
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2013 · 2,200 cc
T70 ESGMOT history
T70 ESG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,988 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 ESG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 ESG was last recorded at 87,988 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,001 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,987 miles
- Average per year
- 5,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,988 miles
- 2025 – 82,001 miles
- 2024 – 77,822 miles
- 2023 – 73,659 miles
- 2022 – 69,987 miles
- 2021 – 65,909 miles
- 2020 – 60,938 miles
- 2019 – 54,185 miles
- 2018 – 47,910 miles
- 2017 – 40,687 miles
- 2016 – 32,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wheel arches
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,988 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,988 miles
- Test number
- 570628859022
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,985 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,985 miles
- Test number
- 739941694149
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,001 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 82,001 miles
- Test number
- 722022485527
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to lower edge of number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail82,001 miles (+4,179)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,001 miles
- Test number
- 402143752303
- Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage to lower edge of number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass77,822 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 77,822 miles
- Test number
- 279707727051
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,820 miles (+4,161)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,820 miles
- Test number
- 899302865422
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear connections (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,659 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 73,659 miles
- Test number
- 512334165833
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail73,659 miles (+3,672)1 major3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,659 miles
- Test number
- 536465517356
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass69,987 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 69,987 miles
- Test number
- 964624034703
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail69,987 miles (+4,078)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,987 miles
- Test number
- 531863224107
- Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass65,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 978643361171
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,909 miles (+4,971)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,909 miles
- Test number
- 261597022680
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,938 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 60,938 miles
- Test number
- 577629934987
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail60,934 miles (+6,749)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,934 miles
- Test number
- 805527736544
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass54,185 miles (+6,275)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,185 miles
- Test number
- 361826595915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,910 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,910 miles
- Test number
- 878584734363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,908 miles (+7,221)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,908 miles
- Test number
- 512130624769
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,687 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,687 miles
- Test number
- 290132495595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,687 miles (+8,138)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,687 miles
- Test number
- 907539600740
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,549 miles
- Test number
- 615114313076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T70 ESG
- Does T70 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 ESG is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 ESG?
- The MOT on T70 ESG is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 ESG done?
- T70 ESG was recorded at 87,988 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
- Has T70 ESG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 ESG has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T70 ESG 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 T70 ESG find?
- T70 ESG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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