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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T590 RELMOT history

T590 REL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,015 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T590 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T590 REL was last recorded at 147,015 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,006 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,015 miles
  • 2025 – 146,928 miles
  • 2024 – 146,678 miles
  • 2022 – 146,003 miles
  • 2021 – 145,360 miles
  • 2020 – 141,725 miles
  • 2019 – 139,672 miles
  • 2018 – 137,151 miles
  • 2017 – 131,775 miles
  • 2016 – 125,946 miles
  • 2015 – 117,409 miles
  • 2014 – 102,831 miles
  • 2013 – 93,193 miles
  • 2012 – 87,122 miles
  • 2011 – 83,762 miles
  • 2010 – 83,000 miles
  • 2009 – 81,333 miles
  • 2008 – 75,509 miles
  • 2007 – 65,095 miles
  • 2006 – 52,842 miles
  • 2005 – 46,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,015 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES\AM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\PIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,015 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    477950330891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,006 miles (+78)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,006 miles
    Test number
    881208917521
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass146,928 miles (+250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    301974266523
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass146,678 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,678 miles
    Test number
    446842611682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail146,666 miles (+663)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    517690673169
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass146,003 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    118803797703
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES\AM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail146,000 miles (+640)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    647431321975
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES\AM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\PIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,360 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,360 miles
    Test number
    420627424687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    513254383750
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light colour faded but still red

  10. Fail141,725 miles (+2,053)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    886675700502
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light colour faded but still red

  11. Pass139,672 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,672 miles
    Test number
    842931160772
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd Row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail139,672 miles (+2,521)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,672 miles
    Test number
    573089185264
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light output also reduced / dimmer than Offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd Row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd Row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass137,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,151 miles
    Test number
    869581356740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail137,151 miles (+5,376)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,151 miles
    Test number
    449963887758
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Pass131,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,775 miles
    Test number
    420206528175
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail131,775 miles (+5,829)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,775 miles
    Test number
    399473512362
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass125,946 miles (+8,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    203339772675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  18. Pass117,409 miles (+14,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    401927628380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass102,831 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    448933924394
    • NoteRear lower shock absorber bushes worn

  20. Fail102,831 miles (+9,638)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    686143824314
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteRear lower shock absorber bushes worn

  21. Pass93,193 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    587527213363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,122 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    586515532347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,762 miles (+762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    998588111336
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear door differcult to shut
    • NoteOffside front tractor ball joint slight oil leak from oil seal

  24. Pass83,000 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    794301640349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,946 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    794749580009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,333 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    251225119059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,509 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    514320038064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,095 miles (+12,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    310648807067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,842 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    173940336099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,764 miles (+5,981)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    781707826082
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  31. Pass46,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    991216365121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T590 REL

Does T590 REL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T590 REL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T590 REL?
The MOT on T590 REL 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 T590 REL done?
T590 REL was recorded at 147,015 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has T590 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T590 REL has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T590 REL 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 T590 REL find?
T590 REL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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