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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T511 OVGMOT history

T511 OVG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,999 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T511 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T511 OVG was last recorded at 104,999 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,998 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,999 miles
  • 2024 – 104,293 miles
  • 2023 – 104,234 miles
  • 2022 – 104,175 miles
  • 2021 – 104,155 miles
  • 2020 – 104,116 miles
  • 2019 – 104,051 miles
  • 2018 – 103,936 miles
  • 2016 – 103,735 miles
  • 2015 – 103,135 miles
  • 2014 – 101,868 miles
  • 2013 – 101,853 miles
  • 2012 – 101,014 miles
  • 2011 – 100,271 miles
  • 2010 – 99,683 miles
  • 2009 – 99,364 miles
  • 2008 – 97,099 miles
  • 2007 – 93,640 miles
  • 2006 – 86,592 miles
  • 2005 – 78,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,999 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmision box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to cross member badly corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside side runner insecure held in place by wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,999 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,999 miles
    Test number
    714520534083
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmision box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,998 miles (+705)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    402373250749
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmision box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,293 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    117814863069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,234 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,234 miles
    Test number
    911652036335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,175 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    112820826653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,155 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,155 miles
    Test number
    574546953493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,116 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    609077445406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    823378124349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,038 miles (+102)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    254248035720
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass103,936 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    111877358605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass103,735 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    146619416725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to cross member badly corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside side runner insecure held in place by wire
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryMajor engine oil leak on to exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  12. Fail103,735 miles (+600)2 dangerous4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    344258184168
    • DangerousAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to cross member badly corroded but not holed (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside side runner insecure held in place by wire
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryMajor engine oil leak on to exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  13. Pass103,135 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,135 miles
    Test number
    815281175916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  14. Fail103,126 miles (+1,258)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    518057035280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  15. Pass101,868 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    337237824294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass101,853 miles (+839)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    127692923281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades getting poor

  17. Pass101,014 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    219034322228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,271 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    879162531257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,683 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    253944820223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,364 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,364 miles
    Test number
    784361349216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail99,355 miles (+2,256)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    753147839201
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass97,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,099 miles
    Test number
    354051538493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,092 miles (+3,452)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,092 miles
    Test number
    421291038282
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper, end bush worn

  24. Fail93,640 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    372345237248
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F [UNDER WING] METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

  25. Pass93,640 miles (+7,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    842215237206
    • NoteN/S/F [UNDER WING] METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

  26. Pass86,592 miles (+7,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,592 miles
    Test number
    910313926273
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass78,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    350556235217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T511 OVG

Does T511 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T511 OVG is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T511 OVG?
The MOT on T511 OVG is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T511 OVG done?
T511 OVG was recorded at 104,999 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,297 miles a year.
Has T511 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T511 OVG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T511 OVG 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 T511 OVG find?
T511 OVG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmision box; central rear oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal seeping.

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