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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T518 LBCMOT history

T518 LBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,108 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 LBC was last recorded at 85,108 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,608 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
1,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,108 miles
  • 2025 – 83,608 miles
  • 2024 – 81,822 miles
  • 2023 – 80,410 miles
  • 2022 – 78,506 miles
  • 2021 – 76,122 miles
  • 2020 – 74,364 miles
  • 2019 – 71,572 miles
  • 2018 – 70,365 miles
  • 2017 – 68,628 miles
  • 2016 – 66,846 miles
  • 2015 – 64,780 miles
  • 2014 – 62,870 miles
  • 2013 – 60,967 miles
  • 2012 – 59,233 miles
  • 2011 – 57,577 miles
  • 2010 – 56,075 miles
  • 2009 – 54,407 miles
  • 2008 – 51,978 miles
  • 2007 – 49,421 miles
  • 2006 – 46,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,108 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,108 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    498426763117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,608 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    873865178384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,822 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    204036447185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,410 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    130635582036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,506 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    837779102172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    104355309446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,122 miles (+1,758)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    191716072686
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass74,364 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    605158192573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail74,238 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    771093561591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,572 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    763791533095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail71,545 miles (+1,180)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    847923957611
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass70,365 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    746924878892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail70,269 miles (+1,641)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    341929779704
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass68,628 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    539303678280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail68,599 miles (+1,753)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    133738993992
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroded (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass66,846 miles (+2,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    459387087753
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass64,780 miles (+1,910)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    667790615168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteSlight play to bush on steering damper

  18. Pass62,870 miles (+1,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    109603314119
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass60,967 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    306539203191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,233 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    376759802106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass57,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    208136611411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,577 miles (+1,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    259226311436
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass56,075 miles (+1,668)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    641642410167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Pass54,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    850532319194
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail54,407 miles (+2,429)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    622722819160
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail51,978 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    203308608475
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass51,978 miles (+2,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    953208408164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass49,421 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,421 miles
    Test number
    734433607111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    231652006494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,737 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    543985396035
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T518 LBC

Does T518 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 LBC is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T518 LBC?
The MOT on T518 LBC is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 LBC done?
T518 LBC was recorded at 85,108 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
Has T518 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 LBC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T518 LBC 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 T518 LBC find?
T518 LBC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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