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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T730 LDXMOT history

T730 LDX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 LDX was last recorded at 135,438 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,437 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,438 miles
  • 2024 – 134,883 miles
  • 2023 – 133,872 miles
  • 2022 – 132,449 miles
  • 2021 – 130,691 miles
  • 2020 – 129,485 miles
  • 2019 – 128,883 miles
  • 2018 – 127,834 miles
  • 2017 – 126,098 miles
  • 2016 – 122,770 miles
  • 2015 – 116,471 miles
  • 2014 – 114,775 miles
  • 2013 – 112,311 miles
  • 2012 – 108,712 miles
  • 2011 – 106,420 miles
  • 2010 – 100,488 miles
  • 2009 – 93,877 miles
  • 2008 – 87,958 miles
  • 2007 – 83,761 miles
  • 2006 – 72,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,438 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,438 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    532309420855
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,437 miles (+554)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    153321399143
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush is missing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,883 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,883 miles
    Test number
    796241561942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,858 miles (+986)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,858 miles
    Test number
    555494288758
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,872 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,872 miles
    Test number
    764526224323
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Behind silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail133,872 miles (+1,423)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,872 miles
    Test number
    689779763215
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Behind silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass132,449 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,449 miles
    Test number
    548498901925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,448 miles (+1,757)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,448 miles
    Test number
    145105329598
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,691 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    762388951788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,690 miles (+1,205)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,690 miles
    Test number
    352953303706
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,485 miles
    Test number
    245997538729
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail129,485 miles (+602)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,485 miles
    Test number
    408874457373
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Cracked, not holding vacuum. (1.1.10 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass128,883 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    641194546097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass127,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    894760114303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,834 miles (+1,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    932727478117
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass126,098 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    664149993504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish

  17. Fail126,097 miles (+3,327)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,097 miles
    Test number
    283767265019
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish

  18. Pass122,770 miles (+6,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    447800281006
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass116,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,471 miles
    Test number
    266085225125
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Fail116,471 miles (+1,696)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,471 miles
    Test number
    326825425106
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass114,775 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    389747224132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    445608023253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Fail112,311 miles (+3,599)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    338478623271
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  24. Pass108,712 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    285621142236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    598279321109
    • NoteN/s/f swivel seal slight leak

  26. Fail106,420 miles (+5,932)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    257984321115
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f swivel seal slight leak

  27. Pass100,488 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    820014220164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass93,877 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    113539419158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass87,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    321917408162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail87,958 miles (+4,197)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    921546208199
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass83,761 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    434813527182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail83,752 miles (+11,045)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    221356217159
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass72,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    853576216151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 LDX

Does T730 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T730 LDX is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T730 LDX?
The MOT on T730 LDX is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T730 LDX done?
T730 LDX was recorded at 135,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has T730 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 LDX has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T730 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 T730 LDX find?
T730 LDX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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