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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T563 MFLMOT history

T563 MFL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,563 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T563 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T563 MFL was last recorded at 178,563 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,818 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
4,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,563 miles
  • 2024 – 176,818 miles
  • 2023 – 176,289 miles
  • 2022 – 175,504 miles
  • 2021 – 174,807 miles
  • 2020 – 174,362 miles
  • 2019 – 173,716 miles
  • 2018 – 171,099 miles
  • 2017 – 167,663 miles
  • 2016 – 163,157 miles
  • 2015 – 160,776 miles
  • 2014 – 157,247 miles
  • 2013 – 151,815 miles
  • 2012 – 148,302 miles
  • 2011 – 143,315 miles
  • 2010 – 140,380 miles
  • 2009 – 136,460 miles
  • 2008 – 123,552 miles
  • 2007 – 109,898 miles
  • 2006 – 99,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,563 miles (+1,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,563 miles
    Test number
    148046305966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass176,818 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,818 miles
    Test number
    485596899593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,289 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,289 miles
    Test number
    359959089274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,504 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,504 miles
    Test number
    852686556225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass174,807 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,807 miles
    Test number
    643269128993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,362 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,362 miles
    Test number
    403011045624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,716 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,716 miles
    Test number
    320241778404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,099 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,099 miles
    Test number
    574321161189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,663 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,663 miles
    Test number
    113692662000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass163,157 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,157 miles
    Test number
    573788959360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,776 miles
    Test number
    838853613177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,768 miles (+3,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,768 miles
    Test number
    402389124568
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass157,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    157,247 miles
    Test number
    118174674298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail157,247 miles (+5,432)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,247 miles
    Test number
    236474174224
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass151,815 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    465447463272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass148,302 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    938521762247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,315 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    143,315 miles
    Test number
    517041971265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass140,380 miles (+3,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    140,380 miles
    Test number
    901161150358
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  19. Pass136,460 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    136,460 miles
    Test number
    880906459302
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass134,255 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    134,255 miles
    Test number
    482490119260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin
    • NoteFront exhaust poor at joint
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

  21. Fail134,255 miles (+10,703)2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,255 miles
    Test number
    841480919297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin
    • NoteFront exhaust poor at joint
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

  22. Pass123,552 miles (+13,654)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    123,552 miles
    Test number
    332904908424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,898 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    222249957442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    364997956172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T563 MFL

Does T563 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T563 MFL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T563 MFL?
The MOT on T563 MFL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T563 MFL done?
T563 MFL was recorded at 178,563 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,061 miles a year.
Has T563 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T563 MFL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T563 MFL 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 T563 MFL find?
T563 MFL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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