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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T725 LDXMOT history

T725 LDX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,515 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 LDX was last recorded at 137,515 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,836 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,679 miles
Average per year
3,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,515 miles
  • 2025 – 135,836 miles
  • 2024 – 133,887 miles
  • 2023 – 132,132 miles
  • 2022 – 131,249 miles
  • 2021 – 130,237 miles
  • 2020 – 129,556 miles
  • 2019 – 126,883 miles
  • 2018 – 125,583 miles
  • 2017 – 117,157 miles
  • 2016 – 111,177 miles
  • 2015 – 105,687 miles
  • 2014 – 101,251 miles
  • 2013 – 95,348 miles
  • 2012 – 89,286 miles
  • 2011 – 82,235 miles
  • 2010 – 77,213 miles
  • 2009 – 72,365 miles
  • 2008 – 67,625 miles
  • 2007 – 62,789 miles
  • 2006 – 57,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,515 miles (+1,679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    103906201972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded

  2. Pass135,836 miles (+1,949)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,836 miles
    Test number
    797807363426
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a frame crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded

  3. Pass133,887 miles (+1,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,887 miles
    Test number
    278226734953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis outrigger has slight corrosion

  4. Pass132,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    252134775864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail132,132 miles (+883)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    353839751109
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass131,249 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,249 miles
    Test number
    957044152766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail131,249 miles (+1,012)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,249 miles
    Test number
    894053254691
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass130,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    602172185680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail130,237 miles (+681)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    704842461606
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass129,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,556 miles
    Test number
    419034114920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail129,554 miles (+2,671)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    626615877866
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass126,883 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    663443371113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail126,883 miles (+1,300)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    908136827433
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box support arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass125,583 miles (+8,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,583 miles
    Test number
    349159077380
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central chassis (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass117,157 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,157 miles
    Test number
    813815425782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,177 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    161545932307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,687 miles (+4,436)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    125528095038
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leaks from n/s front of vehicle
    • NoteRear door heavily corroded

  18. Pass101,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,251 miles
    Test number
    116031204198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,251 miles (+5,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,251 miles
    Test number
    509361204125
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass95,348 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    338472293058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,286 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    196593692459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,235 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    776722201134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,213 miles (+4,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    130088490427
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass72,365 miles (+4,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    192268399443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass67,625 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,625 miles
    Test number
    283726208460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,598 miles (+4,809)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    862105808109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,789 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    352702787096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    510883286092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T725 LDX

Does T725 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T725 LDX is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T725 LDX?
The MOT on T725 LDX is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T725 LDX done?
T725 LDX was recorded at 137,515 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,988 miles a year.
Has T725 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 LDX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T725 LDX 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 T725 LDX find?
T725 LDX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before spring mounting; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose, and 3 more.

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