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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T536 AOHMOT history

T536 AOH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 222,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
222,817 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T536 AOH
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T536 AOH was last recorded at 222,817 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,263 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,554 miles
Average per year
6,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,817 miles
  • 2024 – 220,263 miles
  • 2023 – 217,252 miles
  • 2022 – 216,597 miles
  • 2021 – 216,091 miles
  • 2020 – 214,444 miles
  • 2018 – 213,673 miles
  • 2017 – 213,392 miles
  • 2016 – 210,591 miles
  • 2015 – 209,250 miles
  • 2014 – 208,372 miles
  • 2013 – 206,676 miles
  • 2012 – 204,133 miles
  • 2011 – 198,947 miles
  • 2010 – 187,030 miles
  • 2009 – 153,387 miles
  • 2007 – 107,007 miles
  • 2006 – 97,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,817 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,817 miles
    Test number
    760994731460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass220,263 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,263 miles
    Test number
    810197800589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass217,252 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,252 miles
    Test number
    278437638178
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass216,597 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    216,597 miles
    Test number
    637074322242
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle spheres (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail216,587 miles (+496)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,587 miles
    Test number
    370820006172
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass216,091 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    216,091 miles
    Test number
    299642701534
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail216,091 miles (+1,647)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,091 miles
    Test number
    464081739077
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass214,444 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    214,444 miles
    Test number
    911837690248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass213,673 miles (+281)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    213,673 miles
    Test number
    548448261657
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play front shaft / front joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  10. Pass213,392 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    213,392 miles
    Test number
    937746586791
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  11. Fail213,389 miles (+2,798)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,389 miles
    Test number
    940216782764
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  12. Pass210,591 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    210,591 miles
    Test number
    734178117481
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in front propshaft universal joint.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail210,591 miles (+1,341)8 failures2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,591 miles
    Test number
    734554258117
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in front propshaft universal joint.
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls to left under heavy braking possibly caused by worn front radius arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass209,250 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    209,250 miles
    Test number
    672478114958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Swivel Housing Has A slight Weeping of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  15. Fail209,246 miles (+874)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,246 miles
    Test number
    970185560612
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to calliper fouling coil spring (3.6.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Swivel Housing Has A slight Weeping of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  16. Fail208,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,372 miles
    Test number
    337008934250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass208,372 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    208,372 miles
    Test number
    635028634225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass206,676 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    206,676 miles
    Test number
    515196343203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass204,133 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    204,133 miles
    Test number
    805574442252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass198,947 miles (+11,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    198,947 miles
    Test number
    116974011231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass187,030 miles (+33,643)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    187,030 miles
    Test number
    951497140152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,387 miles (+46,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    153,387 miles
    Test number
    553712259128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,007 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,007 miles
    Test number
    581311017377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,767 miles
    Test number
    841963586286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T536 AOH

Does T536 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T536 AOH is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T536 AOH?
The MOT on T536 AOH is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T536 AOH done?
T536 AOH was recorded at 222,817 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,563 miles a year.
Has T536 AOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T536 AOH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T536 AOH 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 T536 AOH find?
T536 AOH passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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