Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T780 TCFMOT history
T780 TCF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 124,380 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T780 TCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T780 TCF was last recorded at 124,380 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,360 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 4,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,380 miles
- 2025 – 123,224 miles
- 2024 – 123,197 miles
- 2023 – 122,154 miles
- 2017 – 118,229 miles
- 2016 – 114,250 miles
- 2015 – 109,371 miles
- 2014 – 105,363 miles
- 2013 – 101,335 miles
- 2012 – 96,598 miles
- 2011 – 90,354 miles
- 2010 – 83,435 miles
- 2009 – 73,282 miles
- 2008 – 63,440 miles
- 2007 – 52,703 miles
- 2006 – 41,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,380 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount breaking from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering damperRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,380 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 124,380 miles
- Test number
- 102544065531
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount breaking from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering damper
Fail124,360 miles (+1,136)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,360 miles
- Test number
- 831519161485
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount breaking from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering damper
Pass123,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 123,224 miles
- Test number
- 255924504563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail123,224 miles (+27)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,224 miles
- Test number
- 529387765969
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass123,197 miles (+1,043)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,197 miles
- Test number
- 835701234108
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass122,154 miles (+3,925)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 122,154 miles
- Test number
- 743837302032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,229 miles (+3,979)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,229 miles
- Test number
- 419257973324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,250 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 114,250 miles
- Test number
- 649918430574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,249 miles (+796)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,249 miles
- Test number
- 607927801802
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryO/s/f door hanll
Pass113,453 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,453 miles
- Test number
- 458892829373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,371 miles (+4,008)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,371 miles
- Test number
- 297493905444
- NoteAll tyres have slight cracking between tread
Pass105,363 miles (+4,028)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 105,363 miles
- Test number
- 128531894485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,335 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 101,335 miles
- Test number
- 326636903129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,598 miles (+6,244)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,598 miles
- Test number
- 565123502153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,354 miles (+6,919)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 90,354 miles
- Test number
- 547128611153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,435 miles (+10,153)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,435 miles
- Test number
- 361849510186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,282 miles (+9,842)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 73,282 miles
- Test number
- 130890069103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,440 miles (+10,737)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 63,440 miles
- Test number
- 612327358115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 52,703 miles
- Test number
- 252286857168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,703 miles (+11,064)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,703 miles
- Test number
- 720386457103
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass41,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,639 miles
- Test number
- 704513666107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T780 TCF
- Does T780 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T780 TCF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T780 TCF?
- The MOT on T780 TCF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T780 TCF done?
- T780 TCF was recorded at 124,380 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
- Has T780 TCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T780 TCF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T780 TCF 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 T780 TCF find?
- T780 TCF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount breaking from bonding; offside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount splitting; slight leak from steering damper.
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