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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T305 DAXMOT history

T305 DAX is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 244,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
244,730 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 DAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 DAX was last recorded at 244,730 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,143 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,587 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,730 miles
  • 2024 – 241,143 miles
  • 2022 – 238,265 miles
  • 2021 – 236,023 miles
  • 2020 – 234,762 miles
  • 2019 – 230,074 miles
  • 2018 – 218,160 miles
  • 2017 – 206,744 miles
  • 2016 – 196,915 miles
  • 2015 – 185,873 miles
  • 2014 – 171,598 miles
  • 2013 – 153,021 miles
  • 2012 – 134,016 miles
  • 2011 – 122,145 miles
  • 2010 – 109,036 miles
  • 2008 – 106,137 miles
  • 2007 – 96,439 miles
  • 2006 – 87,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,730 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,730 miles (+3,587)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    244,730 miles
    Test number
    172584897612
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from several places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,143 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    241,143 miles
    Test number
    942555858940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail241,143 miles (+2,878)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,143 miles
    Test number
    428267170252
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass238,265 miles (+2,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    238,265 miles
    Test number
    888062936178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass236,056 miles (+33)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    236,056 miles
    Test number
    793012124474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers outer casings poor (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail236,023 miles (+1,261)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,023 miles
    Test number
    551844357961
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings poor (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass234,762 miles (+4,688)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,762 miles
    Test number
    251741903248
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass230,074 miles (+11,914)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    230,074 miles
    Test number
    969650870943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass218,160 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    218,160 miles
    Test number
    434659336641
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak REAR DIFF, FRONT DIFF, TRANSFER BOX & ENGINE
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR PROPSHAFT

  10. Fail218,136 miles (+11,392)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,136 miles
    Test number
    259916485687
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak REAR DIFF, FRONT DIFF, TRANSFER BOX & ENGINE
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR PROPSHAFT

  11. Pass206,744 miles (+9,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    206,744 miles
    Test number
    133173453987
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass196,915 miles (+310)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    196,915 miles
    Test number
    859166215913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail196,605 miles (+10,732)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,605 miles
    Test number
    330829909450
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass185,873 miles (+14,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    185,873 miles
    Test number
    659733645161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,598 miles (+18,577)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    171,598 miles
    Test number
    265750834152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass153,021 miles (+19,005)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    297028933492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential has a slight oil leak

  17. Pass134,016 miles (+11,871)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,016 miles
    Test number
    226060342494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass122,145 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    397859531136
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail122,134 miles (+13,098)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,134 miles
    Test number
    698139031125
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail109,036 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    561410340121
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass109,036 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    863150840104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    193156158021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,137 miles (+9,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    841286258071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass96,439 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    740462157095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,011 miles
    Test number
    420725756062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T305 DAX

Does T305 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T305 DAX expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T305 DAX?
The MOT on T305 DAX expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T305 DAX done?
T305 DAX was recorded at 244,730 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has T305 DAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 DAX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T305 DAX 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 T305 DAX find?
T305 DAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive leaking from several places, and 7 more.

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