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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T26 TSWMOT history

T26 TSW is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
91,935 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TSW was last recorded at 91,935 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 1,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2014: 64,172 miles, lower than 81,078 miles on 22 Aug 2011.
  • 12 Aug 2021: 85,184 miles, lower than 85,700 miles on 13 Aug 2020.

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
90,160 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,775 miles
Average per year
2,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,935 miles
  • 2022 – 90,160 miles
  • 2021 – 85,256 miles
  • 2020 – 85,700 miles
  • 2019 – 83,450 miles
  • 2018 – 81,116 miles
  • 2017 – 80,342 miles
  • 2014 – 64,262 miles
  • 2011 – 81,078 miles
  • 2010 – 76,939 miles
  • 2009 – 71,419 miles
  • 2008 – 61,932 miles
  • 2007 – 55,145 miles
  • 2006 – 47,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,935 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.

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,935 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    187901191700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,160 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    701667531268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,256 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    809987041048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,184 miles (-516)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    769056336117
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass85,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,700 miles
    Test number
    102122563127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,700 miles (+2,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,700 miles
    Test number
    598332136150
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass83,450 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    426530197397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,116 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    208821949249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,342 miles (+16,080)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    263631289668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,262 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    387945324430
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail64,172 miles (-16,906)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    619227314229
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass81,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    875194731287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail81,078 miles (+4,139)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    759060331248
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass76,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    334060430465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,939 miles (+5,520)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    851098120204
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass71,419 miles (+9,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    191827629221
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass61,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    742098788012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,932 miles (+6,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    553138188051
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass55,145 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    103775847466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    640954746061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 TSW

Does T26 TSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 TSW expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 TSW?
The MOT on T26 TSW expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 TSW done?
T26 TSW was recorded at 91,935 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 2,277 miles a year.
Has T26 TSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TSW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T26 TSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T26 TSW find?
T26 TSW passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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