
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T568 PUXMOT history
T568 PUX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 168,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 168,128 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T568 PUX
- 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
- 8 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T568 PUX was last recorded at 168,128 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,429 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,699 miles
- Average per year
- 5,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,128 miles
- 2025 – 164,429 miles
- 2024 – 157,721 miles
- 2023 – 150,926 miles
- 2022 – 144,281 miles
- 2021 – 137,087 miles
- 2020 – 129,332 miles
- 2019 – 124,737 miles
- 2018 – 121,004 miles
- 2017 – 115,566 miles
- 2016 – 109,233 miles
- 2015 – 102,078 miles
- 2013 – 96,331 miles
- 2012 – 93,995 miles
- 2011 – 83,911 miles
- 2010 – 79,751 miles
- 2009 – 74,184 miles
- 2008 – 69,062 miles
- 2007 – 63,910 miles
- 2006 – 59,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel tank strap corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,128 miles (+3,699)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 168,128 miles
- Test number
- 700869279424
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass164,429 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 164,429 miles
- Test number
- 974265543261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Fail164,427 miles (+6,706)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,427 miles
- Test number
- 548210778952
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass157,721 miles (+6,795)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 157,721 miles
- Test number
- 439347449957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,926 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,926 miles
- Test number
- 136475728171
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Fail150,926 miles (+6,645)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,926 miles
- Test number
- 745711345001
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened "top hat" mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened "top hat" mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Pass144,281 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 144,281 miles
- Test number
- 642082985765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail144,281 miles (+7,194)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,281 miles
- Test number
- 658725349292
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger next to body fixing/ mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member next to mid body mount/fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger next to body mounting/ fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass137,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 137,087 miles
- Test number
- 682495825384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,087 miles (+7,755)2 dangerous13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,087 miles
- Test number
- 646286759988
- DangerousCentral Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering total corrosion of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm bracket/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside no brake effort (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside no brake effort (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass129,332 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 129,332 miles
- Test number
- 739404266632
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub weep
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake travels high
- AdvisoryPower steering box has slight weep
Fail129,329 miles (+4,592)13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,329 miles
- Test number
- 520982686734
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight weep
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake travels high
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm joint has slight play
Pass124,737 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 124,737 miles
- Test number
- 739589273764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear trailing arms bushes perished
- AdvisorySteering box weep
Fail124,737 miles (+3,733)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,737 miles
- Test number
- 231035759885
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear trailing arms bushes perished
- AdvisorySteering box weep
Pass121,004 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,004 miles
- Test number
- 949452051711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,994 miles (+5,428)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,994 miles
- Test number
- 682704005806
- DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,566 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,566 miles
- Test number
- 691023864881
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail115,558 miles (+6,325)11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,558 miles
- Test number
- 414238606406
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,233 miles (+7,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 109,233 miles
- Test number
- 653879254074
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside track rod end ball joint gaiters perished
Pass102,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 102,078 miles
- Test number
- 705378905057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,022 miles (+5,691)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,022 miles
- Test number
- 319598805088
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass96,331 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 96,331 miles
- Test number
- 229452013246
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass93,995 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 93,995 miles
- Test number
- 906011442238
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail93,995 miles (+10,084)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,995 miles
- Test number
- 926041642237
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass83,911 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 83,911 miles
- Test number
- 168957551180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/f steering box drop arm slight play at joint
Fail83,911 miles (+4,160)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,911 miles
- Test number
- 456997351155
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/f steering box drop arm slight play at joint
Pass79,751 miles (+5,567)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 79,751 miles
- Test number
- 151137980184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,184 miles (+5,122)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 74,184 miles
- Test number
- 161967489199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,062 miles (+5,152)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 69,062 miles
- Test number
- 202639988108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,910 miles
- Test number
- 171245087108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,910 miles (+4,821)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,910 miles
- Test number
- 983545187110
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 59,089 miles
- Test number
- 391084386150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,089 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,089 miles
- Test number
- 664124086153
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about T568 PUX
- Does T568 PUX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T568 PUX is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T568 PUX?
- The MOT on T568 PUX is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T568 PUX done?
- T568 PUX was recorded at 168,128 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,422 miles a year.
- Has T568 PUX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T568 PUX has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T568 PUX 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 T568 PUX find?
- T568 PUX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt flexible stalk damaged, and 7 more.
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