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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T610 TFEMOT history

T610 TFE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 321,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
321,915 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T610 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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T610 TFE was last recorded at 321,915 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 3,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2010: 26,701 miles, lower than 246,468 miles on 23 Apr 2009.

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
318,105 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,810 miles
Average per year
8,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 321,915 miles
  • 2022 – 318,105 miles
  • 2021 – 311,864 miles
  • 2019 – 302,217 miles
  • 2018 – 301,139 miles
  • 2016 – 300,409 miles
  • 2015 – 299,680 miles
  • 2014 – 298,788 miles
  • 2012 – 295,457 miles
  • 2011 – 283,721 miles
  • 2010 – 26,702 miles
  • 2009 – 246,468 miles
  • 2008 – 225,946 miles
  • 2007 – 202,779 miles
  • 2006 – 180,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass321,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft seal wheeping grease
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft seal wheeping grease
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet hinges loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass321,915 miles (+3,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    321,915 miles
    Test number
    436329674411
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft seal wheeping grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft seal wheeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass318,105 miles (+6,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    318,105 miles
    Test number
    109805641103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft seal weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft seal weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass311,864 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    311,864 miles
    Test number
    736154916721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinges loose

  4. Fail311,863 miles (+9,646)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,863 miles
    Test number
    209678740672
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinges loose

  5. Pass302,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    302,217 miles
    Test number
    592078663466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail302,217 miles (+709)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,217 miles
    Test number
    466603838567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass301,508 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    301,508 miles
    Test number
    328812219132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near seat belt fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivil joints slight oil leak

  8. Pass301,139 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    301,139 miles
    Test number
    285126069210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail301,126 miles (+717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,126 miles
    Test number
    964367271739
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint slight leak

  10. Pass300,409 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    300,409 miles
    Test number
    711044255285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass299,680 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    299,680 miles
    Test number
    523494989980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass298,788 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    298,788 miles
    Test number
    758753564381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass297,458 miles (+2,001)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    297,458 miles
    Test number
    169070314472
    • NoteCorrosion around offside rear outer body mount section
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber damp
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread and has splits in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily cracking
    • NoteOil leaks at front swivel hub assemblies

  14. Pass295,457 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    295,457 miles
    Test number
    546624522367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass294,239 miles (+10,518)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    294,239 miles
    Test number
    235412222139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront shocker turrets getting corroded
    • NoteOffside front step

  16. Pass283,721 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    283,721 miles
    Test number
    207515821117
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak front prop uj slight play earth strap to chassi from gearbox breaking up

  17. Fail283,720 miles (+257,018)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,720 miles
    Test number
    838215421181
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak front prop uj slight play earth strap to chassi from gearbox breaking up

  18. Pass26,702 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    502974600133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,701 miles (-219,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    254753000110
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass246,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    246,468 miles
    Test number
    370073619107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail246,468 miles (+20,522)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,468 miles
    Test number
    654093719154
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass225,946 miles (+23,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    225,946 miles
    Test number
    120857618156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass202,779 miles (+22,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    202,779 miles
    Test number
    274936607433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass180,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    180,243 miles
    Test number
    302518716188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass180,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    180,243 miles
    Test number
    133208616125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T610 TFE

Does T610 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T610 TFE expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T610 TFE?
The MOT on T610 TFE expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T610 TFE done?
T610 TFE was recorded at 321,915 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 8,365 miles a year.
Has T610 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T610 TFE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T610 TFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T610 TFE find?
T610 TFE passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside drive shaft seal wheeping grease; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside drive shaft seal wheeping grease, and 2 more.

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