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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T530 DLOMOT history

T530 DLO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,588 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 DLO
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 DLO was last recorded at 218,588 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,141 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,447 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,588 miles
  • 2024 – 212,141 miles
  • 2023 – 206,521 miles
  • 2022 – 201,073 miles
  • 2021 – 195,148 miles
  • 2019 – 189,537 miles
  • 2018 – 186,079 miles
  • 2016 – 185,500 miles
  • 2015 – 183,389 miles
  • 2013 – 181,159 miles
  • 2012 – 176,504 miles
  • 2011 – 173,112 miles
  • 2010 – 167,719 miles
  • 2009 – 159,952 miles
  • 2008 – 150,729 miles
  • 2007 – 141,303 miles
  • 2006 – 132,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,588 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre and rear cross members slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,588 miles (+6,447)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    218,588 miles
    Test number
    983407087712
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear cross members slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass212,141 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    212,141 miles
    Test number
    209891997998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail212,112 miles (+5,591)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,112 miles
    Test number
    911472201492
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass206,521 miles (+5,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    206,521 miles
    Test number
    168297584558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre chassis slightly corroded

  5. Pass201,073 miles (+5,925)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,073 miles
    Test number
    285133779746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass195,148 miles (+1,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    195,148 miles
    Test number
    375071995558
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal worn and slightly leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear quarter panel bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Seal worn and slightly leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear quarter panel support broken

  7. Pass193,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    193,740 miles
    Test number
    392109448781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail193,740 miles (+4,203)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,740 miles
    Test number
    234729437876
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass189,537 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    189,537 miles
    Test number
    426343196482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,079 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    186,079 miles
    Test number
    361255753458
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass185,500 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    185,500 miles
    Test number
    625629898584
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across axle rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass183,389 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    183,389 miles
    Test number
    246095705435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass181,159 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    181,159 miles
    Test number
    469345913332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass176,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    176,504 miles
    Test number
    615959792283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,504 miles (+3,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,504 miles
    Test number
    907019692207
    • Repaired at testRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass173,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    557585721395
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail173,112 miles (+5,393)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    357955221324
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass167,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    167,719 miles
    Test number
    750739210312
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail167,719 miles (+7,767)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,719 miles
    Test number
    760115510301
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass159,952 miles (+9,223)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    159,952 miles
    Test number
    342112829383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront hubs damp

  21. Pass150,729 miles (+9,426)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    150,729 miles
    Test number
    493778898272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront hubs damp with oil

  22. Pass141,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    141,303 miles
    Test number
    712843927315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,303 miles (+8,464)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,303 miles
    Test number
    290113117386
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s drag link dust cover/gaiter split

  24. Pass132,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    132,839 miles
    Test number
    832335916318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 DLO

Does T530 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 DLO is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T530 DLO?
The MOT on T530 DLO is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 DLO done?
T530 DLO was recorded at 218,588 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has T530 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 DLO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T530 DLO 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 T530 DLO find?
T530 DLO passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; centre and rear cross members slightly corroded; nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded, and 3 more.

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