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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

T29 TESMOT history

T29 TES is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 47,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
47,644 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 TES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 TES was last recorded at 47,644 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,719 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,925 miles
Average per year
2,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,644 miles
  • 2025 – 45,719 miles
  • 2024 – 43,157 miles
  • 2023 – 40,219 miles
  • 2022 – 36,937 miles
  • 2021 – 34,596 miles
  • 2020 – 32,959 miles
  • 2017 – 32,141 miles
  • 2016 – 26,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    986262158991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,644 miles (+1,925)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    136807923454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass45,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    881766031040
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,719 miles (+2,562)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    512514320744
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,157 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    116531192894
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,219 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    504214295165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,937 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    527194539663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,596 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    913516177675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,959 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    986423620989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,141 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    144748194208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    720545038273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 TES

Does T29 TES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 TES is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 TES?
The MOT on T29 TES is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 TES done?
T29 TES was recorded at 47,644 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,218 miles a year.
Has T29 TES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 TES has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 TES 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 TES find?
T29 TES passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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