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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T27 MATMOT history

T27 MAT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,496 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 MAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 MAT was last recorded at 105,496 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,960 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
3,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,496 miles
  • 2024 – 103,960 miles
  • 2023 – 102,538 miles
  • 2022 – 101,171 miles
  • 2021 – 98,359 miles
  • 2020 – 95,164 miles
  • 2018 – 91,695 miles
  • 2017 – 87,178 miles
  • 2016 – 81,675 miles
  • 2013 – 80,010 miles
  • 2012 – 75,137 miles
  • 2011 – 71,695 miles
  • 2010 – 66,941 miles
  • 2009 – 62,176 miles
  • 2008 – 55,058 miles
  • 2007 – 52,248 miles
  • 2006 – 45,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,496 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seatbelt casing missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake travel excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside seat belt clasp cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight oil leak from both front hubs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,496 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    290471590243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,960 miles (+1,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,960 miles
    Test number
    208644100412
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray base corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play REAR PROP REAR UJ SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop front UJ slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    646210354632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,538 miles (+1,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    464004092298
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass101,171 miles (+2,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    572984534797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    479126159976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt casing missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel excessive

  7. Fail98,359 miles (+3,195)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    667597968928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt casing missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel excessive

  8. Pass95,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    699114907271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt clasp cover missing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both front hubs

  9. Fail95,164 miles (+3,469)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    799795187383
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to insecure prop shaft (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt clasp cover missing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both front hubs

  10. Pass91,695 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    691255415693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail91,675 miles (+4,497)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    263190270202
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slight leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  12. Pass87,178 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    603484965726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt clasp cover missing

  13. Fail87,155 miles (+5,480)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    644328310726
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad pin r clip missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe broken
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt clasp cover missing

  14. Pass81,675 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    826746575822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail81,669 miles (+1,659)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,669 miles
    Test number
    174899310581
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass80,010 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,010 miles
    Test number
    446860433181
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteN/s/r/ bump stop missing

  17. Fail80,007 miles (+44)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    469570333114
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteN/s/r/ bump stop missing

  18. Fail79,963 miles (+4,826)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,963 miles
    Test number
    108073213180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle very corroded
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteN,s,r suspension bump stop missing

  19. Pass75,137 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    508421492034
    • NoteBoth front hub sphere areas leaking oil slightly
    • NoteTowbar electrics not tested as it is the 7 pin type socket

  20. Fail75,135 miles (+3,440)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    428871092009
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth front hub sphere areas leaking oil slightly
    • NoteTowbar electrics not tested as it is the 7 pin type socket

  21. Pass71,695 miles (+4,754)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    538525781028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass66,941 miles (+4,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,941 miles
    Test number
    803870690076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass62,176 miles (+7,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    214778629080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  24. Pass55,058 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    751342718013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,056 miles (+2,808)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    473161118093
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass52,248 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    330863847206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    812522346281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 MAT

Does T27 MAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 MAT is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T27 MAT?
The MOT on T27 MAT is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 MAT done?
T27 MAT was recorded at 105,496 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,158 miles a year.
Has T27 MAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 MAT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T27 MAT 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 MAT find?
T27 MAT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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