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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T272 DRPMOT history

T272 DRP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 191,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
191,287 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 DRP was last recorded at 191,287 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,621 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,287 miles
  • 2023 – 190,621 miles
  • 2022 – 190,046 miles
  • 2021 – 188,695 miles
  • 2020 – 187,005 miles
  • 2019 – 185,372 miles
  • 2018 – 183,329 miles
  • 2017 – 180,501 miles
  • 2016 – 176,790 miles
  • 2015 – 170,718 miles
  • 2014 – 166,528 miles
  • 2013 – 163,670 miles
  • 2012 – 157,568 miles
  • 2011 – 151,335 miles
  • 2010 – 146,202 miles
  • 2009 – 140,060 miles
  • 2008 – 135,305 miles
  • 2007 – 129,702 miles
  • 2006 – 108,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,287 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp switch faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,287 miles (+666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,287 miles
    Test number
    495379957356
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  2. Pass190,621 miles (+575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,621 miles
    Test number
    277642605436
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering arm damper bush has slight play

  3. Pass190,046 miles (+1,351)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,046 miles
    Test number
    877302427662
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass188,695 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,695 miles
    Test number
    112831982234
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o\s\r tyre has screw or nail in it.

  5. Pass187,005 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,005 miles
    Test number
    490969237229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,372 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,372 miles
    Test number
    305492423169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,329 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,329 miles
    Test number
    641803744304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,501 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,501 miles
    Test number
    133414775388
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  9. Pass176,790 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,790 miles
    Test number
    717270687205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail176,661 miles (+5,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,661 miles
    Test number
    463906790587
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

  11. Pass170,718 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    170,718 miles
    Test number
    235838344523
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail170,620 miles (+4,092)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,620 miles
    Test number
    517763574070
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass166,528 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    166,528 miles
    Test number
    539872504386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,507 miles (+2,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,507 miles
    Test number
    858461504306
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass163,670 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,670 miles
    Test number
    856844023338
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail163,608 miles (+6,040)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,608 miles
    Test number
    826772223391
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass157,568 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    607881912312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail157,567 miles (+6,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,567 miles
    Test number
    516636102330
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass151,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,335 miles
    Test number
    807072221382
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail151,335 miles (+5,133)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,335 miles
    Test number
    686611821315
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass146,202 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    146,202 miles
    Test number
    274169000317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,773 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    144,773 miles
    Test number
    570328230114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail144,773 miles (+4,713)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,773 miles
    Test number
    900187630141
    • DangerousBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass140,060 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    140,060 miles
    Test number
    923386639113
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front seatbelt cover missing
    • NoteSteering noisey operation

  25. Fail140,060 miles (+4,755)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,060 miles
    Test number
    753746139122
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front seatbelt cover missing
    • NoteSteering noisey operation

  26. Pass135,305 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    212373381738
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filterwire broken

  27. Fail135,305 miles (+5,603)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    771439428180
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter wire broken

  28. Pass129,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    129,702 miles
    Test number
    543449407143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail129,702 miles (+20,714)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,702 miles
    Test number
    820776807108
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn.

  30. Pass108,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    822369806114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T272 DRP

Does T272 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T272 DRP expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T272 DRP?
The MOT on T272 DRP expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T272 DRP done?
T272 DRP was recorded at 191,287 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has T272 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 DRP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T272 DRP 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 T272 DRP find?
T272 DRP passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides; front wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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