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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T589 DGTMOT history

T589 DGT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,288 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 DGT was last recorded at 144,288 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,021 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,288 miles
  • 2024 – 141,021 miles
  • 2015 – 113,895 miles
  • 2014 – 106,927 miles
  • 2013 – 105,719 miles
  • 2012 – 104,267 miles
  • 2011 – 102,786 miles
  • 2010 – 101,118 miles
  • 2009 – 98,431 miles
  • 2008 – 93,765 miles
  • 2007 – 86,702 miles
  • 2006 – 78,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,288 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Outer hub slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,288 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,288 miles
    Test number
    249899332401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,021 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    460629527746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail141,018 miles (+27,123)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,018 miles
    Test number
    888616358670
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass113,895 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    459527901338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,576 miles (+3,649)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    845755375009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake warning light not working
  6. Pass106,927 miles (+1,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,927 miles
    Test number
    678059574034
    • NoteOil leak
  7. Pass105,719 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,719 miles
    Test number
    177326683463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,267 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    987224192017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,786 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,786 miles
    Test number
    257134781071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass101,118 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    441408470048
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass98,431 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    561225569085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,765 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    714674098082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,702 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    784396087015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    861397686086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 DGT

Does T589 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 DGT is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T589 DGT?
The MOT on T589 DGT is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 DGT done?
T589 DGT was recorded at 144,288 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has T589 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 DGT has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T589 DGT 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 T589 DGT find?
T589 DGT passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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