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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T475 LDAMOT history

T475 LDA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,445 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 LDA was last recorded at 78,445 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2011: 43,773 miles, lower than 79,779 miles on 4 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,052 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
1,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,445 miles
  • 2025 – 77,288 miles
  • 2023 – 75,925 miles
  • 2022 – 74,822 miles
  • 2021 – 74,284 miles
  • 2019 – 73,775 miles
  • 2018 – 72,704 miles
  • 2017 – 71,940 miles
  • 2015 – 67,954 miles
  • 2014 – 60,072 miles
  • 2013 – 53,614 miles
  • 2012 – 51,091 miles
  • 2011 – 43,773 miles
  • 2010 – 79,779 miles
  • 2009 – 68,293 miles
  • 2007 – 53,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Swivels Weeping
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear diff pinion leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust bracket loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,445 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    123474194616
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivels Weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,445 miles (+393)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    815089547393
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivels Weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,052 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    946577959047
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle swivel joints damp

  4. Pass77,288 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    448203104932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,925 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    845017864788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,822 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    466941326791
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front swivel oil seals misting both sides

  7. Pass74,284 miles (+509)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    979429042716
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 4 x ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and ferule corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel oil seals misting both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and ferule (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,775 miles (+1,071)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    834140020561
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass72,704 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    358447861314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass71,940 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    902744269733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,954 miles (+759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    212001917162
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket loose

  12. Fail67,195 miles (+7,123)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    189818881293
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (8.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSeat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket loose

  13. Pass60,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    689127184246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,072 miles (+6,458)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    999307784253
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSplit pins missing from all T.R.E. nuts but all nuts are tight.

  15. Pass53,614 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    615185603344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,091 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    939653692293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,773 miles
    Test number
    198313511231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail43,773 miles (-36,006)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,773 miles
    Test number
    677453211279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSteering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass79,779 miles (+11,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    291125750185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,293 miles (+14,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,293 miles
    Test number
    221840269149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    373805507082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T475 LDA

Does T475 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 LDA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 LDA?
The MOT on T475 LDA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 LDA done?
T475 LDA was recorded at 78,445 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
Has T475 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 LDA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T475 LDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T475 LDA find?
T475 LDA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front swivels weeping; oil leak, but not excessive.

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