
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T276 AOHMOT history
T276 AOH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 170,702 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,999 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T276 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 18 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T276 AOH was last recorded at 170,702 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,684 miles · 7 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 2,999 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,702 miles
- 2023 – 169,311 miles
- 2022 – 167,152 miles
- 2021 – 164,940 miles
- 2020 – 161,629 miles
- 2019 – 160,167 miles
- 2018 – 159,177 miles
- 2017 – 158,679 miles
- 2016 – 158,153 miles
- 2015 – 157,385 miles
- 2014 – 156,426 miles
- 2013 – 155,441 miles
- 2012 – 152,921 miles
- 2011 – 150,503 miles
- 2009 – 146,406 miles
- 2008 – 129,620 miles
- 2007 – 121,821 miles
- 2006 – 121,128 miles
- 2005 – 113,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower bulkhead/floor corners(tunnel ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear bump stops missing at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,702 miles (+18)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 170,702 miles
- Test number
- 901900824515
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower bulkhead/floor corners(tunnel ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail170,684 miles (+1,373)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,684 miles
- Test number
- 403334760349
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rubber bump stops missing
Pass169,311 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 169,311 miles
- Test number
- 635592705341
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Fail169,308 miles (+2,156)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,308 miles
- Test number
- 215243940932
- MajorFuel system component leaking off side rear end cylinder head fuel inlet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing at time of test
Pass167,152 miles (+2)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 167,152 miles
- Test number
- 975830024752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing at time of test
Fail167,150 miles (+2,210)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,150 miles
- Test number
- 144390098932
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing at time of test
Pass164,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 164,940 miles
- Test number
- 117048025442
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,939 miles (+3,310)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,939 miles
- Test number
- 886475707945
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,629 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 161,629 miles
- Test number
- 274398557640
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,167 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,167 miles
- Test number
- 956806884648
- AdvisoryO/S/F AND REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail160,167 miles (+990)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,167 miles
- Test number
- 678352171853
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f and rear tyres cracking on sidewall
Pass159,177 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 159,177 miles
- Test number
- 622805775738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryO/s/f strut top nut corroded
Fail159,175 miles (+496)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,175 miles
- Test number
- 689337455570
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryO/s/f strut top nut corroded
Pass158,679 miles (+526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 158,679 miles
- Test number
- 487368896520
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken
Pass158,153 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 158,153 miles
- Test number
- 292827532002
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail158,153 miles (+768)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,153 miles
- Test number
- 328962245155
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass157,385 miles (+959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 157,385 miles
- Test number
- 165718295051
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass156,426 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 156,426 miles
- Test number
- 305235214102
- NoteOil leak
Fail156,419 miles (+978)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,419 miles
- Test number
- 129080284037
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass155,441 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 155,441 miles
- Test number
- 986182603111
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail155,441 miles (+2,520)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,441 miles
- Test number
- 896810383035
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,921 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 152,921 miles
- Test number
- 148491882034
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f tractor joint leaking
Fail152,913 miles (+2,410)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,913 miles
- Test number
- 865796272008
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f tractor joint leaking
Pass150,503 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 150,503 miles
- Test number
- 436519781062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail150,479 miles (+4,073)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,479 miles
- Test number
- 126700681474
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteNearside front out rigger under pass seat starting to corrode
Pass146,406 miles (+8,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 146,406 miles
- Test number
- 700401759360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass137,610 miles (+7,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 137,610 miles
- Test number
- 482106409091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Pass129,620 miles (+7,799)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 129,620 miles
- Test number
- 100328508474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,821 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 121,821 miles
- Test number
- 153477117008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,128 miles (+7,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 121,128 miles
- Test number
- 753681236362
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass113,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 113,564 miles
- Test number
- 204145235301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T276 AOH
- Does T276 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T276 AOH expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T276 AOH?
- The MOT on T276 AOH expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T276 AOH done?
- T276 AOH was recorded at 170,702 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
- Has T276 AOH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T276 AOH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T276 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 T276 AOH find?
- T276 AOH passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower bulkhead/floor corners(tunnel ); offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.
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