Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
T700 HESMOT history
T700 HES is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 157,555 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T700 HES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T700 HES was last recorded at 157,555 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,208 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 347 miles
- Average per year
- 4,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,555 miles
- 2024 – 157,208 miles
- 2023 – 156,935 miles
- 2022 – 156,230 miles
- 2021 – 155,665 miles
- 2020 – 154,301 miles
- 2019 – 153,040 miles
- 2018 – 152,067 miles
- 2017 – 151,064 miles
- 2016 – 150,353 miles
- 2015 – 149,636 miles
- 2014 – 149,197 miles
- 2013 – 147,851 miles
- 2012 – 147,564 miles
- 2010 – 134,352 miles
- 2009 – 120,787 miles
- 2008 – 107,203 miles
- 2007 – 92,171 miles
- 2006 – 77,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,555 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nail in n/s/r tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Under seal on all metal brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,555 miles (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 157,555 miles
- Test number
- 586688775011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,208 miles (+273)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 157,208 miles
- Test number
- 444072018439
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass156,935 miles (+705)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,935 miles
- Test number
- 903747316972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,230 miles (+565)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 156,230 miles
- Test number
- 919931456234
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass155,665 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,665 miles
- Test number
- 382551213581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,649 miles (+1,348)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,649 miles
- Test number
- 328852086620
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass154,301 miles (+1,261)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 154,301 miles
- Test number
- 193608154434
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,040 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 153,040 miles
- Test number
- 891557665628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,038 miles (+971)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,038 miles
- Test number
- 736877321547
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass152,067 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 152,067 miles
- Test number
- 267305915026
- AdvisoryO/s chassis holed corroded not adversely affecting brakes or steering
- AdvisoryUnderside vehicle corroded / undersealed
Pass151,064 miles (+711)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 151,064 miles
- Test number
- 883578889550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt frayed
Pass150,353 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 150,353 miles
- Test number
- 216400794377
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryUnder seal on all metal brake pipes
Fail150,347 miles (+711)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,347 miles
- Test number
- 721423783579
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryUnder seal on all metal brake pipes
Pass149,636 miles (+439)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 149,636 miles
- Test number
- 387455705172
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R CROSSMEMBER
- NoteALL METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED
- NoteWEAR TO REAR AXLE TOP BALL JOINT
Pass149,197 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 149,197 miles
- Test number
- 287952134403
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail149,194 miles (+1,343)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,194 miles
- Test number
- 467178324136
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass147,851 miles (+287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 147,851 miles
- Test number
- 785743613165
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass147,564 miles (+12)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 147,564 miles
- Test number
- 557160782023
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBad oil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres on 2.0 mm
- NoteFront inner pads look low
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail147,552 miles (+13,200)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,552 miles
- Test number
- 376946972047
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBad oil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres on 2.0 mm
- NoteFront inner pads look low
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass134,352 miles (+13,565)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 134,352 miles
- Test number
- 920898920342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,787 miles (+13,584)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 120,787 miles
- Test number
- 213969329336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,203 miles (+15,032)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 107,203 miles
- Test number
- 702960238346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,171 miles (+14,254)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 92,171 miles
- Test number
- 982480537358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 77,917 miles
- Test number
- 294388346308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T700 HES
- Does T700 HES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T700 HES is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T700 HES?
- The MOT on T700 HES is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T700 HES done?
- T700 HES was recorded at 157,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
- Has T700 HES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T700 HES has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T700 HES 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 T700 HES find?
- T700 HES passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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