Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T281 APOMOT history
T281 APO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 174,670 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T281 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
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T281 APO was last recorded at 174,670 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 6,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,728 miles · 20 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,942 miles
- Average per year
- 4,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,670 miles
- 2024 – 167,728 miles
- 2023 – 160,259 miles
- 2022 – 153,021 miles
- 2021 – 145,173 miles
- 2020 – 137,986 miles
- 2019 – 130,723 miles
- 2018 – 123,998 miles
- 2014 – 119,942 miles
- 2013 – 114,254 miles
- 2012 – 108,097 miles
- 2011 – 105,707 miles
- 2010 – 103,505 miles
- 2009 – 99,951 miles
- 2008 – 94,777 miles
- 2007 – 87,836 miles
- 2006 – 81,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,670 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside fuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,670 miles (+6,942)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 174,670 miles
- Test number
- 247349725481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,728 miles (+7,469)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,728 miles
- Test number
- 137716658741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,259 miles (+7,238)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 160,259 miles
- Test number
- 664848017130
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside fuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,021 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 153,021 miles
- Test number
- 626738883560
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside fuel cap seal deteriorated
Fail153,013 miles (+7,840)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,013 miles
- Test number
- 482181172602
- DangerousNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead next to brake pedal mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside fuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass145,173 miles (+7,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,173 miles
- Test number
- 631521368416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,986 miles (+7,263)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 137,986 miles
- Test number
- 677640847414
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass130,723 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 130,723 miles
- Test number
- 521706568701
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail130,723 miles (+6,725)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,723 miles
- Test number
- 121431291655
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,998 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 308584538299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,942 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 119,942 miles
- Test number
- 988537074182
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass114,254 miles (+6,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 114,254 miles
- Test number
- 399337073150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass108,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 108,097 miles
- Test number
- 838600282128
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail108,090 miles (+2,383)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,090 miles
- Test number
- 606670982152
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass105,707 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,707 miles
- Test number
- 499252881145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,505 miles (+3,554)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 103,505 miles
- Test number
- 523250540110
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r indicator lense cracked
Pass99,951 miles (+30)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 99,951 miles
- Test number
- 963263839168
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront passenger outer door handle badly damaged but still functions
- NoteOffside/nearside seat belt fastners incomplete but still function
Fail99,921 miles (+5,144)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,921 miles
- Test number
- 562248229163
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront passenger outer door handle badly damaged but still functions
- NoteOffside/nearside seat belt fastners incomplete but still function
Pass94,777 miles (+6,941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 94,777 miles
- Test number
- 240811948452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,836 miles (+6,005)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 87,836 miles
- Test number
- 570073347107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,831 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 81,831 miles
- Test number
- 504489236122
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T281 APO
- Does T281 APO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T281 APO expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T281 APO?
- The MOT on T281 APO expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T281 APO done?
- T281 APO was recorded at 174,670 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
- Has T281 APO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T281 APO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 APO find?
- T281 APO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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