Land Rover logo

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
Get reminders for T70 LGT in the free Driver Codes app

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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,437 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. 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))
  17. 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)
  18. Pass66,507 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    210661685841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,556 miles
    Test number
    847449205751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Pass33,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    677822932082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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.

Browse all T70L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.