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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T725 MWXMOT history

T725 MWX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,363 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 MWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 MWX was last recorded at 114,363 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,862 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
1,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,363 miles
  • 2025 – 113,862 miles
  • 2024 – 113,540 miles
  • 2021 – 111,995 miles
  • 2020 – 110,878 miles
  • 2019 – 110,326 miles
  • 2018 – 109,465 miles
  • 2017 – 108,418 miles
  • 2016 – 107,313 miles
  • 2015 – 106,344 miles
  • 2014 – 104,146 miles
  • 2013 – 100,870 miles
  • 2012 – 99,001 miles
  • 2011 – 96,418 miles
  • 2010 – 92,888 miles
  • 2009 – 89,227 miles
  • 2008 – 76,994 miles
  • 2007 – 64,125 miles
  • 2006 – 54,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails
  • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/f and n/s/f hub seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion on rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,363 miles (+501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    668985342339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking

  2. Pass113,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,862 miles
    Test number
    259523057561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f hub seals leaking

  3. Fail113,862 miles (+7)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,862 miles
    Test number
    523805713318
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f hub seals leaking

  4. Fail113,855 miles (+315)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    609826482463
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended unable to gain access to rear seatbelts (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle hub seal leaking borderline
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,540 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,540 miles
    Test number
    968746976437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear cross member

  6. Fail113,536 miles (+1,541)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,536 miles
    Test number
    406413555612
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear cross member

  7. Pass111,995 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    718215338127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shocker bush wear
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  8. Pass110,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    551111358589
    • AdvisoryWear in rear prop rear u/j

  9. Fail110,878 miles (+552)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    669720982311
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWear in rear prop rear u/j

  10. Pass110,326 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,326 miles
    Test number
    966002955048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush - BORDERLINE! (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay evident in steering box - BORDERLINE!

  11. Fail110,319 miles (+854)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    514091153245
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily scored by outer brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Rubbing / Cutting brake disc (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush - BORDERLINE! (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay evident in steering box - BORDERLINE!

  12. Pass109,465 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    655054641903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,418 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,418 miles
    Test number
    969219933335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

  14. Pass107,313 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    959399880040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in a protective underseal

  15. Fail107,301 miles (+957)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    456341683297
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in a protective underseal

  16. Pass106,344 miles (+2,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,344 miles
    Test number
    207908928333
    • AdvisoryChassis starting to rust, front number plate slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn, suspension bushes slight cracking

  17. Pass104,146 miles (+3,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    107427024225
    • NoteCHASSIS STARTING TO RUST, FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK. NS REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSH WORN, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY DRAG LINK END

  18. Pass100,870 miles (+1,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,870 miles
    Test number
    636862633201
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY NS DRAG LINK END, REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN, FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

  19. Pass99,001 miles (+2,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    347124242429
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX, NS TRACK ROD END DUST COVER CRACKING, SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING, NS REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN

  20. Pass96,418 miles (+3,530)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    468798741233
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN, FRONT NUMBER PLATE WORN, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, BODY DAMAGE OS FRONT

  21. Pass92,888 miles (+3,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    690311120256
    • NoteBRAKE PIPE RUSTING, REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN, SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP ARM

  22. Pass89,227 miles (+12,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    134395119280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,994 miles (+12,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    423404308286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,125 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    552010727285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    172886726269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,990 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    432976726220
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T725 MWX

Does T725 MWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T725 MWX is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T725 MWX?
The MOT on T725 MWX is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T725 MWX done?
T725 MWX was recorded at 114,363 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,324 miles a year.
Has T725 MWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 MWX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T725 MWX 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 MWX find?
T725 MWX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails, and 1 more.

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