV find?
- T265 BRV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the tread, and 4 more.
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