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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T515 RVEMOT history

T515 RVE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 229,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
229,688 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 RVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 RVE was last recorded at 229,688 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2009: 108,666 miles, lower than 988,210 miles on 9 Oct 2008.

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
229,650 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
8,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,688 miles
  • 2024 – 229,650 miles
  • 2023 – 221,674 miles
  • 2022 – 218,899 miles
  • 2020 – 215,306 miles
  • 2019 – 204,761 miles
  • 2017 – 198,298 miles
  • 2016 – 190,411 miles
  • 2015 – 178,440 miles
  • 2014 – 162,864 miles
  • 2013 – 151,547 miles
  • 2012 – 140,646 miles
  • 2011 – 130,929 miles
  • 2010 – 120,507 miles
  • 2009 – 108,666 miles
  • 2008 – 988,210 miles
  • 2007 – 86,761 miles
  • 2006 – 74,640 miles
  • 2005 – 61,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,688 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Chassis corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Ns rear out rigger corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Os rear out rigger corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,688 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    229,688 miles
    Test number
    3961009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail229,650 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    229,650 miles
    Test number
    3876637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass221,674 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    221,674 miles
    Test number
    2671326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass218,899 miles (+3,593)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    218,899 miles
    Test number
    626892086951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass215,306 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,306 miles
    Test number
    818404901609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom of b piller (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail215,292 miles (+10,531)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,292 miles
    Test number
    329661757206
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by tie bar front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under cab front of rear wheels nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b pillar at bottom holed nearside and offside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass204,761 miles (+6,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    204,761 miles
    Test number
    728913713797
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose nearside and offside side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outriger nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass198,298 miles (+7,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    198,298 miles
    Test number
    483930327209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass190,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    190,411 miles
    Test number
    291225730876
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryNs rear out rigger corroding
    • AdvisoryOs rear out rigger corroding

  10. Fail190,411 miles (+11,971)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,411 miles
    Test number
    363296933516
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ns rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryNs rear out rigger corroding
    • AdvisoryOs rear out rigger corroding

  11. Pass178,440 miles (+15,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    178,440 miles
    Test number
    156736229144
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNs/os front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNs/os rear out rigger corroding

  12. Pass162,864 miles (+11,317)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    162,864 miles
    Test number
    537271384284
    • NoteBody mounts slightly corroding
    • NoteNs/os front brake pipes corroding
    • NoteNs/os front chassi corroding
    • NoteNs/os rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteNs/os rear chassi corroding

  13. Pass151,547 miles (+10,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    151,547 miles
    Test number
    558491793236
    • NoteLong handbrake travel.

  14. Fail140,646 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    337886482201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount coroding

  15. Pass140,646 miles (+9,717)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    707946682254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount coroding

  16. Pass130,929 miles (+10,422)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    277375401396
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn and lipped
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteN/S/F outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area
    • NoteRear discs slight corrosion and wear
    • NoteSteering damper bush very slight wear
    • NoteTyres perishing
    • NoteAll tyres worn very slightly uneven on inner edges
    • NoteFront outriggers slight corrosion

  17. Pass120,507 miles (+11,841)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    503276590234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNs/os rear shockobsorber bushes very slight play
    • NoteOs front steering ball joint very slight play

  18. Pass108,666 miles (-879,544)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    442935899221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass988,210 miles (+901,449)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    988,210 miles
    Test number
    143563588254
    • NoteNs/ os rear break pipes very light corroshion
    • NoteNs/os front panard arm bushes starting to perish

  20. Pass86,761 miles (+12,121)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    354141887463
    • NoteFront diff slight oil leak
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteGearbox slight oil leak
    • NoteN/S & O/S rear seatbelts visually checked child seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint very slight up and down movement (normal)
    • NoteSteering damper bush very slight wear

  21. Pass74,640 miles (+13,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    332214786222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    681604995257
    • NoteOff side rear seat back retaining bolt is of the wrong type.

Questions about T515 RVE

Does T515 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T515 RVE expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T515 RVE?
The MOT on T515 RVE expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T515 RVE done?
T515 RVE was recorded at 229,688 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 8,757 miles a year.
Has T515 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 RVE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T515 RVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T515 RVE find?
T515 RVE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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