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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T65 LLSMOT history

T65 LLS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,858 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 LLS
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T65 LLS was last recorded at 157,858 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,511 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,858 miles
  • 2025 – 155,511 miles
  • 2024 – 153,308 miles
  • 2023 – 150,367 miles
  • 2021 – 147,142 miles
  • 2019 – 141,301 miles
  • 2018 – 134,643 miles
  • 2016 – 131,969 miles
  • 2015 – 130,349 miles
  • 2014 – 130,235 miles
  • 2013 – 126,787 miles
  • 2012 – 121,922 miles
  • 2011 – 120,342 miles
  • 2010 – 110,709 miles
  • 2009 – 95,136 miles
  • 2008 – 87,258 miles
  • 2007 – 86,278 miles
  • 2006 – 83,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,858 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,858 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,858 miles
    Test number
    102352826096
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass155,511 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,511 miles
    Test number
    810014619279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,308 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,308 miles
    Test number
    390727128801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,367 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,367 miles
    Test number
    189339085002
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail150,364 miles (+3,222)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,364 miles
    Test number
    629919435147
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass147,142 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,142 miles
    Test number
    792492740602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass144,061 miles (+2,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,061 miles
    Test number
    514689444500
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass141,301 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,301 miles
    Test number
    229292991751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,096 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,096 miles
    Test number
    756356359276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,643 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    902416987534
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass131,969 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,969 miles
    Test number
    296418295776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    456271824416
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slight leak

  13. Fail130,340 miles (+105)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,340 miles
    Test number
    449508060910
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slight leak

  14. Pass130,235 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    989210254378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,230 miles (+3,443)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,230 miles
    Test number
    748078924373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass126,787 miles (+4,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    315566113360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  17. Pass121,922 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    238189912371
    • 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)
    • NoteRear b/discs corroded

  18. Fail121,915 miles (+1,573)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    949481212365
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear b/discs corroded

  19. Pass120,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    798764081262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,342 miles (+9,633)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    206214481237
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass110,709 miles (+15,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,709 miles
    Test number
    483036160296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,136 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,136 miles
    Test number
    922265829216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,080 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    911327639014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,258 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    561872218202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,278 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,278 miles
    Test number
    122854007269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    782258486136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 LLS

Does T65 LLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T65 LLS is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T65 LLS?
The MOT on T65 LLS is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T65 LLS done?
T65 LLS was recorded at 157,858 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has T65 LLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 LLS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T65 LLS 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 T65 LLS find?
T65 LLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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