Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T430 LAHMOT history
T430 LAH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 139,447 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T430 LAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T430 LAH was last recorded at 139,447 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 6,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,356 miles · 19 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,091 miles
- Average per year
- 4,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,447 miles
- 2024 – 133,356 miles
- 2023 – 125,396 miles
- 2022 – 121,115 miles
- 2021 – 114,903 miles
- 2020 – 109,877 miles
- 2019 – 106,138 miles
- 2018 – 101,363 miles
- 2017 – 98,466 miles
- 2016 – 95,263 miles
- 2015 – 92,116 miles
- 2014 – 89,255 miles
- 2013 – 86,588 miles
- 2012 – 85,418 miles
- 2011 – 84,303 miles
- 2010 – 82,196 miles
- 2009 – 79,460 miles
- 2008 – 74,799 miles
- 2007 – 69,693 miles
- 2006 – 61,918 miles
- 2005 – 54,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail139,447 miles
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
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 body mount corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Diffs worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside tailgate catch missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail139,447 miles (+6,091)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,447 miles
- Test number
- 687781562200
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
Pass133,356 miles (+7,960)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 667118072879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,396 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,396 miles
- Test number
- 162816995687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,115 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,115 miles
- Test number
- 387468328209
- AdvisoryDiffs worn
- AdvisoryNearside tailgate catch missing
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Fail121,104 miles (+6,201)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,104 miles
- Test number
- 254104437484
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside tailgate catch missing
- AdvisoryDiffs worn
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass114,903 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 114,903 miles
- Test number
- 532240177043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,902 miles (+5,025)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,902 miles
- Test number
- 270443798006
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,877 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 109,877 miles
- Test number
- 996336550365
- AdvisoryOffside body mount corroded
Fail109,877 miles (+3,739)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,877 miles
- Test number
- 263917060550
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside body mount corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass106,138 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 106,138 miles
- Test number
- 935566305569
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail106,138 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,138 miles
- Test number
- 316691341493
- DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside body mount corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPark brake travel
Pass101,363 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 101,363 miles
- Test number
- 420643178713
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail101,363 miles (+2,897)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,363 miles
- Test number
- 717270077899
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass98,466 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 98,466 miles
- Test number
- 629880896987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
Fail98,466 miles (+3,203)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,466 miles
- Test number
- 799332056934
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering column universal joint insecure onto steering box (2.1.5)
- FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
Pass95,263 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 616336902983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,116 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,116 miles
- Test number
- 128222515200
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass92,116 miles (+2,861)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,116 miles
- Test number
- 615302515239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,255 miles (+2,667)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 89,255 miles
- Test number
- 366648314429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,588 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 86,588 miles
- Test number
- 305887223200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,418 miles (+1,115)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 85,418 miles
- Test number
- 178440222244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,303 miles (+2,107)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,303 miles
- Test number
- 436101921221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,196 miles (+2,736)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,196 miles
- Test number
- 733472620233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,460 miles (+4,661)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 79,460 miles
- Test number
- 983473929259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,799 miles (+5,106)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 74,799 miles
- Test number
- 581505928272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,693 miles (+7,775)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 69,693 miles
- Test number
- 523681127205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,918 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,918 miles
- Test number
- 961562526295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,913 miles (+7,616)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,913 miles
- Test number
- 353761826238
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 54,297 miles
- Test number
- 800584615258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T430 LAH
- Does T430 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T430 LAH expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T430 LAH?
- The MOT on T430 LAH expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T430 LAH done?
- T430 LAH was recorded at 139,447 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
- Has T430 LAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T430 LAH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T430 LAH 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 T430 LAH find?
- T430 LAH failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: brake servo inoperative; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, and 5 more.
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