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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T569 APSMOT history

T569 APS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 117,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,621 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T569 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T569 APS was last recorded at 117,621 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2009: 44,152 miles, lower than 395,922 miles on 15 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,492 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,129 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,621 miles
  • 2025 – 110,492 miles
  • 2024 – 106,300 miles
  • 2023 – 98,531 miles
  • 2022 – 96,137 miles
  • 2021 – 94,201 miles
  • 2020 – 90,954 miles
  • 2019 – 86,539 miles
  • 2018 – 81,819 miles
  • 2017 – 75,443 miles
  • 2016 – 68,758 miles
  • 2014 – 66,230 miles
  • 2013 – 63,595 miles
  • 2012 – 55,204 miles
  • 2011 – 51,501 miles
  • 2010 – 48,343 miles
  • 2009 – 44,152 miles
  • 2008 – 395,922 miles
  • 2007 – 31,719 miles
  • 2006 – 21,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,621 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.

  • Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,621 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    969449212691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,492 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,492 miles
    Test number
    110674692332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail110,452 miles (+4,152)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    558516071082
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,300 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    521469579307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail106,296 miles (+7,765)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    443566612854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,531 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    320196582688
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,531 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    559436583354
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,137 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    290647566940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,136 miles (+1,935)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    150787226028
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass94,201 miles (+3,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    999218692562
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover damaged

  11. Pass90,954 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    773971235835
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,944 miles (+4,405)4 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,944 miles
    Test number
    990992327631
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification Roll bar fitted incorrectly by 180 degrees, causing links to foul road spring mounting plates (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,539 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,539 miles
    Test number
    945065472260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,537 miles (+4,718)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    289106064103
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass81,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    448830461680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail81,819 miles (+6,376)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    359123289523
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,443 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    702629586861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,427 miles (+6,669)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,427 miles
    Test number
    706914576496
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor joint seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront diff seal leaking

  19. Pass68,758 miles (+2,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    488574087157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight marks on o/s/f seat belt webbing

  20. Pass66,230 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    378034534137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,595 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    127572223108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  22. Fail63,415 miles (+8,211)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    586926513137
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  23. Pass55,204 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    306917002167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    559574321104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,501 miles (+3,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    297992321419
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass48,343 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    662854420124
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail48,336 miles (+4,184)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    724882110137
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDrop arm joint cover damaged

  28. Pass44,152 miles (-351,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    604735609107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass395,922 miles (+364,203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    395,922 miles
    Test number
    393766808150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,719 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    253364217465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,691 miles (+10,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    454401607199
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  32. Pass21,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,605 miles
    Test number
    222501006169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail21,605 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,605 miles
    Test number
    250590706145
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about T569 APS

Does T569 APS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T569 APS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T569 APS?
The MOT on T569 APS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T569 APS done?
T569 APS was recorded at 117,621 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has T569 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T569 APS has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T569 APS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T569 APS find?
T569 APS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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