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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T51 TTAMOT history

T51 TTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 198,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,631 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 TTA
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
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 TTA was last recorded at 198,631 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2019: 133,431 miles, lower than 142,578 miles on 9 Apr 2018.

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
195,994 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,631 miles
  • 2025 – 195,994 miles
  • 2024 – 193,362 miles
  • 2023 – 190,647 miles
  • 2022 – 185,884 miles
  • 2021 – 172,821 miles
  • 2020 – 153,603 miles
  • 2019 – 133,431 miles
  • 2018 – 142,578 miles
  • 2016 – 139,022 miles
  • 2015 – 135,449 miles
  • 2014 – 132,590 miles
  • 2013 – 130,337 miles
  • 2012 – 127,965 miles
  • 2011 – 124,909 miles
  • 2010 – 119,968 miles
  • 2008 – 107,285 miles
  • 2007 – 96,727 miles
  • 2006 – 86,078 miles
  • 2005 – 71,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    198,631 miles
    Test number
    961724923476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail198,631 miles (+2,637)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,631 miles
    Test number
    319502875527
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member/ bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,994 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    195,994 miles
    Test number
    386086339839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross nember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,362 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    193,362 miles
    Test number
    694589324611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail193,360 miles (+2,713)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,360 miles
    Test number
    874258231750
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,647 miles (+4,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    190,647 miles
    Test number
    351537670403
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass185,884 miles (+13,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,884 miles
    Test number
    244607528510
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,821 miles (+19,218)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    172,821 miles
    Test number
    370673504302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,603 miles (+20,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,603 miles
    Test number
    184515058649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,431 miles (-9,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,431 miles
    Test number
    713888567887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,578 miles
    Test number
    863827886190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,578 miles (+3,556)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,578 miles
    Test number
    296086671762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass139,022 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,022 miles
    Test number
    836368206138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,936 miles (+3,487)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,936 miles
    Test number
    283209205492
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  15. Pass135,449 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,449 miles
    Test number
    173517656359
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail135,440 miles (+2,850)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    639046555418
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass132,590 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,590 miles
    Test number
    635664954170
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight leak from both front hub seals

  18. Fail132,580 miles (+2,243)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,580 miles
    Test number
    296373054412
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight leak from both front hub seals

  19. Pass130,337 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,337 miles
    Test number
    589177553132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,965 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,965 miles
    Test number
    569452832143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,960 miles (+3,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    156051532107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  22. Pass124,909 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    906333131122
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail124,908 miles (+4,940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,908 miles
    Test number
    347331931172
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass119,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,968 miles
    Test number
    530599810101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail119,968 miles (+12,683)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,968 miles
    Test number
    552607810181
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass107,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    353330798223
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  27. Fail107,285 miles (+10,558)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    714040898258
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass96,727 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    944321277261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,468 miles (+10,390)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    711581167283
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  30. Pass86,078 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    762519456296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  31. Fail85,987 miles (+14,500)14 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    603045056207
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  32. Pass71,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    71,487 miles
    Test number
    963879245292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail71,487 miles1 dangerous18 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,487 miles
    Test number
    443043745282
    • DangerousRear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T51 TTA

Does T51 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 TTA is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 TTA?
The MOT on T51 TTA is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 TTA done?
T51 TTA was recorded at 198,631 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has T51 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 TTA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T51 TTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 TTA find?
T51 TTA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg.

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