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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T325 EAFMOT history

T325 EAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,658 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T325 EAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T325 EAF was last recorded at 176,658 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,104 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,554 miles
Average per year
5,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,658 miles
  • 2025 – 174,104 miles
  • 2024 – 171,721 miles
  • 2023 – 168,421 miles
  • 2022 – 161,715 miles
  • 2021 – 156,088 miles
  • 2020 – 150,835 miles
  • 2019 – 144,235 miles
  • 2018 – 138,729 miles
  • 2016 – 138,074 miles
  • 2015 – 138,006 miles
  • 2014 – 126,530 miles
  • 2013 – 121,315 miles
  • 2012 – 113,556 miles
  • 2011 – 110,705 miles
  • 2010 – 106,373 miles
  • 2009 – 100,630 miles
  • 2008 – 91,918 miles
  • 2007 – 79,614 miles
  • 2006 – 67,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,658 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded not excessive at time of test.
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,658 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,658 miles
    Test number
    135106364920
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded not excessive at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass174,104 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,104 miles
    Test number
    761444355586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,721 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,721 miles
    Test number
    773745551936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,421 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,421 miles
    Test number
    295725893734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,248 miles (+6,533)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,248 miles
    Test number
    896898874940
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,715 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,715 miles
    Test number
    204279091567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,088 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,088 miles
    Test number
    153291476323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,835 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,835 miles
    Test number
    698537581280
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass144,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    856892693778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,235 miles (+5,506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    777838359737
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,729 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,729 miles
    Test number
    492594114069
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass138,074 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    447647841441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight body damage
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass138,006 miles (+11,476)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    417386265129
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail126,530 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    819491514080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBody panels damaged
    • NoteSlight misshape to offside rear tyre

  15. Pass126,530 miles (+5,215)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    965421414064
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBody panels damaged
    • NoteSlight misshape to offside rear tyre

  16. Pass121,315 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,315 miles
    Test number
    247263123088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail121,237 miles (+7,681)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    476561223073
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass113,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    946667922009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,556 miles (+2,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    858997222011
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass110,705 miles (+4,332)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    519197081074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight oil loss
    • NoteSome play centre rear upper trailing arm ball joint
    • NoteSome play in steering box

  21. Pass106,373 miles (+5,743)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    514170790080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil loss
    • NoteSlight play in all steering joints
    • NoteSome discolouration of rear number plate
    • NoteVehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections slightly corroded

  22. Pass100,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    831554189039
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail100,630 miles (+8,712)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    791134189078
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass91,918 miles (+261)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    871606488080
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside seat belt webbing merked

  25. Fail91,657 miles (+12,043)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,657 miles
    Test number
    944053578072
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside seat belt webbing merked

  26. Pass79,614 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    334066387097
    • NoteBoth front seat belts webbing are marked( been jammed in door )
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  27. Fail79,614 miles (+12,512)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    114096387465
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts webbings are marked ( been jammed in door catches )
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  28. Pass67,102 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    560743186091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush has slight play

Questions about T325 EAF

Does T325 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T325 EAF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T325 EAF?
The MOT on T325 EAF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T325 EAF done?
T325 EAF was recorded at 176,658 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,479 miles a year.
Has T325 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T325 EAF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T325 EAF 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 T325 EAF find?
T325 EAF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: chassis corroded not excessive at time of test.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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