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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T2 HDLMOT history

T2 HDL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,327 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 HDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 HDL was last recorded at 114,327 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,327 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,327 miles
  • 2025 – 114,167 miles
  • 2024 – 113,954 miles
  • 2023 – 111,973 miles
  • 2022 – 109,885 miles
  • 2021 – 109,149 miles
  • 2020 – 108,161 miles
  • 2019 – 107,727 miles
  • 2018 – 105,923 miles
  • 2016 – 103,373 miles
  • 2015 – 102,127 miles
  • 2014 – 101,420 miles
  • 2013 – 100,360 miles
  • 2012 – 97,965 miles
  • 2011 – 94,328 miles
  • 2010 – 92,652 miles
  • 2009 – 89,952 miles
  • 2008 – 88,124 miles
  • 2007 – 86,687 miles
  • 2006 – 84,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,327 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both sides door steps corroded and in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    311528553674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail114,327 miles (+160)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    277302934924
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear part of outrigger holed /corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,167 miles (+213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,167 miles
    Test number
    302182045049
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    283283027232
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail113,954 miles (+1,981)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    598546251722
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,973 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,973 miles
    Test number
    138941386924
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,885 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    132873910956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,881 miles (+732)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    556832608528
    • DangerousOffside Body component likely to become detached Side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body component likely to become detached Mud flap hanger corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis lower part. Holed and weak (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements All lights not working. Headlights .rear fog lights (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass109,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    294943584851
    • AdvisoryBoth sides door steps corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail109,149 miles (+988)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    882440355049
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber tower/cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle top stay ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides door steps corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass108,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    336447201646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,161 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    619517530104
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  13. Fail108,161 miles (+434)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    700988859794
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  14. Pass107,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    548285839161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,715 miles (+1,792)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,715 miles
    Test number
    790133671757
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass105,923 miles (+2,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,923 miles
    Test number
    542781509030
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  17. Pass103,373 miles (+1,246)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,373 miles
    Test number
    309575734599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion

  18. Pass102,127 miles (+707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    385256058882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shocker bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shocker bushes starting to split

  19. Pass101,420 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    176315164264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,360 miles (+2,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    848665583236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass97,965 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    109682702296
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff oil seal?.

  22. Fail97,943 miles (+3,615)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,943 miles
    Test number
    326112402432
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff oil seal?.

  23. Pass94,328 miles (+520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    458556191154
    • NoteBoth front disc slightly score

  24. Pass93,808 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    698979731038
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Fail93,807 miles (+1,155)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    147083731044
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass92,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    400159330164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,652 miles (+2,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,652 miles
    Test number
    841798130122
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass89,952 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    830787129117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass88,124 miles (+1,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,124 miles
    Test number
    233324138111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass86,687 miles (+1,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    112926037139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass84,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    391814726168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail84,996 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    361704126141
    • FailureNearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T2 HDL

Does T2 HDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 HDL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 HDL?
The MOT on T2 HDL is valid until 13 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 HDL done?
T2 HDL was recorded at 114,327 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has T2 HDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 HDL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 HDL 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 HDL find?
T2 HDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear bump stop missing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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