Land Rover Defender
Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
T31 TLWMOT history
T31 TLW is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 53,982 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 TLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 TLW was last recorded at 53,982 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 50,477 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,505 miles
- Average per year
- 2,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,982 miles
- 2024 – 50,477 miles
- 2023 – 47,379 miles
- 2022 – 44,888 miles
- 2021 – 41,676 miles
- 2020 – 37,068 miles
- 2019 – 33,012 miles
- 2018 – 26,791 miles
- 2016 – 15,787 miles
- 2015 – 15,726 miles
- 2014 – 15,464 miles
- 2013 – 13,390 miles
- 2012 – 11,027 miles
- 2011 – 9,804 miles
- 2010 – 6,878 miles
- 2009 – 5,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,982 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,982 miles (+3,505)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 53,982 miles
- Test number
- 847679259902
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass50,477 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 50,477 miles
- Test number
- 102303683572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,379 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 47,379 miles
- Test number
- 375901632671
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass44,888 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 44,888 miles
- Test number
- 451625208634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,676 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,676 miles
- Test number
- 464215197382
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,068 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 37,068 miles
- Test number
- 324013959587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,012 miles (+6,221)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,012 miles
- Test number
- 460942217700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,791 miles (+175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 26,791 miles
- Test number
- 911566381064
- AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail26,616 miles (+6,217)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,616 miles
- Test number
- 229430310305
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass20,399 miles (+4,612)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 20,399 miles
- Test number
- 205001374246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,787 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 15,787 miles
- Test number
- 915175496119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,726 miles (+262)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 15,726 miles
- Test number
- 807454885034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,464 miles (+2,074)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 15,464 miles
- Test number
- 128041694052
- NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly torn
Pass13,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 13,390 miles
- Test number
- 368539893080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,381 miles (+2,354)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,381 miles
- Test number
- 779329993082
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass11,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 11,027 miles
- Test number
- 239750712482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,018 miles (+1,214)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,018 miles
- Test number
- 258910112144
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass9,804 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 9,804 miles
- Test number
- 105357311165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,878 miles (+1,503)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 6,878 miles
- Test number
- 452475520149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 5,375 miles
- Test number
- 722593739148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 TLW
- Does T31 TLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 TLW is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T31 TLW?
- The MOT on T31 TLW is valid until 2 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 TLW done?
- T31 TLW was recorded at 53,982 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
- Has T31 TLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 TLW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on T31 TLW 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 TLW find?
- T31 TLW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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