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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T270 APOMOT history

T270 APO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,895 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 APO was last recorded at 170,895 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,725 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
3,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,895 miles
  • 2025 – 168,725 miles
  • 2023 – 165,691 miles
  • 2022 – 162,203 miles
  • 2021 – 158,514 miles
  • 2020 – 155,531 miles
  • 2019 – 150,230 miles
  • 2018 – 144,920 miles
  • 2017 – 139,481 miles
  • 2016 – 133,493 miles
  • 2014 – 127,211 miles
  • 2013 – 123,416 miles
  • 2012 – 119,967 miles
  • 2011 – 116,765 miles
  • 2010 – 113,403 miles
  • 2009 – 107,453 miles
  • 2008 – 103,932 miles
  • 2007 – 100,564 miles
  • 2006 – 94,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,895 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in off side rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,895 miles (+2,170)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,895 miles
    Test number
    509165777429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,725 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,725 miles
    Test number
    330698083260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,720 miles (+3,029)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,720 miles
    Test number
    926266033423
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,691 miles (+3,488)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,691 miles
    Test number
    750077917957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed bnoth (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass162,203 miles (+3,689)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,203 miles
    Test number
    530703047737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass158,514 miles (+2,983)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,514 miles
    Test number
    573972176427
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass155,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,531 miles
    Test number
    314186553905
    • AdvisoryChip to screen (outside zone A

  8. Fail155,531 miles (+21)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,531 miles
    Test number
    670226772474
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip to screen (outside zone A

  9. Fail155,510 miles (+5,280)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,510 miles
    Test number
    749451028523
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken and showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear chassis rail badly rusted through on at least 3 sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side of rear lower crossmember area rusted through
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome vertical play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has some damage

  10. Pass150,230 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,230 miles
    Test number
    740637910423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,920 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    942494932868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,481 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    815104359952
    • AdvisoryNear side front metal brake pipe rusting near hose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome vertical play at both front wheels
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  13. Fail139,481 miles (+5,988)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    744495781621
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSeat belt retracting mechanism defective off side front buckle behind seat (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNear side front metal brake pipe rusting near hose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome vertical play at both front wheels
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  14. Pass133,493 miles (+6,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,493 miles
    Test number
    822945105181
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings and off side rear wheel bearing

  15. Pass127,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    325845444368
    • NoteVertical play at off side and near side front wheels

  16. Fail127,207 miles (+3,791)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    536005744314
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • NoteFront to rear, and off side rear metal brake pipes rusting
    • NoteOff side rear wing to chassis bracket broken off and wing loose
    • NoteVertical play at off side and near side front wheels

  17. Pass123,416 miles (+3,449)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,416 miles
    Test number
    978070153354
    • NoteSeveral metal brake pipes rusting in places
    • NoteSome play in wheel bearings
    • NoteSteeering damper bush worn

  18. Pass119,967 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    706342492243
    • NoteSteering damper off side bush badly worn
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  19. Fail119,948 miles (+3,183)8 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,948 miles
    Test number
    569389082293
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner edge bald
    • NoteSome play in near side rear track rod end
    • NoteSteering damper off side bush badly worn
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  20. Pass116,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    296607151203
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail116,765 miles (+3,362)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    509697151265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass113,403 miles (+5,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,403 miles
    Test number
    382695610491
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes rusting

  23. Pass107,453 miles (+3,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    132679579403
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  24. Pass103,932 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    191777368449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,564 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    293973017153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    841849476043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T270 APO

Does T270 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T270 APO is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T270 APO?
The MOT on T270 APO is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T270 APO done?
T270 APO was recorded at 170,895 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,804 miles a year.
Has T270 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 APO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T270 APO 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 T270 APO find?
T270 APO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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