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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T273 AOHMOT history

T273 AOH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
119,995 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 AOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 AOH was last recorded at 119,995 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,994 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,995 miles
  • 2021 – 118,117 miles
  • 2019 – 112,550 miles
  • 2018 – 110,615 miles
  • 2017 – 107,370 miles
  • 2016 – 104,621 miles
  • 2015 – 103,055 miles
  • 2010 – 98,380 miles
  • 2008 – 91,883 miles
  • 2007 – 84,562 miles
  • 2006 – 76,274 miles
  • 2005 – 67,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,995 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,995 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    689164389594
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  2. Fail119,994 miles (+1,877)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    609157116000
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  3. Pass118,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    464152870869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,117 miles (+5,567)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    641142705033
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    664780034745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired front/middle [under sealed]
    • AdvisoryOs front swivel hub corroded/slight oil leak

  6. Fail112,550 miles (+1,935)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    316609698934
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired front/middle [under sealed]
    • AdvisoryOs front swivel hub corroded/slight oil leak

  7. Pass110,615 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,615 miles
    Test number
    166260368952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,370 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    563048546809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,331 miles (+2,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    282987575999
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass104,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    541636793202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,621 miles (+1,566)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    141989410234
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass103,055 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    338325435015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,380 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    531621690003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdv 1 of 2 o/s sidelight bulbs not working
    • NoteSteering box slightly rough in operation but not excessive enough to warrant a RFR.

  14. Fail98,374 miles (+6,491)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    551280890028
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdv 1 of 2 o/s sidelight bulbs not working
    • NoteSteering box slightly rough in operation but not excessive enough to warrant a RFR.

  15. Pass91,883 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    283829838377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,808 miles (+7,246)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    993550038385
    • FailureNearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass84,562 miles (+8,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    900181667251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass76,274 miles (+8,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,274 miles
    Test number
    182482066205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass67,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    452138375200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T273 AOH

Does T273 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T273 AOH expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T273 AOH?
The MOT on T273 AOH expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T273 AOH done?
T273 AOH was recorded at 119,995 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
Has T273 AOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 AOH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T273 AOH 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 T273 AOH find?
T273 AOH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector insecure; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 6 more.

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