
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T278 APOMOT history
T278 APO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 187,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,331 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,286 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T278 APO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T278 APO was last recorded at 187,331 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,322 miles · 9 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 4,286 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,331 miles
- 2024 – 187,017 miles
- 2023 – 186,495 miles
- 2021 – 185,673 miles
- 2020 – 184,821 miles
- 2019 – 183,733 miles
- 2018 – 182,631 miles
- 2017 – 177,105 miles
- 2016 – 166,928 miles
- 2015 – 161,071 miles
- 2014 – 155,457 miles
- 2013 – 147,511 miles
- 2012 – 139,280 miles
- 2011 – 131,178 miles
- 2010 – 126,231 miles
- 2009 – 121,635 miles
- 2008 – 115,669 miles
- 2007 – 108,367 miles
- 2006 – 101,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCHASSIS POOR CONDITION
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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering fluid leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front shock absorber turrets corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
34 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,331 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,331 miles
- Test number
- 442924625882
- AdvisoryCHASSIS POOR CONDITION
Fail187,322 miles (+305)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,322 miles
- Test number
- 771714072059
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEAR SIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose OF REAR PROP (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside CENTRAL OUTRIGGER CORRODED TO EXCESS
- AdvisoryOffside Rear SUSPENSION MOUNTING CORRODED TO EXCESS
- AdvisoryRear AXLE ANTIROLL BRACKETS CORRODED TO EXCESS
- AdvisoryRear AXLESPRING MOUNTINGS CORRODED TO EXCESS
- AdvisoryRear FLEX BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED PROPERLY
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass187,017 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 187,017 miles
- Test number
- 427231695443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,009 miles (+514)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,009 miles
- Test number
- 980648034514
- MajorCentral Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 186,495 miles
- Test number
- 513148066103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,491 miles (+818)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,491 miles
- Test number
- 876714241220
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass185,673 miles (+852)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 185,673 miles
- Test number
- 632080215304
- AdvisoryBoth rear backing plates corroded
- AdvisorySteering box leaking
Pass184,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 184,821 miles
- Test number
- 561460283416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,821 miles (+1,088)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,821 miles
- Test number
- 376818316054
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section across body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass183,733 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 183,733 miles
- Test number
- 907701002323
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber turrets corroded
Fail183,733 miles (+1,102)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,733 miles
- Test number
- 451479325833
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber turrets corroded
Pass182,631 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 182,631 miles
- Test number
- 634320182151
- AdvisoryAdvise body corroded around cab
- AdvisoryAdvise chassis corroded around the rear cross member
Fail182,631 miles (+5,526)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,631 miles
- Test number
- 788354356311
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise body corroded around cab
- AdvisoryAdvise chassis corroded around the rear cross member
Pass177,105 miles (+10,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 177,105 miles
- Test number
- 454352632549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded around top door hinge pillar (6.2.B.2)
Pass166,928 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 166,928 miles
- Test number
- 242479158709
- AdvisoryFront bulkhead rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear rear of chassis corroded
Fail166,896 miles (+5,825)13 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,896 miles
- Test number
- 170362918829
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member corroded (mount for axel mount arm) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member which is fuel tank mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link arm loose (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront bulkhead rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear rear of chassis corroded
Pass161,071 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 161,071 miles
- Test number
- 498221295152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,940 miles (+5,483)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,940 miles
- Test number
- 375009965154
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass155,457 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 155,457 miles
- Test number
- 536628284134
- NoteRear cross member corroded
Fail155,457 miles (+7,946)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,457 miles
- Test number
- 679428784124
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteRear cross member corroded
Pass147,511 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 147,511 miles
- Test number
- 247610003289
- NoteFront propshaft rear joint badly worn
Fail147,511 miles (+8,231)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,511 miles
- Test number
- 336900293155
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront propshaft rear joint badly worn
Pass139,280 miles (+668)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 139,280 miles
- Test number
- 307953292141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,612 miles (+7,434)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,612 miles
- Test number
- 917036962153
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,178 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 131,178 miles
- Test number
- 155480081172
- NoteRear axle top a frame bolts look as though have loose and moving
Fail131,165 miles (+4,934)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,165 miles
- Test number
- 456195671109
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear axle top a frame bolts look as though have loose and moving
Pass126,231 miles (+87)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 126,231 miles
- Test number
- 113412170101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,144 miles (+4,509)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,144 miles
- Test number
- 733471960167
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,635 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 121,635 miles
- Test number
- 243110999105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,634 miles (+5,965)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,634 miles
- Test number
- 380214789192
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NotePas pump very noisey but no leaks or bearing play
Pass115,669 miles (+1,274)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 115,669 miles
- Test number
- 283765388446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,395 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 114,395 miles
- Test number
- 454810818074
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass108,367 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 108,367 miles
- Test number
- 583860317023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass101,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 101,392 miles
- Test number
- 181399136425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T278 APO
- Does T278 APO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 APO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T278 APO?
- The MOT on T278 APO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T278 APO done?
- T278 APO was recorded at 187,331 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
- Has T278 APO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T278 APO has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T278 APO 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 T278 APO find?
- T278 APO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: chassis poor condition.
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