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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T265 DRPMOT history

T265 DRP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,175 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 DRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 DRP was last recorded at 116,175 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2008: 81,455 miles, lower than 768,467 miles on 14 Feb 2007.

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
115,660 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,175 miles
  • 2025 – 115,660 miles
  • 2024 – 115,537 miles
  • 2023 – 115,404 miles
  • 2022 – 114,918 miles
  • 2021 – 114,768 miles
  • 2020 – 114,556 miles
  • 2019 – 112,803 miles
  • 2018 – 110,462 miles
  • 2017 – 108,350 miles
  • 2016 – 105,917 miles
  • 2015 – 103,310 miles
  • 2014 – 101,259 miles
  • 2013 – 98,881 miles
  • 2012 – 96,087 miles
  • 2011 – 93,593 miles
  • 2010 – 90,526 miles
  • 2009 – 86,182 miles
  • 2008 – 81,455 miles
  • 2007 – 768,467 miles
  • 2006 – 71,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,175 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,175 miles (+515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    720727752366
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,660 miles (+123)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    707415157665
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in undersea (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,537 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    828773941977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,404 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,404 miles
    Test number
    364963109463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    525422575803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,917 miles (+149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    312541400527
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,768 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    742757472326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,556 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    927464524652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,803 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    298564351531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail112,803 miles (+2,341)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    490021921844
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,462 miles (+2,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,462 miles
    Test number
    757228940260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Pass108,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    594452183339
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust centre rubber hanger/mounting is split and not holding the exhaust

  13. Fail108,350 miles (+2,433)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    848709685973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust centre rubber hanger/mounting is split and not holding the exhaust

  14. Pass105,917 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,917 miles
    Test number
    252209148872
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass103,310 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    176916235473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass101,259 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    167277134473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass98,881 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    298690353052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe r/o/s tyre is starting to crack on inside edge
    • NoteThe rear number plate is in poor condition

  18. Fail98,881 miles (+2,794)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    575820253018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe r/o/s tyre is starting to crack on inside edge
    • NoteThe rear number plate is in poor condition

  19. Pass96,087 miles (+2,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    648620642019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass93,593 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    265875441068
    • AdvisoryCentre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass90,526 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    813750440006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,182 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    653288649025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,455 miles (-687,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    820139348008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass768,467 miles (+696,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    768,467 miles
    Test number
    652105047055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,558 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    100943256411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,557 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    800462556042
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T265 DRP

Does T265 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 DRP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 DRP?
The MOT on T265 DRP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 DRP done?
T265 DRP was recorded at 116,175 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has T265 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 DRP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T265 DRP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T265 DRP find?
T265 DRP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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