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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T381 MTWMOT history

T381 MTW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 MTW
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
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 MTW was last recorded at 111,671 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2008: 69,628 miles, lower than 611,237 miles on 21 Sept 2007.
  • 24 Sept 2012: 79,137 miles, lower than 772,873 miles on 16 Sept 2011.
  • 16 Sept 2014: 83,758 miles, lower than 811,933 miles on 19 Sept 2013.

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
110,776 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
2,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,671 miles
  • 2025 – 110,776 miles
  • 2024 – 110,501 miles
  • 2023 – 109,115 miles
  • 2022 – 108,795 miles
  • 2021 – 108,028 miles
  • 2020 – 106,765 miles
  • 2019 – 100,975 miles
  • 2018 – 92,737 miles
  • 2017 – 88,648 miles
  • 2016 – 87,628 miles
  • 2015 – 85,536 miles
  • 2014 – 83,758 miles
  • 2013 – 811,933 miles
  • 2012 – 79,137 miles
  • 2011 – 772,873 miles
  • 2010 – 752,064 miles
  • 2009 – 73,831 miles
  • 2008 – 69,628 miles
  • 2007 – 611,237 miles
  • 2006 – 54,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,671 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust silencer support broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hand brake on light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,671 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    799422575129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,776 miles (+275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,776 miles
    Test number
    413660393834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,501 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    253449724693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail110,500 miles (+1,385)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,500 miles
    Test number
    306691146996
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass109,115 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    904832673538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer support broken
    • AdvisoryHand brake on light not working

  6. Fail109,115 miles (+320)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    822080361057
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer support broken
    • AdvisoryHand brake on light not working

  7. Pass108,795 miles (+767)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,795 miles
    Test number
    579024225606
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Yellow background tarnished (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,028 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,028 miles
    Test number
    329102864544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail108,027 miles (+1,262)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    421160564276
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass106,765 miles (+5,790)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,765 miles
    Test number
    529971807675
    • MinorHorn not working properly Stalk faulty (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

  11. Pass100,975 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    800615139050
    • MinorHorn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail100,975 miles (+8,238)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    144414095059
    • 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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass92,737 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    578905541758
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail92,737 miles (+4,089)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    207157133605
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass88,648 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,648 miles
    Test number
    888653953922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,628 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    487387895061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,536 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    720800532412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,758 miles (-728,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,758 miles
    Test number
    359669154479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass811,933 miles (+732,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    811,933 miles
    Test number
    706842963245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,137 miles (-693,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    219528362271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass772,873 miles (+20,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    772,873 miles
    Test number
    916779551222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass752,064 miles (+678,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    752,064 miles
    Test number
    663941370205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    721131569225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,831 miles (+4,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    621620069237
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,628 miles (-541,609)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    352641778409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass611,237 miles (+556,373)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    611,237 miles
    Test number
    360644667240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    224644436296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T381 MTW

Does T381 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 MTW is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T381 MTW?
The MOT on T381 MTW is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T381 MTW done?
T381 MTW was recorded at 111,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,831 miles a year.
Has T381 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 MTW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T381 MTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 27 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T381 MTW find?
T381 MTW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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