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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T273 LBCMOT history

T273 LBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,628 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 LBC was last recorded at 98,628 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2011: 55,527 miles, lower than 62,742 miles on 5 Apr 2011.

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
98,628 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,628 miles
  • 2025 – 94,344 miles
  • 2024 – 90,434 miles
  • 2023 – 86,508 miles
  • 2022 – 83,400 miles
  • 2021 – 79,264 miles
  • 2020 – 75,047 miles
  • 2019 – 73,984 miles
  • 2018 – 73,245 miles
  • 2016 – 72,242 miles
  • 2015 – 70,308 miles
  • 2014 – 67,612 miles
  • 2013 – 62,071 miles
  • 2012 – 56,015 miles
  • 2011 – 55,527 miles
  • 2010 – 54,733 miles
  • 2009 – 53,889 miles
  • 2008 – 52,080 miles
  • 2007 – 49,914 miles
  • 2006 – 45,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,628 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    362697993305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,628 miles (+4,284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    393272307990
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass94,344 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,344 miles
    Test number
    248122770757
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  4. Pass90,434 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,434 miles
    Test number
    526252282617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,508 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    456125628557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    401597772693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,400 miles (+4,136)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    159862979677
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,264 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    126432835400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,047 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    127217858560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    766124313810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,984 miles (+739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    469123782246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass73,245 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    966000505658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,242 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    553787146934
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade rubber slightly perished

  14. Pass70,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    828082315173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,308 miles (+2,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    389372615189
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass67,612 miles (+5,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    159573014117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass62,071 miles (+6,056)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    685609393032
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Fail56,015 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    725391802120
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass56,015 miles (+488)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    809231002179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass55,527 miles (-7,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    825044901133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,742 miles (+8,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    885195391058
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass54,733 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    130667770498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,889 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    341767579061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass52,080 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    691648578093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,914 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,914 miles
    Test number
    974457387068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,888 miles (+4,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    140286187043
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass45,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,368 miles
    Test number
    173215076411
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T273 LBC

Does T273 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 LBC is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 LBC?
The MOT on T273 LBC is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 LBC done?
T273 LBC was recorded at 98,628 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has T273 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 LBC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T273 LBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T273 LBC find?
T273 LBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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