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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,400 cc

T271 TBDMOT history

T271 TBD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 148,596 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,596 km
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,526 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 TBD was last recorded at 148,596 km on 28 Jan 2026, 326 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,270 km · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
326 km
Average per year
7,526 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,596 km
  • 2025 – 131,249 km
  • 2024 – 121,202 km
  • 2023 – 120,612 km
  • 2021 – 110,359 km
  • 2020 – 99,969 km
  • 2019 – 97,844 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,596 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
  • AdvisoryCooling fan securityRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryService brake effort only just metRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,596 km (+326)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,596 km
    Test number
    704010333922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryCooling fan security
    • AdvisoryService brake effort only just met

  2. Fail148,270 km (+17,021)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,270 km
    Test number
    528097410985
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan security
    • AdvisoryService brake effort only just met

  3. Pass131,249 km (+10,047)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,249 km
    Test number
    690455947359
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hockey stick to axle bushes condition

  4. Pass121,202 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,202 km
    Test number
    954951539309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,104 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    418117034016
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle cross arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,612 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,612 km
    Test number
    408992699893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail120,611 km (+10,252)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,611 km
    Test number
    931215383065
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass110,359 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,359 km
    Test number
    272721354272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle tie bar bush worn o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/f swivel hub slight leak

  9. Fail110,357 km (+10,388)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,357 km
    Test number
    543284642701
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle tie bar bush worn o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/f swivel hub slight leak

  10. Pass99,969 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,969 km
    Test number
    101916008578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,969 km (+2,125)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,969 km
    Test number
    332580290129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass97,844 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,844 km
    Test number
    881515269025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 TBD

Does T271 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 TBD is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 TBD?
The MOT on T271 TBD is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 TBD done?
T271 TBD was recorded at 148,596 km at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,526 km a year.
Has T271 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 TBD has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T271 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 T271 TBD find?
T271 TBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle pipe, and 4 more.

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