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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T520 FWLMOT history

T520 FWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,102 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 FWL
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 FWL was last recorded at 129,102 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,869 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,102 miles
  • 2025 – 127,869 miles
  • 2024 – 126,330 miles
  • 2023 – 124,736 miles
  • 2022 – 121,577 miles
  • 2021 – 116,474 miles
  • 2020 – 114,499 miles
  • 2019 – 111,898 miles
  • 2018 – 107,759 miles
  • 2017 – 104,630 miles
  • 2016 – 102,817 miles
  • 2015 – 100,836 miles
  • 2014 – 96,390 miles
  • 2013 – 91,683 miles
  • 2012 – 88,431 miles
  • 2011 – 84,301 miles
  • 2010 – 79,848 miles
  • 2008 – 77,966 miles
  • 2007 – 70,913 miles
  • 2006 – 64,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,102 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySpare wheel loose on rear door

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • A frame ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,102 miles (+1,233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,102 miles
    Test number
    445529227543
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel loose on rear door

  2. Pass127,869 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,869 miles
    Test number
    539812893305
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,868 miles (+1,538)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,868 miles
    Test number
    140097631847
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    554691696414
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,330 miles (+1,594)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    674450244567
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner arch on chassis.. (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,736 miles (+3,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,736 miles
    Test number
    385487743159
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot deteriorated slightly..
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,577 miles (+5,103)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    433636308084
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint rubber boot deteriorated slightly...
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,474 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    720174299069
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section of chassis/rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot deteriorated no freeplay..

  9. Fail116,460 miles (+1,961)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    819631649007
    • MajorSteering arm deformed track rod excessively distorted (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section of chassis/rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA frame ball joint boot deteriorated no freeplay..

  10. Pass114,499 miles (+87)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,499 miles
    Test number
    248736362171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met specification, advice adjustment.

  11. Fail114,412 miles (+2,514)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,412 miles
    Test number
    554800317995
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met specification, advice adjustment.

  12. Pass111,898 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,898 miles
    Test number
    332371791077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,759 miles (+3,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    410834418647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever comes up high
    • AdvisoryHeavy underseal underneath vehicle unable to carry out full inspection on some components

  14. Pass104,630 miles (+1,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    438480236440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step is broken

  15. Pass102,817 miles (+1,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    313670577214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,836 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    239442115119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front suspension

  17. Fail100,830 miles (+4,440)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    925817505181
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front suspension

  18. Pass96,390 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    327407184020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,380 miles (+4,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    666016784015
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  20. Pass91,683 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,683 miles
    Test number
    445033893045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass88,431 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    378661762107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,301 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    868413671149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,848 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    390643370188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass79,848 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    501563770154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,966 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    192321398055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,913 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    292142497077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    294478986034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,770 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    742198686007
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T520 FWL

Does T520 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 FWL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T520 FWL?
The MOT on T520 FWL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T520 FWL done?
T520 FWL was recorded at 129,102 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has T520 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 FWL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T520 FWL 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 T520 FWL find?
T520 FWL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering box leaking oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; spare wheel loose on rear door.

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