Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
T600 DEFMOT history
T600 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 179,166 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T600 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T600 DEF was last recorded at 179,166 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,868 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 298 miles
- Average per year
- 7,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,166 miles
- 2025 – 178,868 miles
- 2024 – 178,354 miles
- 2023 – 175,651 miles
- 2022 – 175,644 miles
- 2021 – 172,198 miles
- 2020 – 169,443 miles
- 2019 – 162,054 miles
- 2018 – 151,312 miles
- 2017 – 140,435 miles
- 2016 – 127,240 miles
- 2015 – 111,959 miles
- 2014 – 96,658 miles
- 2013 – 80,299 miles
- 2012 – 64,494 miles
- 2011 – 54,998 miles
- 2010 – 45,742 miles
- 2009 – 40,039 miles
- 2008 – 33,493 miles
- 2007 – 26,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,166 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,166 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 179,166 miles
- Test number
- 848931887550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,868 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 178,868 miles
- Test number
- 364969057449
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail178,850 miles (+496)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,850 miles
- Test number
- 284252665769
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass178,354 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 178,354 miles
- Test number
- 922842865156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail178,354 miles (+2,703)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,354 miles
- Test number
- 955360544065
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass175,651 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 175,651 miles
- Test number
- 526881928656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,644 miles (+3,446)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,644 miles
- Test number
- 259651796662
- MajorCentral Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass172,198 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 172,198 miles
- Test number
- 824066159173
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass169,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 169,443 miles
- Test number
- 275561481496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,443 miles (+7,389)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,443 miles
- Test number
- 112672266698
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joining flange completely corroded and blowing excessively. (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass162,054 miles (+10,742)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 162,054 miles
- Test number
- 622919913956
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth on corner of pad (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass151,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 151,312 miles
- Test number
- 312087457072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,312 miles (+10,877)2 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,312 miles
- Test number
- 434208943788
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass140,435 miles (+13,195)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 140,435 miles
- Test number
- 399439031094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,240 miles (+15,281)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 127,240 miles
- Test number
- 367095827454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,959 miles (+15,301)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,959 miles
- Test number
- 298230015275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,658 miles (+16,359)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 96,658 miles
- Test number
- 799961694152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,299 miles (+15,805)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,299 miles
- Test number
- 729933713211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,494 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,494 miles
- Test number
- 445928502245
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass64,494 miles (+9,496)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,494 miles
- Test number
- 879628002237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,998 miles (+9,256)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,998 miles
- Test number
- 547935691140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,742 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,742 miles
- Test number
- 362532660162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,039 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,039 miles
- Test number
- 494055379178
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear diff seal leaking
Fail40,039 miles (+6,546)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,039 miles
- Test number
- 530375779165
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear diff seal leaking
Pass33,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 33,493 miles
- Test number
- 372171028120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,493 miles (+7,232)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,493 miles
- Test number
- 614431128134
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass26,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 26,261 miles
- Test number
- 870001537054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T600 DEF
- Does T600 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T600 DEF is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T600 DEF?
- The MOT on T600 DEF is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T600 DEF done?
- T600 DEF was recorded at 179,166 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
- Has T600 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T600 DEF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T600 DEF 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 T600 DEF find?
- T600 DEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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