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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T2 DRLMOT history

T2 DRL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
223,197 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 DRL was last recorded at 223,197 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,802 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
6,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,197 miles
  • 2025 – 221,802 miles
  • 2024 – 220,443 miles
  • 2023 – 219,000 miles
  • 2022 – 217,463 miles
  • 2021 – 213,980 miles
  • 2020 – 210,897 miles
  • 2019 – 203,105 miles
  • 2018 – 195,327 miles
  • 2017 – 187,642 miles
  • 2016 – 179,899 miles
  • 2015 – 172,297 miles
  • 2014 – 164,482 miles
  • 2013 – 156,522 miles
  • 2012 – 148,340 miles
  • 2011 – 139,672 miles
  • 2010 – 134,871 miles
  • 2009 – 121,303 miles
  • 2008 – 113,949 miles
  • 2007 – 104,177 miles
  • 2006 – 94,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,197 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,197 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    223,197 miles
    Test number
    511654228879
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail223,197 miles (+1,395)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,197 miles
    Test number
    665354974861
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass221,802 miles (+1,359)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    221,802 miles
    Test number
    683066407840
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass220,443 miles (+1,443)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    220,443 miles
    Test number
    587780203589
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  5. Pass219,000 miles (+1,537)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    219,000 miles
    Test number
    201613326440
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals have slight seepage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass217,463 miles (+3,483)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    217,463 miles
    Test number
    383926465888
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass213,980 miles (+3,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    213,980 miles
    Test number
    516981256522
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    210,897 miles
    Test number
    970730706496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail210,897 miles (+7,792)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,897 miles
    Test number
    755116849352
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass203,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,105 miles
    Test number
    320526759506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail203,105 miles (+7,778)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,105 miles
    Test number
    657477608363
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass195,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    195,327 miles
    Test number
    972400329648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail195,327 miles (+7,685)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,327 miles
    Test number
    229296086107
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass187,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    187,642 miles
    Test number
    968712438905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail187,642 miles (+7,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,642 miles
    Test number
    768426508387
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass179,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,899 miles
    Test number
    700311426765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail179,899 miles (+7,602)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,899 miles
    Test number
    237584217467
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass172,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,297 miles
    Test number
    738409195015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail172,297 miles (+7,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,297 miles
    Test number
    936029295009
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass164,482 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    164,482 miles
    Test number
    268025004102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass156,522 miles (+8,182)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    156,522 miles
    Test number
    697500923171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyer damaged on outer side wall

  22. Pass148,340 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,340 miles
    Test number
    258368912413
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass139,672 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,672 miles
    Test number
    327737881042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass134,871 miles (+13,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    921646010139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass121,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    420677799054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail121,303 miles (+7,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,303 miles
    Test number
    463077599024
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass113,949 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    113,949 miles
    Test number
    534413098007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass104,177 miles (+9,715)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    413785417194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteOffsdide reflector damaged

  29. Pass94,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    752101326159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 DRL

Does T2 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 DRL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 DRL?
The MOT on T2 DRL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 DRL done?
T2 DRL was recorded at 223,197 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,452 miles a year.
Has T2 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 DRL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 DRL 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 T2 DRL find?
T2 DRL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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