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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T30 FOYMOT history

T30 FOY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 127,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,876 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 FOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 FOY was last recorded at 127,876 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 2,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,395 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,481 miles
Average per year
5,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,876 miles
  • 2024 – 125,395 miles
  • 2023 – 124,781 miles
  • 2022 – 123,674 miles
  • 2021 – 122,187 miles
  • 2020 – 120,330 miles
  • 2019 – 119,263 miles
  • 2018 – 110,807 miles
  • 2017 – 99,268 miles
  • 2016 – 89,382 miles
  • 2015 – 84,370 miles
  • 2014 – 75,940 miles
  • 2013 – 68,359 miles
  • 2011 – 62,012 miles
  • 2010 – 54,947 miles
  • 2009 – 50,946 miles
  • 2008 – 46,556 miles
  • 2007 – 41,496 miles
  • 2006 – 34,844 miles
  • 2005 – 30,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,876 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    644517864254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,395 miles
    Test number
    937006508578
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,395 miles (+614)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,395 miles
    Test number
    481030382744
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,781 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    476152629602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,780 miles (+1,106)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,780 miles
    Test number
    445002478040
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    311593299567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,673 miles (+1,486)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    199856061621
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,187 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,187 miles
    Test number
    430248038222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Small cuts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe union heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass120,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    945865429828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,330 miles (+1,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    673658778197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass119,263 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,263 miles
    Test number
    250420110311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail119,263 miles (+8,456)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,263 miles
    Test number
    535668471289
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle release operation faulty (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strengthening plate - chassis to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strengthening plate to chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible partialy obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis to outrigger/strengthening plate + cannot fully see! (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to outrigger/strengthening plate + cannot fully see! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,807 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    106156410789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Fail110,793 miles (+11,525)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    572992546081
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  15. Pass99,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    410772541173
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both sides outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail99,268 miles (+9,886)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    233346765603
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both sides outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass89,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    785222072984
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail89,382 miles (+5,012)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    521487084980
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,370 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    426143915184
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail84,335 miles (+8,395)5 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    326370715138
    • DangerousBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass75,940 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    386229214137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,938 miles (+7,579)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    215724414187
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass68,359 miles (+6,347)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    688421713059
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass62,012 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    445914491263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u/j nut missing.

  25. Fail62,012 miles (+7,065)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    825844891223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u/j nut missing.

  26. Pass54,947 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    490914410475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs weorn

  27. Fail54,947 miles (+4,001)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    153686100321
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs weorn

  28. Pass50,946 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    443641429386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,556 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    724820398243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,496 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    444424407337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,844 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    161807546280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,020 miles
    Test number
    352198945453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 FOY

Does T30 FOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 FOY expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 FOY?
The MOT on T30 FOY expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 FOY done?
T30 FOY was recorded at 127,876 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 5,029 miles a year.
Has T30 FOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 FOY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T30 FOY 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 T30 FOY find?
T30 FOY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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