Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
T70 HGGMOT history
T70 HGG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 176,557 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 HGG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 HGG was last recorded at 176,557 miles on 17 Mar 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jul 2013: 150,722 miles, lower than 652,175 miles on 11 Jul 2013.
- 25 Apr 2018: 171,110 miles, lower than 171,423 miles on 19 Mar 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 176,498 miles · 30 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 59 miles
- Average per year
- 5,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 176,557 miles
- 2023 – 176,498 miles
- 2021 – 176,058 miles
- 2020 – 174,881 miles
- 2019 – 173,369 miles
- 2018 – 171,110 miles
- 2017 – 171,423 miles
- 2016 – 170,244 miles
- 2015 – 166,526 miles
- 2013 – 150,722 miles
- 2012 – 131,895 miles
- 2011 – 115,620 miles
- 2010 – 111,400 miles
- 2009 – 106,682 miles
- 2008 – 102,123 miles
- 2007 – 94,444 miles
- 2006 – 85,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,557 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside of car covered in under seal
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,557 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 176,557 miles
- Test number
- 950277969046
- AdvisoryUnderside of car covered in under seal
Pass176,498 miles (+440)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 176,498 miles
- Test number
- 225150617838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak
Pass176,058 miles (+1,177)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 176,058 miles
- Test number
- 747718511344
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass174,881 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 174,881 miles
- Test number
- 417227933583
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area (Not in zone A ) But less than 40mm in diameter
Fail174,881 miles (+1,512)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,881 miles
- Test number
- 843630431790
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area (Not in zone A ) But less than 40mm in diameter
Pass173,369 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 173,369 miles
- Test number
- 811617230261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail173,369 miles (+2,259)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,369 miles
- Test number
- 223626410141
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm To Steering Linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass171,110 miles (-313)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 171,110 miles
- Test number
- 843337924380
- AdvisoryEngine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass171,423 miles (+1,179)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 171,423 miles
- Test number
- 948867421948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,244 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 170,244 miles
- Test number
- 800744328097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,526 miles (+15,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 166,526 miles
- Test number
- 816229885012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass150,722 miles (-501,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 150,722 miles
- Test number
- 978723693154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail652,175 miles (+520,280)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 652,175 miles
- Test number
- 646752293181
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass131,895 miles (+16,275)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 131,895 miles
- Test number
- 209948682127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,620 miles (+4,220)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 115,620 miles
- Test number
- 366648571101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,400 miles (+4,718)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,400 miles
- Test number
- 864864770187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,682 miles (+4,559)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 106,682 miles
- Test number
- 734050589186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,123 miles (+7,679)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 322036478108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,444 miles (+8,675)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 94,444 miles
- Test number
- 583142527140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 85,769 miles
- Test number
- 134289826115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T70 HGG
- Does T70 HGG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T70 HGG expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T70 HGG?
- The MOT on T70 HGG expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T70 HGG done?
- T70 HGG was recorded at 176,557 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2024, an average of 5,084 miles a year.
- Has T70 HGG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 HGG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on T70 HGG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T70 HGG find?
- T70 HGG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: underside of car covered in under seal.
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