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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T282 APSMOT history

T282 APS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,019 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T282 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T282 APS was last recorded at 152,019 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,705 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,314 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,019 miles
  • 2025 – 148,705 miles
  • 2023 – 147,097 miles
  • 2018 – 144,855 miles
  • 2017 – 142,295 miles
  • 2016 – 139,554 miles
  • 2015 – 136,365 miles
  • 2014 – 129,706 miles
  • 2013 – 123,427 miles
  • 2012 – 116,543 miles
  • 2011 – 105,040 miles
  • 2010 – 96,385 miles
  • 2009 – 83,546 miles
  • 2008 – 72,845 miles
  • 2007 – 61,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,019 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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,019 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,019 miles
    Test number
    941207564914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,705 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,705 miles
    Test number
    227342495307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,097 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    849769116155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,855 miles (+68)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,855 miles
    Test number
    537184748287
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail144,787 miles (+2,492)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,787 miles
    Test number
    612908980724
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced two body mountings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced two body mountings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,295 miles (+2,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    531969906354
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead at steering column (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency just met

  7. Pass139,554 miles (+3,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,554 miles
    Test number
    688342628151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass136,365 miles (+37)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    795499555194
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail136,328 miles (+6,622)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,328 miles
    Test number
    428636055122
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass129,706 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    147357864175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes heavly greased unable to inspect

  11. Fail129,706 miles (+6,279)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    635967364117
    • Repaired at testRear Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes heavly greased unable to inspect

  12. Pass123,427 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,427 miles
    Test number
    856835763133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail123,425 miles (+6,882)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,425 miles
    Test number
    717134563128
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail116,543 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    937147162196
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass116,543 miles (+11,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    999057162121
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass105,040 miles (+8,655)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    898193031121
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBrake Pipes Heavily Undersealed

  17. Pass96,385 miles (+199)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    461596720165
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing close to the limit
    • NoteUndercarrage heavily undersealed
    • NoteVarious brake pipes heavily undersealed

  18. Fail96,186 miles (+12,640)2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    841931220125
    • DangerousInner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOuter Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing close to the limit
    • NoteUndercarrage heavily undersealed
    • NoteVarious brake pipes heavily undersealed

  19. Pass83,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    470740299042
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail83,546 miles (+10,701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    232487589073
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass72,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    520508388052
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily undersealed

  22. Fail72,845 miles (+11,178)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    854738288078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily undersealed

  23. Pass61,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    953360727073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T282 APS

Does T282 APS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T282 APS is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T282 APS?
The MOT on T282 APS is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T282 APS done?
T282 APS was recorded at 152,019 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has T282 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T282 APS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T282 APS 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 T282 APS find?
T282 APS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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