Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
T3 SPYMOT history
T3 SPY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 96,516 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,408 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 SPY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 SPY was last recorded at 96,516 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,392 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,124 miles
- Average per year
- 4,408 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,516 miles
- 2024 – 92,392 miles
- 2023 – 88,341 miles
- 2022 – 85,489 miles
- 2021 – 81,629 miles
- 2020 – 78,091 miles
- 2019 – 75,514 miles
- 2018 – 73,206 miles
- 2017 – 70,488 miles
- 2016 – 68,183 miles
- 2015 – 65,417 miles
- 2014 – 62,170 miles
- 2013 – 58,300 miles
- 2012 – 54,610 miles
- 2011 – 47,002 miles
- 2010 – 41,450 miles
- 2009 – 31,301 miles
- 2008 – 20,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,516 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,516 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 96,516 miles
- Test number
- 520293396087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass92,392 miles (+4,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,392 miles
- Test number
- 510429408331
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass88,341 miles (+2,852)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,341 miles
- Test number
- 646746894765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,489 miles (+3,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,489 miles
- Test number
- 134192233802
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak Diff
Pass81,629 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 81,629 miles
- Test number
- 984839491678
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front diff leak
Pass78,091 miles (+2,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 78,091 miles
- Test number
- 287358447301
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 75,514 miles
- Test number
- 909842698087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,514 miles (+2,308)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,514 miles
- Test number
- 265962184258
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,206 miles
- Test number
- 967456827068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,206 miles (+2,718)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,206 miles
- Test number
- 173432626312
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,488 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,488 miles
- Test number
- 839866951159
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak From fuel regulator on the rear of cylinder head
Fail70,488 miles (+2,305)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,488 miles
- Test number
- 441352902639
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both not clearing screen (8.2.2)
Pass68,183 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,183 miles
- Test number
- 268962709487
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 193835465989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,417 miles (+3,247)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 205137647641
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass62,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,170 miles
- Test number
- 459267664296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,170 miles (+3,870)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,170 miles
- Test number
- 979577464226
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass58,300 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,300 miles
- Test number
- 555338063295
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass54,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,610 miles
- Test number
- 105512972273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,610 miles (+7,608)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,610 miles
- Test number
- 685832872285
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass47,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,002 miles
- Test number
- 309547161411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,002 miles (+5,552)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,002 miles
- Test number
- 368517861227
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,450 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,450 miles
- Test number
- 510830850295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion
- NoteSlight oil leak from front diff area
Fail41,540 miles (+10,239)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,540 miles
- Test number
- 931720150204
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion
- NoteSlight oil leak from front diff area
Pass31,301 miles (+10,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,301 miles
- Test number
- 372627049262
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass20,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,501 miles
- Test number
- 781146548253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 SPY
- Does T3 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 SPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 SPY?
- The MOT on T3 SPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 SPY done?
- T3 SPY was recorded at 96,516 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
- Has T3 SPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 SPY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on T3 SPY 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 T3 SPY find?
- T3 SPY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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