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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T265 TBDMOT history

T265 TBD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,366 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 TBD
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 TBD was last recorded at 60,366 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 20,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,006 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
20,360 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,366 miles
  • 2023 – 40,006 miles
  • 2021 – 36,499 miles
  • 2020 – 35,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,366 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 filter has a slight leak (part no ERR3440)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    215639209232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,345 km (+9,702)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,345 km
    Test number
    263643624998
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,643 km (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,643 km
    Test number
    442732366687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass46,380 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,380 km
    Test number
    558821989098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,380 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,380 km
    Test number
    928879161485
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass40,006 miles (+3,507)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    548858589585
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some led fto (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass36,499 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    602768187166
    • AdvisoryOil filter has a slight leak (part no ERR3440)

  8. Fail36,468 miles (+612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    370885369070
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working Holder corroded away (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil filter has a slight leak (part no ERR3440)

  9. Pass35,856 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    557375562090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,826 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    331056937814
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,614 km (+482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,614 km
    Test number
    151298370105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,132 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,132 km
    Test number
    965604295387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T265 TBD

Does T265 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 TBD is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 TBD?
The MOT on T265 TBD is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 TBD done?
T265 TBD was recorded at 60,366 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has T265 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 TBD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T265 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 T265 TBD find?
T265 TBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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