
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
T70 LGTMOT history
T70 LGT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 140,437 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 LGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 LGT was last recorded at 140,437 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 140,429 miles · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 7,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,437 miles
- 2025 – 135,023 miles
- 2024 – 129,289 miles
- 2023 – 120,836 miles
- 2022 – 110,615 miles
- 2021 – 103,287 miles
- 2020 – 98,531 miles
- 2019 – 92,602 miles
- 2018 – 83,767 miles
- 2016 – 66,507 miles
- 2015 – 63,556 miles
- 2014 – 52,919 miles
- 2013 – 44,808 miles
- 2012 – 33,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded + slight blowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stickyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + not clipped , @ joint (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front bonet cable rubbing steering shaftRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine @ limit @ X of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front both sides outer swivel seals oil weep
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,437 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 140,437 miles
- Test number
- 647707033566
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded + slight blow
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt sticky
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + not clipped , @ joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bonet cable rubbing steering shaft
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,429 miles (+5,406)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,429 miles
- Test number
- 563178199740
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre 2 brkts broken + corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure fixing to axel (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded + slight blow
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt sticky
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + not clipped , @ joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bonet cable rubbing steering shaft
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,023 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 135,023 miles
- Test number
- 923306320712
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine @ limit @ X of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,014 miles (+5,725)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,014 miles
- Test number
- 564990193626
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine @ limit @ X of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper suspension bolts slightly loose
Pass129,289 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 129,289 miles
- Test number
- 604426402482
- AdvisoryFront both sides outer swivel seals oil weep
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail129,259 miles (+8,423)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,259 miles
- Test number
- 774381204756
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both sides outer swivel seals oil weep
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryInner hand break lever aproaching limit
Pass120,836 miles (+401)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 120,836 miles
- Test number
- 948562221391
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play @ Steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Centre of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front & rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,435 miles (+9,820)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,435 miles
- Test number
- 530970804183
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose @gear box [handbrake drum] (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,615 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,615 miles
- Test number
- 843126949273
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer both sides, swivel seals slight oil weep
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail110,615 miles (+7,328)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,615 miles
- Test number
- 260146030534
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer both sides, swivel seals slight oil weep
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,287 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 998753463671
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported @ flex hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,287 miles (+4,756)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 551710019355
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system @ flex hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported @ flex hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,531 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,531 miles
- Test number
- 568262592650
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail98,531 miles (+5,929)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,531 miles
- Test number
- 969682044215
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed to flexi (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,602 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,602 miles
- Test number
- 768676712552
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides feed 2 flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed 2 caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides feed 2 calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Fail92,602 miles (+8,835)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,602 miles
- Test number
- 439376498991
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides feed 2 flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed 2 caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides feed 2 calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,767 miles (+17,260)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 83,767 miles
- Test number
- 855458839597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed 2 flex & feed 2 caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed 2 flex & feed 2 caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,507 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,507 miles
- Test number
- 210661685841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,556 miles
- Test number
- 847449205751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,556 miles (+8,166)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,556 miles
- Test number
- 264945021269
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear passenger door hinge insecure boot (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front door handle insecure
Pass55,390 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 55,390 miles
- Test number
- 436556815016
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,382 miles (+2,463)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,382 miles
- Test number
- 967905615022
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,919 miles (+8,111)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 52,919 miles
- Test number
- 387893524029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside offside front brake discs worn
Pass44,808 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 44,808 miles
- Test number
- 988462733062
- NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion
Fail44,804 miles (+11,634)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,804 miles
- Test number
- 589068523079
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r brake discs inner face corroded
- NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion
- NoteO/s/r brake disc inner face badly corroded
Pass33,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,170 miles
- Test number
- 677822932082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,170 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,170 miles
- Test number
- 905032032068
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront diff filler plug loose
- NoteOsf swivel seal leaking
Questions about T70 LGT
- Does T70 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 LGT is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 LGT?
- The MOT on T70 LGT is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 LGT done?
- T70 LGT was recorded at 140,437 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
- Has T70 LGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 LGT has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T70 LGT 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 LGT find?
- T70 LGT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine; central exhaust corroded + slight blow; front oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs, and 4 more.
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