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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T31 PLWMOT history

T31 PLW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,273 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 PLW was last recorded at 156,273 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,971 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
6,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,273 miles
  • 2024 – 153,971 miles
  • 2023 – 152,246 miles
  • 2022 – 149,070 miles
  • 2021 – 144,759 miles
  • 2020 – 140,130 miles
  • 2019 – 134,105 miles
  • 2018 – 131,100 miles
  • 2017 – 122,251 miles
  • 2015 – 105,982 miles
  • 2014 – 103,514 miles
  • 2013 – 98,589 miles
  • 2012 – 92,287 miles
  • 2011 – 83,002 miles
  • 2009 – 73,393 miles
  • 2008 – 64,867 miles
  • 2007 – 53,093 miles
  • 2006 – 37,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,273 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,273 miles (+2,302)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,273 miles
    Test number
    504686585083
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
  2. Pass153,971 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,971 miles
    Test number
    148054494245
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,246 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,246 miles
    Test number
    191298492063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,070 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,070 miles
    Test number
    291965178176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear attached to flexi hose in front of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass144,759 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,759 miles
    Test number
    195016723835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,130 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,130 miles
    Test number
    605740286080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,105 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,105 miles
    Test number
    850342117117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass131,100 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    529232969685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,251 miles (+16,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,251 miles
    Test number
    289467432618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass105,982 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    351566180467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,514 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    958742304363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,520 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    205604354144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,589 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    647922823104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,287 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    189511412112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,002 miles (+9,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    496747891045
    • NoteRear tyres cracked.
  16. Pass73,393 miles (+8,526)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    171185079225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres outer sidewalls are cracked.
  17. Pass64,867 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    782631938243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,093 miles (+15,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    533715297235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,139 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    561497196226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    483188366025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 PLW

Does T31 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 PLW is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 PLW?
The MOT on T31 PLW is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 PLW done?
T31 PLW was recorded at 156,273 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,286 miles a year.
Has T31 PLW ever failed its MOT?
No. T31 PLW has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T31 PLW 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 T31 PLW find?
T31 PLW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; vehicle under sealed.

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