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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T608 TFEMOT history

T608 TFE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,567 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T608 TFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T608 TFE was last recorded at 99,567 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,541 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,567 miles
  • 2024 – 98,541 miles
  • 2023 – 95,854 miles
  • 2021 – 95,521 miles
  • 2020 – 92,490 miles
  • 2019 – 88,724 miles
  • 2018 – 80,086 miles
  • 2017 – 72,716 miles
  • 2016 – 66,540 miles
  • 2015 – 56,565 miles
  • 2014 – 54,950 miles
  • 2013 – 52,767 miles
  • 2012 – 50,164 miles
  • 2011 – 47,570 miles
  • 2010 – 44,974 miles
  • 2009 – 40,838 miles
  • 2008 – 36,954 miles
  • 2007 – 33,631 miles
  • 2006 – 29,642 miles
  • 2005 – 25,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,567 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All corners poor (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,567 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    662930817347
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All corners poor (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,541 miles (+2,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    199259229774
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,854 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    855510696045
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has Excessive movement indicating adjustment
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing corrosion

  4. Fail95,854 miles (+333)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    720463298340
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has Excessive movement indicating adjustment
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing corrosion

  5. Pass95,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    931138625716
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,521 miles (+3,031)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    149085766978
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper pivot (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,490 miles (+3,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    525046404068
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    692527163852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail88,724 miles (+8,638)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    318008311863
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,086 miles (+7,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    609620056156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass72,716 miles (+6,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    838006345166
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass66,540 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    702083871453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail66,539 miles (+9,974)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    933096911559
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  14. Pass56,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    386100725121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail56,565 miles (+1,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    445690725156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass54,950 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    498696534116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,767 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    837579603196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,164 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    537505412114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,570 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    497958001148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,570 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    985918301176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,974 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    954552910123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,838 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    174101029186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,954 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    284303328153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,631 miles (+3,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,631 miles
    Test number
    282757417180
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass29,642 miles (+3,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,642 miles
    Test number
    383333126149
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2006
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    551083725118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T608 TFE

Does T608 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T608 TFE is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T608 TFE?
The MOT on T608 TFE is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T608 TFE done?
T608 TFE was recorded at 99,567 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has T608 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T608 TFE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T608 TFE 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 T608 TFE find?
T608 TFE passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all corners poor; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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