Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T53 TDAMOT history
T53 TDA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,209 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T53 TDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T53 TDA was last recorded at 104,209 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,197 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 2,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,209 miles
- 2025 – 101,203 miles
- 2024 – 98,651 miles
- 2023 – 96,386 miles
- 2022 – 94,049 miles
- 2021 – 91,286 miles
- 2020 – 87,439 miles
- 2019 – 84,936 miles
- 2018 – 82,494 miles
- 2017 – 79,677 miles
- 2016 – 77,844 miles
- 2015 – 75,481 miles
- 2014 – 73,431 miles
- 2013 – 71,462 miles
- 2012 – 69,318 miles
- 2011 – 66,095 miles
- 2010 – 63,643 miles
- 2009 – 61,313 miles
- 2008 – 58,697 miles
- 2007 – 55,901 miles
- 2006 – 52,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Centre seat missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,209 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,209 miles
- Test number
- 472468390007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,197 miles (+2,994)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,197 miles
- Test number
- 430032502575
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass101,203 miles (+2,552)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,203 miles
- Test number
- 469791634917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 98,651 miles
- Test number
- 853216083338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,651 miles (+2,265)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,651 miles
- Test number
- 872814442011
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,386 miles (+2,337)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 96,386 miles
- Test number
- 745338272694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,049 miles (+2,763)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 94,049 miles
- Test number
- 584292723134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,286 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,286 miles
- Test number
- 884730178497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre seat missing at time of test
Fail91,286 miles (+3,847)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,286 miles
- Test number
- 854266944462
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre seat missing at time of test
Pass87,439 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 87,439 miles
- Test number
- 805373204781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,439 miles (+2,503)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,439 miles
- Test number
- 358805096109
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing lap belt missing from centre forward facing seat (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,936 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,936 miles
- Test number
- 802405890448
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass82,494 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 82,494 miles
- Test number
- 844574624639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,677 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,677 miles
- Test number
- 585330513656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,844 miles (+2,363)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,844 miles
- Test number
- 365379892321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,481 miles (+2,050)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,481 miles
- Test number
- 765914555049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,431 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,431 miles
- Test number
- 887379854090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,462 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,462 miles
- Test number
- 366336043022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,318 miles (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,318 miles
- Test number
- 177492152475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,095 miles (+2,452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,095 miles
- Test number
- 855264461041
- NoteNearside foot board slight corrosion
Pass63,643 miles (+2,330)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,643 miles
- Test number
- 683627050067
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
- NoteSmall split in nearside rear tyre
Pass61,313 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 61,313 miles
- Test number
- 102461069401
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,697 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 58,697 miles
- Test number
- 900234168087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,901 miles (+254)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,901 miles
- Test number
- 421875667075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,647 miles (+3,099)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,647 miles
- Test number
- 542860747043
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass52,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 52,548 miles
- Test number
- 173510446089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T53 TDA
- Does T53 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 TDA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T53 TDA?
- The MOT on T53 TDA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T53 TDA done?
- T53 TDA was recorded at 104,209 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,582 miles a year.
- Has T53 TDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T53 TDA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T53 TDA 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 T53 TDA find?
- T53 TDA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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