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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T37 TTAMOT history

T37 TTA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,644 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 TTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 TTA was last recorded at 133,644 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2017: 119,651 miles, lower than 160,878 miles on 22 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,641 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,644 miles
  • 2025 – 132,340 miles
  • 2024 – 130,763 miles
  • 2023 – 129,642 miles
  • 2022 – 128,816 miles
  • 2021 – 127,888 miles
  • 2020 – 127,016 miles
  • 2019 – 124,665 miles
  • 2018 – 122,814 miles
  • 2017 – 119,651 miles
  • 2016 – 160,878 miles
  • 2015 – 114,070 miles
  • 2014 – 110,878 miles
  • 2013 – 109,186 miles
  • 2011 – 106,264 miles
  • 2010 – 98,304 miles
  • 2009 – 92,649 miles
  • 2008 – 89,911 miles
  • 2007 – 81,727 miles
  • 2006 – 73,859 miles
  • 2005 – 61,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,644 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,644 miles
    Test number
    747876366660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail133,641 miles (+1,301)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,641 miles
    Test number
    743050948611
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,340 miles (+1,577)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    713668646939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass130,763 miles (+1,121)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,763 miles
    Test number
    245841708263
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass129,642 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    960201836823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail129,639 miles (+823)8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,639 miles
    Test number
    276791617622
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass128,816 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    567280257338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective below limit
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail128,808 miles (+920)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,808 miles
    Test number
    353985940262
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective below limit
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass127,888 miles (+872)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    296754556474
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective sidewall perished

  10. Pass127,016 miles (+2,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    938925764067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective outer sidewall cracked/perished

  11. Pass124,665 miles (+1,851)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    284890378504
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed

  12. Pass122,814 miles (+3,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    843336508017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hub seal slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass119,651 miles (-41,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,651 miles
    Test number
    528492042169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front scuffing to tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight misting of oil from hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass160,878 miles (+46,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,878 miles
    Test number
    916831031552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,070 miles (+3,192)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    577588625074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCracking to front nearside tyre sidewalls

  16. Pass110,878 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    856520434067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  17. Fail110,873 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    375023124074
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  18. Pass109,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,186 miles
    Test number
    448900813074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,186 miles (+2,922)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,186 miles
    Test number
    136688003452
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass106,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    158780751309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,260 miles (+3,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,260 miles
    Test number
    777810051329
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass102,618 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    106906101097
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass98,304 miles (+5,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    611268300023
    • NoteOffside wiperblade split but still clearing the screen

  24. Pass92,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    351360519016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,649 miles (+2,738)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    881009809092
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass89,911 miles (+8,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    984229268178
    • NoteOsf and nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass81,727 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,727 miles
    Test number
    801150177101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,859 miles (+12,466)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    313359256175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    961452055117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T37 TTA

Does T37 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 TTA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T37 TTA?
The MOT on T37 TTA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 TTA done?
T37 TTA was recorded at 133,644 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,503 miles a year.
Has T37 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 TTA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T37 TTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T37 TTA find?
T37 TTA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 7 more.

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