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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T598 NWLMOT history

T598 NWL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 4 of 8 MOT tests, with 127,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
127,355 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
8
4 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T598 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T598 NWL was last recorded at 127,355 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 7,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,234 miles · 29 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
7,121 miles
Average per year
1,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,355 miles
  • 2019 – 120,234 miles
  • 2018 – 115,917 miles
  • 2017 – 115,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,355 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Indicator switch insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,355 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,355 miles
    Test number
    262805098936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,234 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    888133015148
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail120,234 miles (+4,317)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    621175333083
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,917 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,917 miles
    Test number
    581899295934
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,917 miles (+632)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,917 miles
    Test number
    710801065475
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,285 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    646541999810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion BULK HEAD BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY MOUNTING POINTS (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  7. Fail115,285 miles (+3)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    412796585511
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion BULK HEAD BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY MOUNTING POINTS (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail115,282 miles18 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    654888916678
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure DRAG LINK PINCH BOLT (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure MOUNTING LOCK TABS (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about T598 NWL

Does T598 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T598 NWL expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T598 NWL?
The MOT on T598 NWL expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T598 NWL done?
T598 NWL was recorded at 127,355 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 1,732 miles a year.
Has T598 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T598 NWL has failed 4 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T598 NWL 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 T598 NWL find?
T598 NWL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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