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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T549 RTOMOT history

T549 RTO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,324 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 RTO was last recorded at 93,324 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,324 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,324 miles
  • 2024 – 90,080 miles
  • 2023 – 88,855 miles
  • 2022 – 88,092 miles
  • 2020 – 87,449 miles
  • 2019 – 87,281 miles
  • 2018 – 87,047 miles
  • 2016 – 85,903 miles
  • 2015 – 81,974 miles
  • 2014 – 76,221 miles
  • 2013 – 70,699 miles
  • 2012 – 63,875 miles
  • 2011 – 59,341 miles
  • 2010 – 55,297 miles
  • 2009 – 51,822 miles
  • 2008 – 47,852 miles
  • 2007 – 41,385 miles
  • 2006 – 37,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,324 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    498248110797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,324 miles (+3,244)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    263239962839
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    227427164357
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail90,080 miles (+1,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    741636897537
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass88,855 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    841958540352
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass88,092 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    935453791127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal

  7. Fail88,091 miles (+642)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    767826860518
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal

  8. Pass87,449 miles (+168)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    191824146385
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check chassis/under body due to being undersealed

  9. Pass87,281 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    877813908137
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to inpect underbody/chassis fully due to being heavily undersealed

  10. Fail87,264 miles (+217)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    503864253769
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to inpect underbody/chassis fully due to being heavily undersealed

  11. Pass87,047 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    115837589986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,039 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    121774989367
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear discs surface corrosion inner faces

  13. Pass85,903 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    910568442155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,879 miles (+3,905)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,879 miles
    Test number
    878519874418
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight play in wheelbearing

  15. Pass81,974 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    835081535172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,810 miles (+5,589)1 dangerous4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    126353705138
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to both front brake discs
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
    • NoteAdvise exhaust centre joint and braket corroded
    • NoteAdvise offside rear wiper split
    • NoteStrong advise to condition of front and rear brake discs

  17. Pass76,221 miles (+5,522)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    305069614170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteWet around fuel filter

  18. Pass70,699 miles (+130)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    935340423191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlightly damp around fuel filter

  19. Fail70,569 miles (+6,694)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    766944813143
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear brakes low effort

  20. Pass63,875 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    405978902165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,341 miles (+4,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    908981611157
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteCenter brake light inop

  22. Pass55,297 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    143797800140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail51,822 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    451199519198
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass51,822 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    601889419141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    680031708184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,852 miles (+6,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    183371808140
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass41,385 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,385 miles
    Test number
    984674017176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,216 miles
    Test number
    930138716114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T549 RTO

Does T549 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 RTO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T549 RTO?
The MOT on T549 RTO is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 RTO done?
T549 RTO was recorded at 93,324 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has T549 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 RTO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T549 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 T549 RTO find?
T549 RTO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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