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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass87,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass54,185 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    361826595915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,910 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    878584734363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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))
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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