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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T3 WYDMOT history

T3 WYD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 223,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,647 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 WYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 WYD was last recorded at 223,647 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,436 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
7,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,647 miles
  • 2024 – 217,676 miles
  • 2023 – 209,307 miles
  • 2022 – 201,750 miles
  • 2021 – 193,374 miles
  • 2020 – 184,137 miles
  • 2019 – 176,193 miles
  • 2018 – 168,625 miles
  • 2017 – 161,884 miles
  • 2016 – 156,028 miles
  • 2015 – 151,127 miles
  • 2014 – 144,469 miles
  • 2013 – 133,413 miles
  • 2012 – 127,192 miles
  • 2011 – 120,503 miles
  • 2010 – 115,046 miles
  • 2009 – 107,661 miles
  • 2008 – 95,210 miles
  • 2007 – 82,426 miles
  • 2006 – 71,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,647 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear chassis / step rigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,647 miles (+211)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,647 miles
    Test number
    175909199099
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail223,436 miles (+5,760)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,436 miles
    Test number
    477130292643
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass217,676 miles (+8,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    217,676 miles
    Test number
    678380676944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass209,307 miles (+178)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    209,307 miles
    Test number
    231374921648
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis / step rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail209,129 miles (+7,379)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,129 miles
    Test number
    822980773804
    • MajorNearside Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis / step rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass201,750 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,750 miles
    Test number
    452177448976
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box, next to parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail201,750 miles (+8,376)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,750 miles
    Test number
    371203352426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box, next to parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass193,374 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,374 miles
    Test number
    817268884907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,323 miles (+9,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,323 miles
    Test number
    128185458581
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass184,137 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    184,137 miles
    Test number
    223637094572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail184,115 miles (+7,922)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,115 miles
    Test number
    493619235994
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass176,193 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,193 miles
    Test number
    904668147445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Below rear jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail175,961 miles (+7,336)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,961 miles
    Test number
    724481490865
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Below rear jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass168,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    706726680446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail168,625 miles (+6,741)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    514141453617
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass161,884 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,884 miles
    Test number
    195619095863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,874 miles (+5,846)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    650870137920
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass156,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,028 miles
    Test number
    806694691122
    • AdvisoryO/s swivel joint has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear ARB bushes perished

  19. Fail156,028 miles (+4,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,028 miles
    Test number
    667842925717
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s swivel joint has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear ARB bushes perished

  20. Pass151,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,127 miles
    Test number
    405300275046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,127 miles (+6,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,127 miles
    Test number
    499179165085
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass144,469 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,469 miles
    Test number
    126904684491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass133,413 miles (+6,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    846971473030
    • NoteSlight leak from offside front axle swivel hub

  24. Pass127,192 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    548530662069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,503 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,503 miles
    Test number
    667683681032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    734645180086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail115,046 miles (+7,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    522823880079
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

  28. Fail107,661 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    123272669439
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass107,661 miles (+12,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    893212269006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass95,210 miles (+12,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    773961778045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass82,426 miles (+10,444)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    640264277099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass71,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    791813086054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 WYD

Does T3 WYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 WYD is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 WYD?
The MOT on T3 WYD is valid until 19 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 WYD done?
T3 WYD was recorded at 223,647 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,715 miles a year.
Has T3 WYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 WYD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 WYD 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 WYD find?
T3 WYD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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