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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T27 DLNMOT history

T27 DLN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
131,037 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 DLN was last recorded at 131,037 miles on 12 May 2022, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,255 miles · 2 Oct 2014
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,037 miles
  • 2014 – 130,255 miles
  • 2013 – 127,183 miles
  • 2012 – 119,028 miles
  • 2011 – 109,520 miles
  • 2010 – 97,837 miles
  • 2009 – 84,278 miles
  • 2008 – 72,421 miles
  • 2007 – 58,755 miles
  • 2006 – 43,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,037 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,037 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    412570074778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass130,255 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,255 miles
    Test number
    409645774288
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  3. Fail129,169 miles (+1,986)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,169 miles
    Test number
    808837924258
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  4. Fail127,183 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    495379223240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass127,183 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    689119823216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,028 miles
    Test number
    718849292194
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail119,028 miles (+9,508)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,028 miles
    Test number
    979685792109
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass109,520 miles (+11,683)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,520 miles
    Test number
    398850811243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,837 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    442586410202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,833 miles (+13,555)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    322224710270
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,278 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    112173109287
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail84,274 miles (+11,853)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    783121809270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass72,421 miles (+13,666)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,421 miles
    Test number
    942683308238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass58,755 miles (+15,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    932137727229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,645 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,645 miles
    Test number
    653307606255
    • NoteUneven wear at front tyres

Questions about T27 DLN

Does T27 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 DLN expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 DLN?
The MOT on T27 DLN expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 DLN done?
T27 DLN was recorded at 131,037 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has T27 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 DLN has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T27 DLN 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 DLN find?
T27 DLN passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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