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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T3 TWSMOT history

T3 TWS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,756 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 TWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 TWS was last recorded at 191,756 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,130 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,626 miles
Average per year
6,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,756 miles
  • 2024 – 187,130 miles
  • 2023 – 182,642 miles
  • 2022 – 181,613 miles
  • 2021 – 181,130 miles
  • 2020 – 180,581 miles
  • 2019 – 179,998 miles
  • 2018 – 177,857 miles
  • 2017 – 175,337 miles
  • 2016 – 172,163 miles
  • 2015 – 168,634 miles
  • 2014 – 164,706 miles
  • 2013 – 162,292 miles
  • 2012 – 150,285 miles
  • 2011 – 140,777 miles
  • 2010 – 126,680 miles
  • 2009 – 119,791 miles
  • 2008 – 105,138 miles
  • 2007 – 92,141 miles
  • 2005 – 66,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,756 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,756 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,756 miles
    Test number
    933492165598
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,130 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    126955717403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,642 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    182,642 miles
    Test number
    174839796057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,613 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    181,613 miles
    Test number
    770162266559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,606 miles (+476)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,606 miles
    Test number
    938378579957
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,130 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,130 miles
    Test number
    148925993008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,581 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,581 miles
    Test number
    698415745223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,998 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,998 miles
    Test number
    622701855686
    • AdvisoryDamage on screen less than 10mm outside zone a

  9. Pass177,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,857 miles
    Test number
    223790713325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes worn

  10. Fail177,587 miles (+2,250)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,587 miles
    Test number
    698883178990
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes worn

  11. Pass175,337 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,337 miles
    Test number
    667583914456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,163 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,163 miles
    Test number
    723492040593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,634 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,634 miles
    Test number
    669291515253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,706 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    164,706 miles
    Test number
    419070214280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass162,292 miles (+12,007)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    162,292 miles
    Test number
    409908823223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,285 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    150,285 miles
    Test number
    575019472143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,777 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    495147991078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine Oil Level low on dip stick 1 litre added
    • NotePassengers step coroded and holed

  18. Fail140,777 miles (+14,097)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    959457091047
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine Oil Level low on dip stick 1 litre added
    • NotePassengers step coroded and holed

  19. Pass126,680 miles (+6,889)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    126,680 miles
    Test number
    120275330456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteExtra locknut fitted to steering box drop arm.
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged.

  20. Pass119,791 miles (+14,653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    119,791 miles
    Test number
    943117829022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  21. Pass105,138 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    831979408018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    92,141 miles
    Test number
    214745407031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,141 miles (+25,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,141 miles
    Test number
    111214207430
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

  24. Pass66,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    773939845366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 TWS

Does T3 TWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 TWS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 TWS?
The MOT on T3 TWS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 TWS done?
T3 TWS was recorded at 191,756 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,277 miles a year.
Has T3 TWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 TWS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 TWS 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 TWS find?
T3 TWS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central brake pedal wearing smooth; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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