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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T43 TDAMOT history

T43 TDA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,745 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 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 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 TDA was last recorded at 140,745 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,875 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,745 miles
  • 2025 – 135,875 miles
  • 2024 – 132,038 miles
  • 2023 – 128,461 miles
  • 2022 – 126,077 miles
  • 2021 – 123,229 miles
  • 2020 – 121,199 miles
  • 2019 – 117,367 miles
  • 2018 – 114,043 miles
  • 2017 – 109,693 miles
  • 2016 – 102,347 miles
  • 2015 – 92,418 miles
  • 2014 – 82,825 miles
  • 2013 – 71,246 miles
  • 2012 – 62,033 miles
  • 2011 – 54,319 miles
  • 2010 – 48,096 miles
  • 2009 – 41,865 miles
  • 2007 – 36,162 miles
  • 2006 – 27,198 miles
  • 2005 – 19,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,745 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,745 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,745 miles
    Test number
    553452990811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    157774159066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,875 miles (+3,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    656377692748
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,038 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,038 miles
    Test number
    569191767115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,461 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,461 miles
    Test number
    246156232397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,077 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    555994860036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,229 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,229 miles
    Test number
    586188893062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,199 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    419504485657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,367 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    477440421704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,043 miles (+4,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    292043064046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass109,693 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    806709592231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,347 miles (+9,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    499626240370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass92,418 miles (+9,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    265793405449
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass82,825 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,825 miles
    Test number
    187304604151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,246 miles (+9,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    836265103150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass62,033 miles (+7,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    115614992404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass54,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    445350481033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail54,318 miles (+6,222)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    858380381097
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass48,096 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    344940210164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass41,865 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    420434309102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,162 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    800523257352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,198 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    593051526396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    923889195275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T43 TDA

Does T43 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 TDA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T43 TDA?
The MOT on T43 TDA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 TDA done?
T43 TDA was recorded at 140,745 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has T43 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 TDA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T43 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 T43 TDA find?
T43 TDA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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