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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T385 MLBMOT history

T385 MLB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,956 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 MLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 MLB was last recorded at 132,956 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,883 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,956 miles
  • 2025 – 130,883 miles
  • 2024 – 128,343 miles
  • 2023 – 125,871 miles
  • 2022 – 122,034 miles
  • 2021 – 117,017 miles
  • 2020 – 114,569 miles
  • 2019 – 113,298 miles
  • 2018 – 110,158 miles
  • 2017 – 106,218 miles
  • 2016 – 102,018 miles
  • 2015 – 99,208 miles
  • 2014 – 92,187 miles
  • 2013 – 85,910 miles
  • 2011 – 74,618 miles
  • 2010 – 68,322 miles
  • 2009 – 62,476 miles
  • 2007 – 51,034 miles
  • 2006 – 48,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,956 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Clutch pedel rubber wearing smooth.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,956 miles (+2,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,956 miles
    Test number
    632861692171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,883 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    426406841735
    • AdvisoryFront spheres leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,343 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,343 miles
    Test number
    365909150507
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,871 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,871 miles
    Test number
    820365117638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,034 miles (+5,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,034 miles
    Test number
    573587652862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,017 miles (+2,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    895568307085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,569 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    365076928222
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedel rubber wearing smooth.
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail114,569 miles (+1,271)1 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    255788308914
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedel rubber wearing smooth.
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass113,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    488827526754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,298 miles (+3,140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    754830296677
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    219314872337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corroded/Corrosion by the heater box/ Bulkhead

  12. Fail110,158 miles (+3,940)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    822289337950
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corroded/Corrosion by the heater box/ Bulkhead

  13. Pass106,218 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    343600771689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,018 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    217271999650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,208 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,208 miles
    Test number
    798799577734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    628934344232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,187 miles (+6,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    305751944275
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass85,910 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    369662843409
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r crossmember corroded

  19. Fail85,910 miles (+11,292)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    516611643214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r crossmember corroded

  20. Pass74,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    175013061231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,618 miles (+6,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    286918951285
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass68,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    391218750215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail68,322 miles (+5,846)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    163924450266
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass62,476 miles (+11,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    952952259260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass51,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    821154057250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,034 miles (+2,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    852434157252
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass48,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    640264056250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail48,270 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,270 miles
    Test number
    182034956246
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T385 MLB

Does T385 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T385 MLB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T385 MLB?
The MOT on T385 MLB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T385 MLB done?
T385 MLB was recorded at 132,956 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has T385 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 MLB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T385 MLB 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 T385 MLB find?
T385 MLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 1 more.

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