Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
T300 HEWMOT history
T300 HEW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 176,739 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T300 HEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T300 HEW was last recorded at 176,739 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 5,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,926 miles · 30 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,813 miles
- Average per year
- 7,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,739 miles
- 2025 – 170,926 miles
- 2019 – 170,916 miles
- 2018 – 170,869 miles
- 2017 – 168,565 miles
- 2016 – 165,325 miles
- 2015 – 158,148 miles
- 2014 – 145,790 miles
- 2013 – 129,636 miles
- 2012 – 115,915 miles
- 2011 – 105,126 miles
- 2010 – 94,139 miles
- 2009 – 80,453 miles
- 2008 – 64,782 miles
- 2007 – 50,658 miles
- 2006 – 37,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,739 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,739 miles (+5,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 176,739 miles
- Test number
- 429982712741
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,926 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 170,926 miles
- Test number
- 388498474016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,916 miles (+47)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 170,916 miles
- Test number
- 406792330420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass170,869 miles (+2,304)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 170,869 miles
- Test number
- 729089067310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass168,565 miles (+3,240)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 168,565 miles
- Test number
- 461301330391
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak front diff leaking
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
- AdvisoryAll tyres stepping
Pass165,325 miles (+7,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 165,325 miles
- Test number
- 124912718423
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass158,148 miles (+12,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 158,148 miles
- Test number
- 736770475125
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass145,790 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 145,790 miles
- Test number
- 785421394283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail145,789 miles (+16,153)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,789 miles
- Test number
- 297788484254
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass129,636 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 129,636 miles
- Test number
- 637085703397
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak from nearside front swival housing
Fail129,636 miles (+13,721)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,636 miles
- Test number
- 517997593243
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak from nearside front swival housing
Pass115,915 miles (+10,789)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 115,915 miles
- Test number
- 157506052285
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine oil low!
Pass105,126 miles (+10,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 105,126 miles
- Test number
- 626352151225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass94,139 miles (+13,686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 964971060260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass80,453 miles (+15,671)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 80,453 miles
- Test number
- 993772969267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,782 miles (+14,124)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,782 miles
- Test number
- 653236768240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,658 miles (+12,985)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,658 miles
- Test number
- 331574767429
- NoteN/s front indicator lens broken.
- NoteN/s front side lamp lens broken
Pass37,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 37,673 miles
- Test number
- 241988266220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T300 HEW
- Does T300 HEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 HEW is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T300 HEW?
- The MOT on T300 HEW is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T300 HEW done?
- T300 HEW was recorded at 176,739 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
- Has T300 HEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T300 HEW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2014.
- Has the mileage on T300 HEW 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 T300 HEW find?
- T300 HEW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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