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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T787 LRTMOT history

T787 LRT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
118,505 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 LRT was last recorded at 118,505 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2007: 58,206 miles, lower than 79,063 miles on 27 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,423 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
2,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,505 miles
  • 2022 – 118,423 miles
  • 2020 – 118,119 miles
  • 2018 – 117,903 miles
  • 2017 – 116,633 miles
  • 2016 – 114,285 miles
  • 2015 – 112,034 miles
  • 2014 – 110,013 miles
  • 2013 – 106,576 miles
  • 2012 – 103,040 miles
  • 2011 – 98,806 miles
  • 2010 – 87,041 miles
  • 2009 – 78,400 miles
  • 2008 – 68,230 miles
  • 2007 – 58,206 miles
  • 2006 – 79,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,505 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,505 miles
    Test number
    746669733988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass118,423 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    912774475987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,119 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    885797446817
    • 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))

  4. Fail118,117 miles (+214)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    864155228696
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass117,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    816414449906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,903 miles (+1,270)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    395313802714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass116,633 miles (+2,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,633 miles
    Test number
    931297422991
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  8. Pass114,285 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    324144855350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail114,281 miles (+2,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    210871903173
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass112,034 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    489605985039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,013 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,013 miles
    Test number
    747116884066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail110,011 miles (+3,435)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,011 miles
    Test number
    328808674080
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass106,576 miles (+3,536)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    258315083003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteStone chips in the windscreen

  14. Pass103,040 miles (+4,234)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,040 miles
    Test number
    678114072095
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil weep - suspect rocker cover gasket
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight wear.

  15. Pass98,806 miles (+11,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    238699261060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass87,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    904623860028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail87,041 miles (+8,641)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    153375050421
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass78,400 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    952144169010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking

  19. Fail78,400 miles (+10,170)5 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    944373669016
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking

  20. Pass68,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    874521088005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,230 miles (+10,024)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    161640088426
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,206 miles (-20,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,206 miles
    Test number
    580457567012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    210776386004
    • NoteAll four tryes side walls starting to perish

Questions about T787 LRT

Does T787 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 LRT expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 LRT?
The MOT on T787 LRT expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 LRT done?
T787 LRT was recorded at 118,505 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 2,163 miles a year.
Has T787 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 LRT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T787 LRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T787 LRT find?
T787 LRT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner+outer side walls.

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