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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T583 ROUMOT history

T583 ROU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,038 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T583 ROU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T583 ROU was last recorded at 180,038 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,036 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,038 miles
  • 2025 – 177,020 miles
  • 2024 – 172,514 miles
  • 2023 – 167,936 miles
  • 2022 – 163,082 miles
  • 2021 – 158,650 miles
  • 2020 – 154,051 miles
  • 2019 – 149,270 miles
  • 2017 – 130,082 miles
  • 2016 – 125,369 miles
  • 2015 – 120,347 miles
  • 2014 – 116,458 miles
  • 2013 – 102,701 miles
  • 2012 – 98,113 miles
  • 2011 – 87,560 miles
  • 2010 – 72,366 miles
  • 2009 – 68,088 miles
  • 2008 – 63,460 miles
  • 2007 – 59,409 miles
  • 2006 – 55,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,038 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,038 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,038 miles
    Test number
    160142054326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,036 miles (+3,016)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,036 miles
    Test number
    378696432613
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass177,020 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,020 miles
    Test number
    887158306697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,514 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,514 miles
    Test number
    878974115303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,936 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,936 miles
    Test number
    350706648638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,082 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,082 miles
    Test number
    602118489683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,650 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,650 miles
    Test number
    938693713425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,051 miles (+4,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,051 miles
    Test number
    246237755830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,270 miles
    Test number
    781376177632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,270 miles (+19,188)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,270 miles
    Test number
    804614132690
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Body mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass130,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,082 miles
    Test number
    584734219144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail130,082 miles (+4,713)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,082 miles
    Test number
    979909200346
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion centre rear body has corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear prescribed area corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding

  13. Pass125,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,369 miles
    Test number
    426145169141
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail125,369 miles (+5,022)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,369 miles
    Test number
    401562552796
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass120,347 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    529446205144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail120,347 miles (+3,889)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    919345475036
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront-rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteFuel tank corroded

  17. Fail116,458 miles (+3,763)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,458 miles
    Test number
    587135824249
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass112,695 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    159507264067
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail112,695 miles (+9,994)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,695 miles
    Test number
    105240764012
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass102,701 miles (+4,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    439549453037
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass98,113 miles (+149)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    986535132233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail97,964 miles (+10,404)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,964 miles
    Test number
    508381232211
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass87,560 miles (+15,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    206124431238
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass72,366 miles (+4,278)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    622491140047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant radiator deteriorated

  25. Pass68,088 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    952740249077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,460 miles (+4,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    402123848002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass59,409 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    414688647071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    203876156008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T583 ROU

Does T583 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T583 ROU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T583 ROU?
The MOT on T583 ROU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T583 ROU done?
T583 ROU was recorded at 180,038 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has T583 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T583 ROU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T583 ROU 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 T583 ROU find?
T583 ROU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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