Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T540 RTOMOT history
T540 RTO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 212,396 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T540 RTO
- 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
- 20 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T540 RTO was last recorded at 212,396 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 4,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 207,906 miles · 6 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,490 miles
- Average per year
- 6,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,396 miles
- 2024 – 207,906 miles
- 2023 – 202,823 miles
- 2022 – 196,647 miles
- 2021 – 191,093 miles
- 2020 – 186,395 miles
- 2019 – 180,214 miles
- 2018 – 174,477 miles
- 2017 – 169,409 miles
- 2016 – 163,276 miles
- 2015 – 155,814 miles
- 2014 – 148,359 miles
- 2013 – 140,809 miles
- 2012 – 133,805 miles
- 2011 – 127,568 miles
- 2010 – 120,573 miles
- 2009 – 114,164 miles
- 2008 – 107,638 miles
- 2007 – 101,192 miles
- 2006 – 91,403 miles
- 2005 – 74,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,396 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corroided
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Both seats warn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod from chassis to axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play to steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,396 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 212,396 miles
- Test number
- 962017179635
- AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corroided
Pass207,906 miles (+5,083)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 207,906 miles
- Test number
- 879772878078
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth seats warn
Pass202,823 miles (+6,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 202,823 miles
- Test number
- 935018120827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member/exhaust bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Pass196,647 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,647 miles
- Test number
- 933723518841
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth seats warn
Pass191,093 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 191,093 miles
- Test number
- 549922899951
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail191,093 miles (+4,698)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,093 miles
- Test number
- 119815600164
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,395 miles (+151)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 186,395 miles
- Test number
- 537294775319
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod from chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn
Fail186,244 miles (+6,030)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,244 miles
- Test number
- 857235627270
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing broken (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod from chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn
Pass180,214 miles (+5,737)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 180,214 miles
- Test number
- 723518755272
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod from chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass174,477 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 174,477 miles
- Test number
- 695737054811
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Pass169,409 miles (+6,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 169,409 miles
- Test number
- 781816846007
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Pass163,276 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 163,276 miles
- Test number
- 134098576577
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,814 miles (+7,455)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 155,814 miles
- Test number
- 715738745106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,359 miles (+7,550)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 148,359 miles
- Test number
- 465241944104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,809 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 140,809 miles
- Test number
- 865782343178
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass133,805 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 133,805 miles
- Test number
- 288201052134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,568 miles (+6,995)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 127,568 miles
- Test number
- 749561031169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,573 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 120,573 miles
- Test number
- 351157920115
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass114,164 miles (+6,526)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 114,164 miles
- Test number
- 830530649167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,638 miles (+6,446)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 107,638 miles
- Test number
- 203213438468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,192 miles (+9,789)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 101,192 miles
- Test number
- 231694437483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,403 miles (+16,983)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 91,403 miles
- Test number
- 591462446159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2006
- Odometer
- 74,420 miles
- Test number
- 533039235171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T540 RTO
- Does T540 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 RTO is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T540 RTO?
- The MOT on T540 RTO is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T540 RTO done?
- T540 RTO was recorded at 212,396 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
- Has T540 RTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T540 RTO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T540 RTO 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 T540 RTO find?
- T540 RTO passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear side step corroided.
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