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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,400 cc

T40 MLDMOT history

T40 MLD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,392 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MLD was last recorded at 131,392 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,392 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,392 miles
  • 2025 – 128,883 miles
  • 2024 – 127,688 miles
  • 2022 – 125,898 miles
  • 2021 – 116,180 miles
  • 2020 – 108,689 miles
  • 2019 – 96,802 miles
  • 2018 – 84,174 miles
  • 2017 – 76,675 miles
  • 2016 – 72,210 miles
  • 2015 – 68,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,392 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front steering damper has slight play in a bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested,due to equipment in rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,392 miles
    Test number
    144656190156
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,392 miles (+2,509)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,392 miles
    Test number
    157012357373
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    817136417767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,883 miles (+1,195)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    629457147816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  5. Pass127,688 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,688 miles
    Test number
    156178366964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,898 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    774140611980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper has slight play in a bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested,due to equipment in rear

  7. Fail125,898 miles (+9,718)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    760490623900
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper has slight play in a bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested,due to equipment in rear

  8. Pass116,180 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    848401336937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,689 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,689 miles
    Test number
    318917820616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail108,672 miles (+11,870)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,672 miles
    Test number
    288188864201
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass96,802 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    961366477528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    986629036559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm ball joint x2 joints slight play
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light

  13. Fail84,144 miles (+7,469)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    603144576114
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm ball joint x2 joints slight play
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light

  14. Pass76,675 miles (+4,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    469256333418
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN STEERING BOX
    • AdvisoryWIPER BLADES SPLITTING

  15. Pass72,210 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    282555260548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    950383350462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 MLD

Does T40 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MLD is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 MLD?
The MOT on T40 MLD is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MLD done?
T40 MLD was recorded at 131,392 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has T40 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MLD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 MLD 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 T40 MLD find?
T40 MLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, and 1 more.

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