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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T379 LDTMOT history

T379 LDT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 248,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
248,138 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T379 LDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T379 LDT was last recorded at 248,138 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 20,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,612 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
20,526 miles
Average per year
9,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,138 miles
  • 2024 – 227,612 miles
  • 2023 – 210,988 miles
  • 2022 – 197,704 miles
  • 2021 – 174,610 miles
  • 2019 – 174,579 miles
  • 2018 – 169,622 miles
  • 2017 – 164,789 miles
  • 2016 – 157,412 miles
  • 2015 – 152,857 miles
  • 2014 – 149,505 miles
  • 2013 – 146,553 miles
  • 2012 – 136,523 miles
  • 2011 – 124,602 miles
  • 2010 – 111,913 miles
  • 2009 – 100,289 miles
  • 2008 – 89,475 miles
  • 2007 – 77,279 miles
  • 2006 – 70,177 miles
  • 2005 – 58,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,138 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,138 miles (+20,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    248,138 miles
    Test number
    682109623216
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass227,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    227,612 miles
    Test number
    475608238850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail227,612 miles (+16,624)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,612 miles
    Test number
    498428563801
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Cross rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,988 miles (+13,284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    210,988 miles
    Test number
    925137594463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass197,704 miles (+23,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,704 miles
    Test number
    400098818127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,610 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,610 miles
    Test number
    907542546394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,579 miles (+4,957)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,579 miles
    Test number
    481580409809
    • DangerousNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced riggers (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced riggers (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass169,622 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,622 miles
    Test number
    866632161126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,789 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,789 miles
    Test number
    420201104389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,412 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,412 miles
    Test number
    587491604251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,257 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,257 miles
    Test number
    888685594135
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sections of chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded inside section of rear cross member (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded underside section of rear cross member (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail155,255 miles (+2,398)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,255 miles
    Test number
    774236172573
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both sides rear (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  13. Pass152,857 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    238741235195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper park swicth faulty
    • NoteNearside front swivel seal leaking
    • NoteWipers not fully parked

  14. Fail152,857 miles (+3,352)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    266951735411
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper park swicth faulty
    • NoteNearside front swivel seal leaking
    • NoteWipers not fully parked

  15. Pass149,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    155029024109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,505 miles (+2,952)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    525878424119
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

  17. Pass146,553 miles (+10,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,553 miles
    Test number
    197742023304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass136,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    345530622316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail136,523 miles (+11,921)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    477577312403
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass124,602 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    716652691272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,596 miles (+12,683)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,596 miles
    Test number
    536140591219
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass111,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    511652930233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,906 miles (+11,617)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    343432230299
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass100,289 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    711332529212
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear prop uj worn

  25. Fail100,286 miles (+10,811)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,286 miles
    Test number
    230322929220
    • FailureNearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear prop uj worn

  26. Pass89,475 miles (+12,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    212916928257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,279 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    173360627212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass77,279 miles (+7,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    923070627244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass70,177 miles (+11,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    743290406326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass58,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    320675705313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T379 LDT

Does T379 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T379 LDT expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T379 LDT?
The MOT on T379 LDT expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T379 LDT done?
T379 LDT was recorded at 248,138 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 9,621 miles a year.
Has T379 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T379 LDT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T379 LDT 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 T379 LDT find?
T379 LDT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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