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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T371 TAWMOT history

T371 TAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,275 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T371 TAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T371 TAW was last recorded at 128,275 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 10,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,538 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,737 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,275 miles
  • 2023 – 117,538 miles
  • 2022 – 117,440 miles
  • 2021 – 116,765 miles
  • 2020 – 116,037 miles
  • 2019 – 114,576 miles
  • 2018 – 112,036 miles
  • 2017 – 110,484 miles
  • 2016 – 109,181 miles
  • 2015 – 108,116 miles
  • 2014 – 106,602 miles
  • 2013 – 104,750 miles
  • 2011 – 101,091 miles
  • 2010 – 93,574 miles
  • 2009 – 87,268 miles
  • 2008 – 81,122 miles
  • 2007 – 74,509 miles
  • 2006 – 68,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,275 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Various corosion,o/s rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,275 miles
    Test number
    802073740955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,275 miles (+10,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,275 miles
    Test number
    589567849287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,538 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    388131148522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,440 miles (+675)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    307777122363
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,765 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    336875609236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,738 miles (+701)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    933079721416
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm ball joint dust cover perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass116,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    795095084089
    • AdvisoryOffside Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,037 miles (+1,461)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    425189473814
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,576 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,576 miles
    Test number
    998657803241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,569 miles (+2,533)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    234357331623
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

  11. Pass112,036 miles (+1,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    252369663145
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear of chassis around fuel tank area

  12. Pass110,484 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    901432164873
    • AdvisoryVarious corosion,o/s rear tyre cracking

  13. Fail110,462 miles (+1,281)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,462 miles
    Test number
    280491362591
    • FailureFront Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s springtop towers (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable bushes worn (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVarious corosion,o/s rear tyre cracking

  14. Pass109,181 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,181 miles
    Test number
    309099871299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,156 miles (+1,040)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,156 miles
    Test number
    701465885055
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass108,116 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    616981055096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,602 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    287047974057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    677582653014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Fail104,750 miles (+3,659)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    967311453025
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail101,091 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    215423341317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass101,091 miles (+3,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    299903441340
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass97,780 miles (+4,206)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    798274301050
    • NoteNearside seat belt is marked by door catch
    • NoteOffside seat belt is marked by door catch
    • NoteRear chassis is rusting both sides near crossmember

  23. Pass93,574 miles (+6,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,574 miles
    Test number
    210260950081
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass87,268 miles (+6,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    771236629065
    • NoteSlight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

  25. Pass81,122 miles (+6,613)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    802403748024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSome play in rear shock absorber bushes

  26. Pass74,509 miles (+5,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    243610437008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass68,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,520 miles
    Test number
    353534236022
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  28. Fail68,520 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,520 miles
    Test number
    390684736044
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T371 TAW

Does T371 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T371 TAW expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T371 TAW?
The MOT on T371 TAW expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T371 TAW done?
T371 TAW was recorded at 128,275 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has T371 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T371 TAW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T371 TAW 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 T371 TAW find?
T371 TAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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