Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
T30 DEVMOT history
T30 DEV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,806 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T30 DEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T30 DEV was last recorded at 73,806 miles on 19 May 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Apr 2023: 61,590 miles, lower than 605,579 miles on 13 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,749 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 3,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,806 miles
- 2025 – 66,992 miles
- 2024 – 63,413 miles
- 2023 – 61,590 miles
- 2022 – 605,579 miles
- 2021 – 55,476 miles
- 2020 – 49,819 miles
- 2019 – 45,677 miles
- 2018 – 40,403 miles
- 2017 – 36,400 miles
- 2016 – 33,785 miles
- 2015 – 29,865 miles
- 2014 – 28,788 miles
- 2013 – 27,289 miles
- 2012 – 25,918 miles
- 2011 – 23,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,806 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear where they meet brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,806 miles (+57)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,806 miles
- Test number
- 278661325550
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear where they meet brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail73,749 miles (+6,757)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,749 miles
- Test number
- 567307971670
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint end on drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear where they meet brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass66,992 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 66,992 miles
- Test number
- 576882706922
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,413 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 63,413 miles
- Test number
- 463748737887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,590 miles (-543,989)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 61,590 miles
- Test number
- 561391557428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass605,579 miles (+545,000)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 605,579 miles
- Test number
- 192069355419
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail60,579 miles (+5,103)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,579 miles
- Test number
- 233977972874
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,476 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 55,476 miles
- Test number
- 817014525029
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes near rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorroded generally underneath
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box weep (2.1.5 (a))
Fail55,472 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,472 miles
- Test number
- 470776372058
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure Fixing missing from seat base (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose damaged Fuel tank breather pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes near rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorroded generally underneath
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp around tank breather
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box weep (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass49,819 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 49,819 miles
- Test number
- 587347892403
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Fail49,816 miles (+4,139)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,816 miles
- Test number
- 221923473957
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light, no hint of red (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes above axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass45,677 miles (+5,274)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 45,677 miles
- Test number
- 358462890669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 495914115724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,403 miles (+4,003)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 220518315805
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Pass36,400 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 36,400 miles
- Test number
- 964860586833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass33,785 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,785 miles
- Test number
- 663633892310
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,865 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,865 miles
- Test number
- 539696775029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,788 miles (+1,499)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,788 miles
- Test number
- 389317354063
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak from front diff pinion
Pass27,289 miles (+1,371)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 27,289 miles
- Test number
- 826216963018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,918 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,918 miles
- Test number
- 858829062071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,650 miles
- Test number
- 498277961052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T30 DEV
- Does T30 DEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 DEV is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T30 DEV?
- The MOT on T30 DEV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T30 DEV done?
- T30 DEV was recorded at 73,806 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
- Has T30 DEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T30 DEV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T30 DEV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T30 DEV find?
- T30 DEV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear where they meet brake hoses; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front, and 4 more.
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