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Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T476 ALRMOT history

T476 ALR is a multi-colour diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
188,757 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T476 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T476 ALR was last recorded at 188,757 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,242 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,515 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,757 miles
  • 2023 – 186,242 miles
  • 2022 – 184,712 miles
  • 2020 – 176,935 miles
  • 2019 – 172,119 miles
  • 2018 – 166,708 miles
  • 2017 – 162,222 miles
  • 2016 – 160,626 miles
  • 2015 – 157,673 miles
  • 2014 – 154,033 miles
  • 2013 – 141,088 miles
  • 2012 – 128,701 miles
  • 2011 – 127,452 miles
  • 2010 – 123,033 miles
  • 2009 – 117,655 miles
  • 2008 – 115,629 miles
  • 2007 – 112,331 miles
  • 2006 – 110,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,757 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.

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill,triangle support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,757 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,757 miles
    Test number
    934225934263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,242 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,242 miles
    Test number
    728229047636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail186,188 miles (+1,476)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,188 miles
    Test number
    974707490210
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel retaining device missing and other bolts loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. Pass184,712 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,712 miles
    Test number
    163311376131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,935 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,935 miles
    Test number
    275299149073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass172,119 miles (+462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,119 miles
    Test number
    379209025371
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Fail171,657 miles (+4,949)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,657 miles
    Test number
    981005713112
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass166,708 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,708 miles
    Test number
    383988462490
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill,triangle support (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking slightly
  9. Fail166,702 miles (+4,480)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,702 miles
    Test number
    765269468632
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill,triangle support (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking slightly
  10. Pass162,222 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,222 miles
    Test number
    213604258748
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass160,626 miles (+2,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,626 miles
    Test number
    500616330974
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff seal
    • AdvisorySlight leak nearside front hub seal
  12. Pass157,673 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,673 miles
    Test number
    267867585431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,033 miles (+12,945)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,033 miles
    Test number
    546600994025
    • NoteGearbox has slight oil leak
    • NoteRear diff has slight oil leak
  14. Pass141,088 miles (+12,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,088 miles
    Test number
    189213493477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Pass128,701 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    416373182047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass127,452 miles (+38)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    685895251290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail127,414 miles (+4,381)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    729082921275
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  18. Pass123,033 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    523565010270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,655 miles (+2,026)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,655 miles
    Test number
    234034229245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers and passenger seat belts have signs of chaffing
    • NoteDrivers seat belt catch damaged
  20. Pass115,629 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,629 miles
    Test number
    201267228235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  21. Pass112,331 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    104182927220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    994347826235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T476 ALR

Does T476 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T476 ALR expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T476 ALR?
The MOT on T476 ALR expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T476 ALR done?
T476 ALR was recorded at 188,757 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has T476 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T476 ALR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T476 ALR 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 T476 ALR find?
T476 ALR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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