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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T653 AFMMOT history

T653 AFM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
124,251 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T653 AFM was last recorded at 124,251 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,792 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,459 miles
Average per year
3,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,251 miles
  • 2025 – 120,792 miles
  • 2024 – 118,045 miles
  • 2023 – 113,179 miles
  • 2022 – 110,760 miles
  • 2021 – 110,450 miles
  • 2020 – 110,448 miles
  • 2014 – 110,128 miles
  • 2013 – 102,147 miles
  • 2012 – 94,725 miles
  • 2011 – 88,229 miles
  • 2010 – 79,481 miles
  • 2009 – 71,870 miles
  • 2008 – 63,534 miles
  • 2007 – 56,231 miles
  • 2006 – 49,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,251 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Coil spring corroded x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody surface corrosion chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,251 miles (+3,459)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,251 miles
    Test number
    898601531634
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,792 miles (+2,747)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    311050056199
    • AdvisoryBump stops missing
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    256580799618
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion chassis

  4. Fail118,045 miles (+4,866)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    630911883681
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion chassis

  5. Pass113,179 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    139833426418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,760 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    507665770098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,450 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,450 miles
    Test number
    499908455557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,448 miles (+320)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    283168532855
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel operation excessively spongy (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both ns/os out riggers body moutings holed corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box section holed blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger holed corroded body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi conection (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember corroded ns/os at fixings on body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass110,128 miles (+7,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    145864214485
    • NoteSlight damage to front numberplate

  10. Pass102,147 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    565370913054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,725 miles (+6,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,725 miles
    Test number
    138123412003
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass88,229 miles (+8,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,229 miles
    Test number
    867041521051
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass79,481 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    643355110011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,870 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    143274819025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,534 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    191853428425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,231 miles (+7,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    500472737072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass49,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    720944626008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T653 AFM

Does T653 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T653 AFM expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T653 AFM?
The MOT on T653 AFM expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T653 AFM done?
T653 AFM was recorded at 124,251 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,630 miles a year.
Has T653 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 AFM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T653 AFM 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 T653 AFM find?
T653 AFM failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp aim too high; offside headlamp aim too high; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear, and 1 more.

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