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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T273 WNPMOT history

T273 WNP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
203,138 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 WNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 WNP was last recorded at 203,138 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 5,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,001 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,137 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,138 miles
  • 2025 – 198,001 miles
  • 2024 – 197,888 miles
  • 2021 – 189,648 miles
  • 2020 – 181,199 miles
  • 2019 – 175,320 miles
  • 2018 – 169,508 miles
  • 2017 – 165,666 miles
  • 2016 – 156,536 miles
  • 2015 – 147,828 miles
  • 2014 – 141,032 miles
  • 2012 – 131,971 miles
  • 2011 – 124,964 miles
  • 2010 – 115,570 miles
  • 2009 – 107,623 miles
  • 2008 – 95,667 miles
  • 2007 – 84,344 miles
  • 2006 – 74,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear corrosion around body point just in front of rear wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,138 miles (+5,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    203,138 miles
    Test number
    549577853861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass198,001 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    198,001 miles
    Test number
    240734324498
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,888 miles (+8,240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    197,888 miles
    Test number
    841995303387
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,648 miles (+8,449)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,648 miles
    Test number
    819506294066
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass181,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,199 miles
    Test number
    450758002247
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,199 miles (+5,879)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,199 miles
    Test number
    223150540637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,320 miles
    Test number
    100211509236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper

  8. Fail175,320 miles (+5,812)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,320 miles
    Test number
    948501849958
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper

  9. Pass169,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,508 miles
    Test number
    835595147405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slight oil leak

  10. Fail169,508 miles (+3,842)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,508 miles
    Test number
    138206578073
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slight oil leak

  11. Pass165,666 miles (+187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,666 miles
    Test number
    950637620833
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear u/j onfront prop shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion around body point just in front of rear wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail165,479 miles (+8,943)13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,479 miles
    Test number
    875415301004
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe where it joins flexible brake hose (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc poor condition on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion around body point just in front of rear wheel

  13. Pass156,536 miles (+8,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    157122921341
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split on ends.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,828 miles (+6,796)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    147,828 miles
    Test number
    916553815012
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded
    • NoteRear door step loose

  15. Pass141,032 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    175085214045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail141,032 miles (+9,061)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    146935314411
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass131,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    405658992246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail131,971 miles (+7,007)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    687428792223
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass124,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    668758771263
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  20. Fail124,964 miles (+9,394)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    287708471280
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  21. Pass115,570 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    432565000447
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  22. Fail115,561 miles (+7,938)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,561 miles
    Test number
    432932800407
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  23. Pass107,623 miles (+11,956)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    122709399217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush (osf)

  24. Pass95,667 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    201174198261
    • NoteSteering damper d/s bush worn

  25. Fail95,667 miles (+11,323)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    103094998261
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteSteering damper d/s bush worn

  26. Pass84,344 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    840572687229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,338 miles (+9,820)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    624119877296
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass74,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    651189276258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 WNP

Does T273 WNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 WNP is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 WNP?
The MOT on T273 WNP is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 WNP done?
T273 WNP was recorded at 203,138 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has T273 WNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 WNP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T273 WNP 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 WNP find?
T273 WNP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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