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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T35 TDAMOT history

T35 TDA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,757 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 TDA was last recorded at 185,757 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,433 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
6,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,757 miles
  • 2024 – 181,433 miles
  • 2023 – 178,803 miles
  • 2022 – 176,449 miles
  • 2021 – 172,735 miles
  • 2020 – 167,935 miles
  • 2019 – 161,826 miles
  • 2018 – 156,905 miles
  • 2017 – 152,612 miles
  • 2016 – 149,241 miles
  • 2015 – 142,933 miles
  • 2014 – 136,501 miles
  • 2013 – 129,182 miles
  • 2012 – 123,635 miles
  • 2011 – 114,924 miles
  • 2010 – 104,942 miles
  • 2009 – 95,496 miles
  • 2008 – 83,461 miles
  • 2007 – 71,082 miles
  • 2006 – 60,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,757 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,757 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,757 miles
    Test number
    548993124986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,433 miles
    Test number
    723198638935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail181,416 miles (+2,613)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,416 miles
    Test number
    180060324363
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass178,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,803 miles
    Test number
    796450413540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,792 miles (+2,343)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,792 miles
    Test number
    177273006346
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Chassis within 30cm of tow bar (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Chassis corroded within 30cm of tow bar (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,449 miles (+3,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,449 miles
    Test number
    875051743815
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,735 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,735 miles
    Test number
    271141121732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,935 miles
    Test number
    890803236982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail167,923 miles (+6,097)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,923 miles
    Test number
    954325348216
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass161,826 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,826 miles
    Test number
    564644313019
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips on windscreen 2 places out of swept area

  11. Pass156,905 miles (+4,293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,905 miles
    Test number
    276707768792
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass152,612 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,612 miles
    Test number
    698347201983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,241 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,241 miles
    Test number
    598548641952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,221 miles (+6,288)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,221 miles
    Test number
    187216637029
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis, outer face (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis, outer face (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear face of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

  15. Pass142,933 miles (+6,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,933 miles
    Test number
    866822445164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass136,501 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,501 miles
    Test number
    487388354141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,182 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,182 miles
    Test number
    316940483123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,635 miles (+8,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,635 miles
    Test number
    115272882130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass114,924 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,924 miles
    Test number
    788030191173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,942 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    111647770154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    981091489162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail95,480 miles (+12,019)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,480 miles
    Test number
    133751489131
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,461 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    633700788130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,082 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    603881787103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,291 miles
    Test number
    904141006236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T35 TDA

Does T35 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 TDA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T35 TDA?
The MOT on T35 TDA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 TDA done?
T35 TDA was recorded at 185,757 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,487 miles a year.
Has T35 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 TDA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T35 TDA 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 TDA find?
T35 TDA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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