Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T42 TDAMOT history
T42 TDA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 147,890 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 20 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 2,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T42 TDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T42 TDA was last recorded at 147,890 miles on 21 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,883 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,890 miles
- 2025 – 147,883 miles
- 2024 – 147,465 miles
- 2023 – 147,352 miles
- 2022 – 147,104 miles
- 2021 – 147,079 miles
- 2020 – 146,835 miles
- 2019 – 146,743 miles
- 2018 – 146,298 miles
- 2016 – 146,220 miles
- 2015 – 144,921 miles
- 2014 – 142,901 miles
- 2013 – 140,593 miles
- 2012 – 140,041 miles
- 2011 – 139,208 miles
- 2010 – 138,799 miles
- 2009 – 138,195 miles
- 2008 – 137,307 miles
- 2007 – 129,344 miles
- 2006 – 104,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,890 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,890 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 147,890 miles
- Test number
- 254824462726
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass147,883 miles (+418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 147,883 miles
- Test number
- 529883600384
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,465 miles (+113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 147,465 miles
- Test number
- 509831294290
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe perished
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension and chassis
Pass147,352 miles (+248)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 147,352 miles
- Test number
- 300184152428
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass147,104 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 147,104 miles
- Test number
- 643183209891
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMain chassis corroded
Pass147,079 miles (+244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,079 miles
- Test number
- 464657528036
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to main chassis
Pass146,835 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 146,835 miles
- Test number
- 638669840411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,743 miles (+445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 146,743 miles
- Test number
- 636272216454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,298 miles (+78)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 146,298 miles
- Test number
- 504483406015
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass146,220 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 146,220 miles
- Test number
- 449591903390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,921 miles (+2,020)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,921 miles
- Test number
- 586970690879
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass142,901 miles (+2,308)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 142,901 miles
- Test number
- 585436854154
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteAll chassis light corrosion
Pass140,593 miles (+552)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 140,593 miles
- Test number
- 705240753159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,041 miles (+833)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 140,041 miles
- Test number
- 577982732112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,208 miles (+409)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 139,208 miles
- Test number
- 278251051452
- NoteAll chassis corroded
- NoteSteering box area slightly damp
Pass138,799 miles (+604)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 138,799 miles
- Test number
- 952017720144
- NoteEmissions to clean for smoke tester to read
- NoteSlight play in track rod ends
Pass138,195 miles (+888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 138,195 miles
- Test number
- 522588439129
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass137,307 miles (+7,963)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 137,307 miles
- Test number
- 500150948178
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteSlight play in steering system
- NoteUnder side of truck muddy
Pass129,344 miles (+24,903)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 129,344 miles
- Test number
- 832997537160
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish
Pass104,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 104,441 miles
- Test number
- 712008436131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T42 TDA
- Does T42 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 TDA is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T42 TDA?
- The MOT on T42 TDA is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T42 TDA done?
- T42 TDA was recorded at 147,890 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
- Has T42 TDA ever failed its MOT?
- No. T42 TDA has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on T42 TDA 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 T42 TDA find?
- T42 TDA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished; chassis corroded.
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