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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T31 DEFMOT history

T31 DEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,626 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 DEF was last recorded at 156,626 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2011: 93,021 miles, lower than 859,774 miles on 26 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,500 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,626 miles
  • 2025 – 155,500 miles
  • 2024 – 149,840 miles
  • 2023 – 148,369 miles
  • 2022 – 146,884 miles
  • 2020 – 136,347 miles
  • 2019 – 134,515 miles
  • 2018 – 134,060 miles
  • 2017 – 131,706 miles
  • 2016 – 127,722 miles
  • 2015 – 123,072 miles
  • 2014 – 115,761 miles
  • 2013 – 108,332 miles
  • 2012 – 101,121 miles
  • 2011 – 93,021 miles
  • 2010 – 859,774 miles
  • 2009 – 79,919 miles
  • 2008 – 63,565 miles
  • 2007 – 50,736 miles
  • 2006 – 38,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,626 miles
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH TRACK ROD END BOOTS PERISHED
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,626 miles (+1,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,626 miles
    Test number
    361365522027
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH TRACK ROD END BOOTS PERISHED
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,500 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,500 miles
    Test number
    357695426124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,840 miles (+1,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,840 miles
    Test number
    859957125049
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,369 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,369 miles
    Test number
    822812841406
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,367 miles (+1,483)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,367 miles
    Test number
    184479659728
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,884 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,884 miles
    Test number
    402095721293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,833 miles (+10,486)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,833 miles
    Test number
    441024974867
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Sway bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass136,347 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    470512140992
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass134,515 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,515 miles
    Test number
    873102413861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,060 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    972045358182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,706 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    150002476304
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass127,722 miles (+4,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,722 miles
    Test number
    686717709427
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn close to limits

  13. Pass123,072 miles (+7,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    508631215243
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass115,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    795844224269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,761 miles (+7,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    399604324444
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass108,332 miles (+7,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    385281133231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass101,121 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    267834932280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,021 miles (-766,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    155961621231
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass859,774 miles (+779,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    859,774 miles
    Test number
    232788130293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,919 miles (+16,354)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    321777869419
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear shocker lower bushes starting to wear

  21. Pass63,565 miles (+12,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    113463558288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,736 miles (+12,450)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    494131267238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    181481446205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 DEF

Does T31 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 DEF is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 DEF?
The MOT on T31 DEF is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 DEF done?
T31 DEF was recorded at 156,626 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has T31 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 DEF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T31 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T31 DEF find?
T31 DEF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front both track rod end boots perished; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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