Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
T50 LRVMOT history
T50 LRV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,514 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 LRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 LRV was last recorded at 126,514 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,443 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,071 miles
- Average per year
- 4,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,514 miles
- 2024 – 124,443 miles
- 2023 – 121,570 miles
- 2022 – 116,315 miles
- 2021 – 116,315 miles
- 2020 – 114,400 miles
- 2019 – 111,999 miles
- 2018 – 109,772 miles
- 2017 – 106,565 miles
- 2016 – 103,713 miles
- 2015 – 99,165 miles
- 2014 – 94,005 miles
- 2013 – 78,439 miles
- 2012 – 63,720 miles
- 2010 – 44,540 miles
- 2008 – 39,678 miles
- 2007 – 36,681 miles
- 2006 – 32,338 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,514 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross - Member and Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Offside Chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,514 miles (+2,071)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,514 miles
- Test number
- 707714771337
- AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross - Member and Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass124,443 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 124,443 miles
- Test number
- 518144336834
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,422 miles (+2,852)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,422 miles
- Test number
- 363899239945
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,570 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 121,570 miles
- Test number
- 111660423413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Offside Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail121,565 miles (+5,250)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,565 miles
- Test number
- 483401205599
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Offside Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass116,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 116,315 miles
- Test number
- 764210635930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,315 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,315 miles
- Test number
- 549340566413
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering wheel loose (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass114,400 miles (+2,401)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,400 miles
- Test number
- 756067001741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,999 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,999 miles
- Test number
- 737461949055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,998 miles (+2,226)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,998 miles
- Test number
- 560472509277
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass109,772 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 109,772 miles
- Test number
- 238539521563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel house seal has seep of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,756 miles (+3,191)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,756 miles
- Test number
- 331951575089
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel house seal has seep of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,565 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 106,565 miles
- Test number
- 543536264754
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight seep of grease from swivel house seal
Fail106,565 miles (+2,852)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,565 miles
- Test number
- 493171278415
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight seep of grease from swivel house seal
Pass103,713 miles (+4,548)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,713 miles
- Test number
- 674614687184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 99,165 miles
- Test number
- 457171145155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,165 miles (+5,160)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,165 miles
- Test number
- 286381545497
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass94,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 94,005 miles
- Test number
- 667062134117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,004 miles (+15,565)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,004 miles
- Test number
- 158372234195
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,439 miles (+14,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,439 miles
- Test number
- 659522373004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass63,720 miles (+19,180)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,720 miles
- Test number
- 238642482069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,540 miles (+940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,540 miles
- Test number
- 784270420323
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass43,600 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 43,600 miles
- Test number
- 514986240179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,678 miles (+2,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,678 miles
- Test number
- 161373848395
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,681 miles (+4,343)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,681 miles
- Test number
- 682071537331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 32,338 miles
- Test number
- 844625706327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T50 LRV
- Does T50 LRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 LRV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 LRV?
- The MOT on T50 LRV is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 LRV done?
- T50 LRV was recorded at 126,514 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,869 miles a year.
- Has T50 LRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 LRV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T50 LRV 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 T50 LRV find?
- T50 LRV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: central suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross - member and chassis; front steering linkage deformed but serviceable; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 7 more.
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