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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T575 NLBMOT history

T575 NLB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 92,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,968 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T575 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T575 NLB was last recorded at 92,968 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 4,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2009: 23,864 miles, lower than 35,650 miles on 19 Sept 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
88,568 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,400 miles
Average per year
3,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,968 miles
  • 2024 – 88,568 miles
  • 2023 – 85,823 miles
  • 2022 – 77,810 miles
  • 2021 – 74,082 miles
  • 2020 – 70,284 miles
  • 2019 – 66,576 miles
  • 2018 – 62,589 miles
  • 2017 – 58,242 miles
  • 2016 – 53,224 miles
  • 2015 – 49,647 miles
  • 2014 – 47,336 miles
  • 2013 – 44,935 miles
  • 2012 – 43,039 miles
  • 2010 – 39,664 miles
  • 2009 – 23,881 miles
  • 2008 – 35,650 miles
  • 2007 – 34,720 miles
  • 2006 – 32,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering at steering wheel but within limits.
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box leaking.

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,968 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    578063639038
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering at steering wheel but within limits.
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box leaking.
  2. Fail92,968 miles (+4,400)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    741274281240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering at steering wheel but within limits.
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box leaking.
  3. Pass88,568 miles (+2,745)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    467351623092
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper not sweeping fully
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    547831882983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,823 miles (+8,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    300175399982
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass77,810 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    453134875824
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. Fail77,810 miles (+3,728)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    559322644479
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Pass74,082 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    425735834539
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. Fail73,978 miles (+52)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    379092214267
    • MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  10. Fail73,926 miles (+3,642)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    354655202950
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose on spigott (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing broken off (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass70,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    522914862922
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  12. Fail70,284 miles (+3,708)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    902516575813
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  13. Pass66,576 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    111309650604
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside steering drop arm dust cover deteriorated
  14. Pass62,589 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    480640520988
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but secure in mountings
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear A-arm above axle (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail62,587 miles (+4,345)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    748919646972
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked glass (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass58,242 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    757805293916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail58,241 miles (+5,017)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    796494159912
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass53,224 miles (+3,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    494612426945
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside rear most (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside windscreen wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder, but still legible
  19. Fail49,647 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    279986325096
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  20. Pass49,647 miles (+2,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,647 miles
    Test number
    968256725088
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  21. Pass47,336 miles (+2)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    305067754067
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFog light lens damaged but unable to check whether it emits correct colour due to light not working
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and small cuts in tread
    • NoteRear side facing seat insecure and seatbelt badly damaged - non testable item
    • NoteSteering damper bush poor condition
  22. Fail47,334 miles (+2,399)5 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    577046554047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFog light lens damaged but unable to check whether it emits correct colour due to light not working
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and small cuts in tread
    • NoteRear side facing seat insecure and seatbelt badly damaged - non testable item
    • NoteSteering damper bush poor condition
  23. Pass44,935 miles (+1,896)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    939599923088
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside wing mirror glass
    • NoteSteering damper has slight movement in a bush
  24. Pass43,039 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    539537922092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side steps damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate and bumper damaged
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor
  25. Fail43,037 miles (+3,373)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    117465022035
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side steps damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate and bumper damaged
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor
  26. Pass39,664 miles (+15,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    422096080236
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r slightly perished
  27. Pass23,881 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,881 miles
    Test number
    320159589491
    • NoteN/S/R top shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • NoteSlight leak from tractor joints
  28. Fail23,864 miles (-11,786)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,864 miles
    Test number
    274098189208
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/S/R top shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • NoteSlight leak from tractor joints
  29. Pass35,650 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    850173668246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate
    • NoteRear number plate damaged and detiorating
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
  30. Fail35,648 miles (+928)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    324661268251
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChip to screen outside swept area
    • NoteDamage to front number plate
    • NoteNearside wiper detiorating
    • NoteRear number plate damaged and detiorating
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
  31. Pass34,720 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    372958957173
    • NoteAs issued on vt30
  32. Fail34,718 miles (+2,065)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    332557857188
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres mishaped
    • NoteBoth rear shock rubber bushes worn
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChassis covered in mud
    • NoteFront and rear number plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracked
  33. Pass32,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    943776546081
    • NoteChips to windscreen

Questions about T575 NLB

Does T575 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T575 NLB expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T575 NLB?
The MOT on T575 NLB expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T575 NLB done?
T575 NLB was recorded at 92,968 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
Has T575 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T575 NLB has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T575 NLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T575 NLB find?
T575 NLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front play in steering at steering wheel but within limits.; front steering box leaking..

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