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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,495 cc

T27 DEFMOT history

T27 DEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,673 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 DEF was last recorded at 172,673 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,385 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,288 miles
Average per year
8,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,673 miles
  • 2025 – 170,385 miles
  • 2024 – 158,835 miles
  • 2023 – 156,383 miles
  • 2022 – 149,592 miles
  • 2021 – 140,191 miles
  • 2020 – 131,006 miles
  • 2019 – 124,069 miles
  • 2018 – 116,022 miles
  • 2017 – 106,760 miles
  • 2016 – 96,907 miles
  • 2015 – 87,568 miles
  • 2014 – 75,866 miles
  • 2013 – 59,995 miles
  • 2012 – 44,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pressure build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake vacuum build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front slight play in seat back join to base

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,673 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,673 miles
    Test number
    202254036600
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail172,673 miles (+2,288)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,673 miles
    Test number
    769714926690
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass170,385 miles (+11,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,385 miles
    Test number
    354174802907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass158,835 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,835 miles
    Test number
    453560142062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,383 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,383 miles
    Test number
    948357117722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,592 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,592 miles
    Test number
    970460895701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,191 miles (+9,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    748579357454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,006 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    647393553342
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail130,963 miles (+6,894)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,963 miles
    Test number
    569623879977
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass124,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    292323766631
    • AdvisoryFront No. plate loose -

  11. Fail124,069 miles (+8,047)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    866835130330
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront No. plate loose -

  12. Pass116,022 miles (+9,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    122895642142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,760 miles (+9,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,760 miles
    Test number
    297757316090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass96,907 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    970121258070
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in seat back join to base
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail96,907 miles (+9,339)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    729052735464
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow brake servo (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in seat back join to base
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass87,568 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    107218625183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge,not to cord.
    • NoteNoise from gearbox area.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge,not to cord.

  17. Fail87,568 miles (+11,702)1 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    507448725136
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge,not to cord.
    • NoteNoise from gearbox area.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge,not to cord.

  18. Fail75,866 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    428027224180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  19. Pass75,866 miles (+15,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    708417024173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  20. Pass59,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    276107423442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail59,995 miles (+15,977)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    696457723139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,018 miles
    Test number
    938183022167
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail44,018 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,018 miles
    Test number
    425632622141
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront diff pinion seal is leaking

Questions about T27 DEF

Does T27 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 DEF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 DEF?
The MOT on T27 DEF is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 DEF done?
T27 DEF was recorded at 172,673 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,949 miles a year.
Has T27 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 DEF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 DEF 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 T27 DEF find?
T27 DEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front coil spring corroded and rear; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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