Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
T29 MLGMOT history
T29 MLG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,429 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T29 MLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T29 MLG was last recorded at 138,429 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,610 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,819 miles
- Average per year
- 7,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,429 miles
- 2025 – 134,610 miles
- 2024 – 129,427 miles
- 2023 – 118,562 miles
- 2022 – 105,408 miles
- 2021 – 88,555 miles
- 2020 – 81,261 miles
- 2018 – 79,066 miles
- 2016 – 69,698 miles
- 2015 – 64,207 miles
- 2014 – 46,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,429 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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,429 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 138,429 miles
- Test number
- 405449517315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 134,610 miles
- Test number
- 744167807321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,608 miles (+329)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,608 miles
- Test number
- 414247474762
- MajorHeadlamp insecure Both lamps insecure /top mount fault (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust(after market lamps fitted ) (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise slight engine/gearbox oil leaks misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,279 miles (+4,852)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,279 miles
- Test number
- 150240639277
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNo reserve travel on parking brake
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency close to 16 % min at 19%
Pass129,427 miles (+10,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 129,427 miles
- Test number
- 698398347065
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shocker bushes split both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass118,562 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 118,562 miles
- Test number
- 761954839891
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail118,560 miles (+13,152)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,560 miles
- Test number
- 393861390011
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrect size (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass105,408 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,408 miles
- Test number
- 653199939639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail105,408 miles (+16,853)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,408 miles
- Test number
- 632493321731
- Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass88,555 miles (+7,294)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 88,555 miles
- Test number
- 257104004607
- AdvisoryAll wheels protruding the wheel arch
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight perishing in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight perishing in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVery slight surface corrosion on underside
Pass81,261 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,261 miles
- Test number
- 100180452120
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,261 miles (+2,195)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,261 miles
- Test number
- 219966691638
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,066 miles (+9,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,066 miles
- Test number
- 105884621753
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust join
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,698 miles (+5,491)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 69,698 miles
- Test number
- 123549333119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,207 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,207 miles
- Test number
- 609682191752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,204 miles (+17,343)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,204 miles
- Test number
- 202653508728
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Pass46,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,861 miles
- Test number
- 906698424130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,861 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,861 miles
- Test number
- 869437624135
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about T29 MLG
- Does T29 MLG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 MLG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T29 MLG?
- The MOT on T29 MLG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T29 MLG done?
- T29 MLG was recorded at 138,429 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,692 miles a year.
- Has T29 MLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T29 MLG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T29 MLG 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 MLG find?
- T29 MLG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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