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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T61 MWPMOT history

T61 MWP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,852 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 MWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 MWP was last recorded at 127,852 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,158 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,852 miles
  • 2021 – 127,158 miles
  • 2020 – 125,103 miles
  • 2019 – 121,329 miles
  • 2017 – 116,644 miles
  • 2016 – 113,284 miles
  • 2015 – 107,122 miles
  • 2014 – 88,508 miles
  • 2013 – 88,479 miles
  • 2012 – 72,885 miles
  • 2011 – 71,243 miles
  • 2010 – 64,937 miles
  • 2009 – 62,233 miles
  • 2008 – 56,521 miles
  • 2007 – 50,632 miles
  • 2006 – 49,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,852 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • No reverse lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,852 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,852 miles
    Test number
    625588769000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,158 miles (+2,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    862985136460
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN DROP ARM BALL JOINT

  3. Pass125,103 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    858021171559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  4. Fail125,097 miles (+3,768)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,097 miles
    Test number
    577130143364
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  5. Pass121,329 miles (+4,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    284203083136
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass116,644 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    806344728938
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  7. Fail116,641 miles (+3,357)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    401782994552
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  8. Pass113,284 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,284 miles
    Test number
    382273534722
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside drag link damper bush deteriorated

  9. Fail113,278 miles (+6,156)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    267241790459
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure tow ball (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside drag link damper bush deteriorated

  10. Pass107,122 miles (+18,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    497689015089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass88,508 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    765358504021
    • NoteOsf seat belt buckle casing missing

  12. Fail88,479 miles (+15,594)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    338560353301
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOsf seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

  13. Pass72,885 miles (+1,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    699406342395
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

  14. Pass71,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    407049831471
    • NoteBoth front tyres slighty out of shape

  15. Fail71,243 miles (+6,306)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    829065131360
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slighty out of shape

  16. Fail64,937 miles2 repaired9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    763467580235
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe badly corroded / slightly holed in places
    • NoteFront brake pad wearing low
    • NoteO/s seatbelt buckle latch casing missing - but operates fully
    • NotePlay detected in both rear shock absorber upper bushes
    • NotePlay detected in steering idler arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight power steering leak above steering idler arm area
    • NoteSmall chips in zone b and just outside of swept area on windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear brake discs

  17. Pass64,937 miles (+2,704)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    952427980215
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe badly corroded / slightly holed in places
    • NoteFront brake pad wearing low
    • NoteO/s seatbelt buckle latch casing missing - but operates fully
    • NotePlay detected in both rear shock absorber upper bushes
    • NotePlay detected in steering idler arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight power steering leak above steering idler arm area
    • NoteSmall chips in zone b and just outside of swept area on windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear brake discs

  18. Pass62,233 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    493178009249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass56,521 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    262714228228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    542690447241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,632 miles (+1,444)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    781760147230
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass49,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    482664646286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 MWP

Does T61 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 MWP expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 MWP?
The MOT on T61 MWP expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 MWP done?
T61 MWP was recorded at 127,852 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has T61 MWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 MWP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T61 MWP 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 T61 MWP find?
T61 MWP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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