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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T35 TAAMOT history

T35 TAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,016 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 TAA was last recorded at 193,016 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,330 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,686 miles
Average per year
9,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,016 miles
  • 2024 – 186,330 miles
  • 2023 – 173,785 miles
  • 2022 – 167,430 miles
  • 2020 – 163,282 miles
  • 2019 – 152,229 miles
  • 2017 – 135,092 miles
  • 2016 – 121,913 miles
  • 2015 – 112,042 miles
  • 2014 – 96,535 miles
  • 2013 – 82,622 miles
  • 2012 – 62,643 miles
  • 2011 – 52,800 miles
  • 2010 – 40,936 miles
  • 2008 – 31,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,016 miles (+6,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,016 miles
    Test number
    703650049790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,330 miles (+12,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    186,330 miles
    Test number
    769473647838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,785 miles (+6,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,785 miles
    Test number
    366979230885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass167,430 miles (+4,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    797914109553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,282 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,282 miles
    Test number
    997102982960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,282 miles (+11,053)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,282 miles
    Test number
    573091497618
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,229 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    921356665807
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail152,229 miles (+17,137)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    820149209324
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel valve (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    149160225808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded, tempary repair.
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail135,092 miles (+13,179)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    991272317618
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded, tempary repair.
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass121,913 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,913 miles
    Test number
    618874891659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail121,913 miles (+9,871)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,913 miles
    Test number
    229763613522
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass112,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    442660474795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small cuts in treads

  14. Fail112,042 miles (+15,507)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    992692250695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small cuts in treads

  15. Pass96,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    955593844194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,535 miles (+13,913)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    288782644481
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass82,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    115761153150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,622 miles (+19,979)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    139231853139
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass62,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    775330832031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,643 miles (+9,843)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    347330732071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass52,800 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,800 miles
    Test number
    339195831017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,936 miles (+8,993)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    520493630000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

  23. Pass31,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    810747938337
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T35 TAA

Does T35 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 TAA is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T35 TAA?
The MOT on T35 TAA is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 TAA done?
T35 TAA was recorded at 193,016 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,494 miles a year.
Has T35 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 TAA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T35 TAA 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 T35 TAA find?
T35 TAA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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