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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T386 MTWMOT history

T386 MTW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,181 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T386 MTW was last recorded at 107,181 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,309 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
2,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,181 miles
  • 2025 – 106,309 miles
  • 2024 – 105,209 miles
  • 2023 – 104,336 miles
  • 2022 – 103,297 miles
  • 2021 – 102,787 miles
  • 2020 – 102,458 miles
  • 2019 – 101,609 miles
  • 2018 – 98,740 miles
  • 2017 – 95,688 miles
  • 2016 – 94,128 miles
  • 2015 – 90,785 miles
  • 2014 – 88,510 miles
  • 2013 – 86,645 miles
  • 2012 – 83,892 miles
  • 2011 – 80,454 miles
  • 2010 – 75,874 miles
  • 2009 – 73,368 miles
  • 2008 – 70,678 miles
  • 2007 – 66,854 miles
  • 2006 – 63,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,181 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Spring upper turrets corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,181 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    647061464017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,309 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,309 miles
    Test number
    917593814856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,794 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    984710573093
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Spring upper turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail105,792 miles (+583)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    364523834864
    • MajorFront Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Hole in bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS & OF (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Spring upper turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass105,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    721431570907
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Majority of chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail105,209 miles (+873)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,209 miles
    Test number
    297063055896
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg/ body mount/ fuel tank mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in pipe after rea silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,336 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    385120644568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Fail104,335 miles (+1,038)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    745505140261
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass103,297 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    507376633655
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside headlamp lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Fail103,297 miles (+510)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    310639722526
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside headlamp lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass102,787 miles (+329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    838934691207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced a frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced a frame mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass102,458 miles (+849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    827488895519
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear upper suspension arm mounting areas corroded at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and has patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass101,609 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    769075339092
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass98,740 miles (+3,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    366453146259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic outer housing missing (5.2.4a)

  15. Pass95,688 miles (+1,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,688 miles
    Test number
    120726545149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass94,128 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    217794005964
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer door handle damaged but not affecting function
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk damage to casing but not affecting function
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion and general repairs

  17. Pass90,785 miles (+2,275)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    186838995050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteTyres cracking due to age

  18. Pass88,510 miles (+1,865)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    975425884073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteAll tyres minor cracking to tread

  19. Pass86,645 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    266630703454
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  20. Pass83,892 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    179129562075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail83,892 miles (+3,438)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    886229462045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass80,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    446122781050
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail80,454 miles (+4,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    565932581028
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass75,874 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,874 miles
    Test number
    774287060007
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass73,368 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,368 miles
    Test number
    233703889052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass70,678 miles (+3,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    151638488484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail66,854 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    690279687077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate

  28. Pass66,854 miles (+3,207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    970219787068
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate

  29. Pass63,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    122961996443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront number plate

Questions about T386 MTW

Does T386 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T386 MTW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T386 MTW?
The MOT on T386 MTW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T386 MTW done?
T386 MTW was recorded at 107,181 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,144 miles a year.
Has T386 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 MTW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T386 MTW 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 T386 MTW find?
T386 MTW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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