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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T548 DLOMOT history

T548 DLO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,612 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 DLO
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
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 DLO was last recorded at 154,612 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,004 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,612 miles
  • 2024 – 153,004 miles
  • 2023 – 151,095 miles
  • 2022 – 149,104 miles
  • 2021 – 147,993 miles
  • 2020 – 146,557 miles
  • 2019 – 140,844 miles
  • 2018 – 135,514 miles
  • 2017 – 127,976 miles
  • 2016 – 119,227 miles
  • 2015 – 111,400 miles
  • 2014 – 103,469 miles
  • 2013 – 96,401 miles
  • 2012 – 89,945 miles
  • 2011 – 82,341 miles
  • 2010 – 74,783 miles
  • 2009 – 67,376 miles
  • 2008 – 58,350 miles
  • 2007 – 49,159 miles
  • 2006 – 40,983 miles
  • 2005 – 38,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (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.

  • Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tyre sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,612 miles (+1,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,612 miles
    Test number
    762868152436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass153,004 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    226244423845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,095 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,095 miles
    Test number
    773269385710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,104 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,104 miles
    Test number
    914522590164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,993 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,993 miles
    Test number
    538053573773
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower radius bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,557 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,557 miles
    Test number
    758801111949
    • MinorNearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail146,553 miles (+5,709)1 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,553 miles
    Test number
    677485304543
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Grease/ oil leaking from half shaft seal. (1.1.13 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Done over MOT bay. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,844 miles
    Test number
    319810225564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cuts to side wall.

  9. Fail140,843 miles (+5,329)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,843 miles
    Test number
    123999477911
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cuts to side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass135,514 miles (+7,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,514 miles
    Test number
    543134864808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve pipe has very slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap has a issue (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint dust cover perished.

  11. Pass127,976 miles (+8,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    495830737392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depths have high and low spots, stepped badly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVery muddy underneath difficult to check for corrosion

  12. Pass119,227 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    891707550936
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail119,227 miles (+7,827)4 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    436854371364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass111,400 miles (+7,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    749499015462
    • AdvisorySlight play in N.S.F wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in Rear prop shaft UJ
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm joint
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  15. Pass103,469 miles (+7,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    468127184258
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear suspension low

  16. Pass96,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    416571683207
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail96,401 miles (+6,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    609271083237
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass89,945 miles (+7,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    577986882257
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass82,341 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    959196081280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN.S.F door mirror cracked

  20. Fail82,341 miles (+7,558)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    978006181259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN.S.F door mirror cracked

  21. Pass74,783 miles (+7,407)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    374218470440
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

  22. Pass67,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    581948079249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,376 miles (+9,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    450118779291
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

  24. Pass58,350 miles (+9,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    504202068247
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass49,159 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    184239677243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,983 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    394017956297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,237 miles
    Test number
    444370445302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T548 DLO

Does T548 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 DLO is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T548 DLO?
The MOT on T548 DLO is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 DLO done?
T548 DLO was recorded at 154,612 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has T548 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 DLO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T548 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 T548 DLO find?
T548 DLO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper, and 1 more.

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