
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T518 NBDMOT history
T518 NBD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 207,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 207,117 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T518 NBD
- 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 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T518 NBD was last recorded at 207,117 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 May 2012: 180,016 miles, lower than 180,216 miles on 27 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,115 miles · 29 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,117 miles
- 2020 – 207,034 miles
- 2018 – 196,630 miles
- 2017 – 188,340 miles
- 2016 – 186,389 miles
- 2015 – 184,339 miles
- 2014 – 183,923 miles
- 2013 – 182,028 miles
- 2012 – 182,028 miles
- 2011 – 175,179 miles
- 2010 – 164,294 miles
- 2009 – 154,822 miles
- 2008 – 143,061 miles
- 2007 – 136,162 miles
- 2006 – 124,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shocker mounting cap rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken, held on with cable ties
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,117 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 207,117 miles
- Test number
- 114906016611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shocker mounting cap rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail207,115 miles (+81)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,115 miles
- Test number
- 489039846269
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier not fastened down (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 areas of corrosion next to exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger excess corrosion at front of wheel arch where it bolts to body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened upper shocker mounting cap excess corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger at front of wheel arch excess corrosion at end of outrigger where it bolts to body panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shocker mounting cap rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass207,034 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 207,034 miles
- Test number
- 514017821041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken, held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel material detaching from steering wheel rim
Fail207,031 miles (+10,401)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,031 miles
- Test number
- 561665192203
- DangerousCentral Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom rubbing on prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure Steering damper bush excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken, held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel material detaching from steering wheel rim
Pass196,630 miles (+343)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 196,630 miles
- Test number
- 750306175778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,287 miles (+7,947)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,287 miles
- Test number
- 232087724038
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass188,340 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 188,340 miles
- Test number
- 346689013279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,283 miles (+1,894)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,283 miles
- Test number
- 345066686846
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)
Pass186,389 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 186,389 miles
- Test number
- 981305024419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,386 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,386 miles
- Test number
- 251351004102
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 333905236936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 184,339 miles
- Test number
- 297715735040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,339 miles (+416)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,339 miles
- Test number
- 379684135057
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass183,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 183,923 miles
- Test number
- 107467804081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,923 miles (+1,895)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,923 miles
- Test number
- 305103004026
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass182,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 182,028 miles
- Test number
- 446062003054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,028 miles (+2,012)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,028 miles
- Test number
- 436776062368
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass180,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 180,016 miles
- Test number
- 659037842109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,016 miles (-200)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,016 miles
- Test number
- 428015342131
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass180,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 180,216 miles
- Test number
- 865958512160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,216 miles (+5,037)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,216 miles
- Test number
- 935391612113
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass175,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 175,179 miles
- Test number
- 628476801299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,179 miles (+10,885)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,179 miles
- Test number
- 328882501265
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass164,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 164,294 miles
- Test number
- 813418180125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,294 miles (+9,472)30 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,294 miles
- Test number
- 403752280173
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
- FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass154,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 154,822 miles
- Test number
- 952896209248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,822 miles (+11,761)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,822 miles
- Test number
- 493763509219
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass143,061 miles (+6,899)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 143,061 miles
- Test number
- 794694288164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 136,162 miles
- Test number
- 231447007273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,162 miles (+12,141)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,162 miles
- Test number
- 361216307221
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 124,021 miles
- Test number
- 582154896174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T518 NBD
- Does T518 NBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 NBD is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T518 NBD?
- The MOT on T518 NBD is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T518 NBD done?
- T518 NBD was recorded at 207,117 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
- Has T518 NBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T518 NBD has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T518 NBD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T518 NBD find?
- T518 NBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper shocker mounting cap rusty; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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