Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T283 APOMOT history
T283 APO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 153,187 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T283 APO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T283 APO was last recorded at 153,187 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,176 miles · 7 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,187 miles
- 2024 – 147,564 miles
- 2023 – 139,910 miles
- 2022 – 134,149 miles
- 2021 – 129,451 miles
- 2020 – 128,742 miles
- 2019 – 127,729 miles
- 2018 – 126,495 miles
- 2017 – 125,558 miles
- 2016 – 124,732 miles
- 2015 – 123,349 miles
- 2014 – 122,487 miles
- 2013 – 121,328 miles
- 2012 – 119,460 miles
- 2011 – 118,491 miles
- 2009 – 115,490 miles
- 2008 – 105,277 miles
- 2007 – 100,496 miles
- 2006 – 96,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,187 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Central Rear oil leak hand brake back plate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,187 miles (+11)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 153,187 miles
- Test number
- 639205343724
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail153,176 miles (+5,612)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,176 miles
- Test number
- 798282451989
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass147,564 miles (+7,654)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 147,564 miles
- Test number
- 201819928541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,910 miles (+5,761)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 139,910 miles
- Test number
- 527100762202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,149 miles (+4,698)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 134,149 miles
- Test number
- 976893056221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,451 miles (+709)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 129,451 miles
- Test number
- 583123730275
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass128,742 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,742 miles
- Test number
- 866209534571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail128,741 miles (+1,012)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,741 miles
- Test number
- 608941760845
- MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass127,729 miles (+1,234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 127,729 miles
- Test number
- 833111524299
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass126,495 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,495 miles
- Test number
- 603179218849
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail126,493 miles (+935)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,493 miles
- Test number
- 775742548913
- MajorNearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass125,558 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 125,558 miles
- Test number
- 100543012530
- AdvisoryCentral Rear oil leak hand brake back plate
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail125,556 miles (+824)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,556 miles
- Test number
- 611260784863
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings panard arm play in bush (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear oil leak hand brake back plate
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass124,732 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 124,732 miles
- Test number
- 558731157343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear play in top shocker mounting bush
- AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner eges
Fail124,732 miles (+1,383)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,732 miles
- Test number
- 861715779607
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear play in top shocker mounting bush
- AdvisoryAdvise offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner eges
Pass123,349 miles (+862)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 123,349 miles
- Test number
- 227747595455
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass122,487 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 122,487 miles
- Test number
- 535071064168
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail122,484 miles (+1,156)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,484 miles
- Test number
- 235953754188
- DangerousCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass121,328 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 121,328 miles
- Test number
- 456037173129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass119,460 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 119,460 miles
- Test number
- 249521522000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,491 miles (+3,001)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 118,491 miles
- Test number
- 395585501003
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass115,490 miles (+10,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 115,490 miles
- Test number
- 401226799220
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass105,277 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 105,277 miles
- Test number
- 310241968408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,275 miles (+4,779)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,275 miles
- Test number
- 740846858208
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,496 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 100,496 miles
- Test number
- 993559977171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass96,938 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 96,938 miles
- Test number
- 522333376143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T283 APO
- Does T283 APO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T283 APO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T283 APO?
- The MOT on T283 APO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T283 APO done?
- T283 APO was recorded at 153,187 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
- Has T283 APO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T283 APO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T283 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 T283 APO find?
- T283 APO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.
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