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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T601 EAFMOT history

T601 EAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,805 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 EAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 EAF was last recorded at 137,805 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 7,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2007: 1,596 miles, lower than 40,597 miles on 1 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,831 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,974 miles
Average per year
4,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,805 miles
  • 2025 – 129,831 miles
  • 2024 – 123,948 miles
  • 2023 – 117,976 miles
  • 2022 – 111,976 miles
  • 2021 – 104,239 miles
  • 2020 – 98,923 miles
  • 2019 – 90,720 miles
  • 2018 – 84,487 miles
  • 2017 – 76,281 miles
  • 2016 – 67,237 miles
  • 2015 – 58,477 miles
  • 2014 – 49,672 miles
  • 2013 – 44,969 miles
  • 2012 – 37,213 miles
  • 2011 – 30,425 miles
  • 2010 – 22,851 miles
  • 2009 – 17,220 miles
  • 2008 – 10,538 miles
  • 2007 – 1,596 miles
  • 2006 – 40,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,805 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear seats folded at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,805 miles (+7,974)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,805 miles
    Test number
    745338411233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,831 miles (+5,883)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    478107932973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass123,948 miles (+5,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    583419033503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,976 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    435757463187
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test

  5. Pass111,976 miles (+193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,976 miles
    Test number
    120745724549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test

  6. Fail111,783 miles (+7,544)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    446277246062
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test

  7. Pass104,239 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,239 miles
    Test number
    750270762028
    • 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))

  8. Fail104,238 miles (+5,315)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    116123959045
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X3 rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 radios arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 radios arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass98,923 miles (+235)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    815315313693
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail98,688 miles (+7,968)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    246907683209
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radius arm front bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass90,720 miles (+138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    511645031772
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Fail90,582 miles (+6,095)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    771967044164
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass84,487 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    551921083989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,048 miles (+7,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    650674616258
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger - torsion bar prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass76,281 miles (+9,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    724045475949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak oil seapage in the area of (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass67,237 miles (+8,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    941692618787
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass58,477 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,477 miles
    Test number
    439906975091
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass49,672 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    945558074016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,969 miles (+7,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    988985483031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,213 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    856264972096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,425 miles (+7,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    757054071073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,851 miles
    Test number
    631571680047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,850 miles (+5,630)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,850 miles
    Test number
    914097370051
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass17,220 miles (+6,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    330148579015
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass10,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,538 miles
    Test number
    153703698046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,538 miles (+8,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,538 miles
    Test number
    194043898020
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass1,596 miles (-39,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    1,596 miles
    Test number
    162010187419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    100031896488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 EAF

Does T601 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T601 EAF is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T601 EAF?
The MOT on T601 EAF is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T601 EAF done?
T601 EAF was recorded at 137,805 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
Has T601 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 EAF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T601 EAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T601 EAF find?
T601 EAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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