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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

T29 DLEMOT history

T29 DLE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,162 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 DLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 DLE was last recorded at 86,162 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,162 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,162 miles
  • 2025 – 75,917 miles
  • 2024 – 75,413 miles
  • 2022 – 70,621 miles
  • 2021 – 66,814 miles
  • 2019 – 56,458 miles
  • 2018 – 49,344 miles
  • 2017 – 41,916 miles
  • 2016 – 32,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,162 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe, front to rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear disc's corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tyre is worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    845197911500
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe, front to rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail86,162 miles (+10,245)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    113108598785
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe, front to rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Pass75,917 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,917 miles
    Test number
    417190078306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    758501528852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear disc's corroded
  5. Fail75,540 miles (+127)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    298002039139
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear disc's corroded
  6. Pass75,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    960331092377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn inner edges
  7. Fail75,413 miles (+4,792)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    861425834557
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn inner edges
  8. Pass70,621 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    888233224316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,814 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    866568395037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,260 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    910588717666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,458 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,458 miles
    Test number
    562362162829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,344 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    511846861772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,916 miles (+9,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    197546721350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,617 miles
    Test number
    929366636635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 DLE

Does T29 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 DLE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 DLE?
The MOT on T29 DLE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 DLE done?
T29 DLE was recorded at 86,162 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
Has T29 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 DLE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 DLE 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 T29 DLE find?
T29 DLE passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe, front to rear getting corroded; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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