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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T789 TSGMOT history

T789 TSG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 255,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
255,154 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 TSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 TSG was last recorded at 255,154 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2009: 104,940 miles, lower than 953,830 miles on 1 Aug 2008.

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
255,154 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,154 miles
  • 2023 – 253,295 miles
  • 2022 – 249,146 miles
  • 2021 – 242,263 miles
  • 2020 – 232,695 miles
  • 2019 – 221,015 miles
  • 2018 – 206,945 miles
  • 2017 – 192,796 miles
  • 2016 – 175,885 miles
  • 2015 – 165,240 miles
  • 2013 – 144,474 miles
  • 2012 – 131,327 miles
  • 2011 – 123,706 miles
  • 2010 – 112,677 miles
  • 2009 – 104,940 miles
  • 2008 – 953,830 miles
  • 2007 – 81,637 miles
  • 2005 – 68,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,154 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear floor
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillarsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear door cant be opened to check sill /seatbelt mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle /suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front hub seals weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Powersteering a bit notchy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    255,154 miles
    Test number
    777686371475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear floor
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillars

  2. Fail255,154 miles (+1,859)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,154 miles
    Test number
    519891710531
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to check seatbelt mounting prescribed areas (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillars

  3. Pass253,295 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    253,295 miles
    Test number
    532416186305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door cant be opened to check sill /seatbelt mounting
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle /suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryPowersteering a bit notchy
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside b pillar

  4. Fail253,295 miles (+4,149)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,295 miles
    Test number
    968056816151
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door cant be opened to check sill /seatbelt mounting
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle /suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryPowersteering a bit notchy

  5. Pass249,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    249,146 miles
    Test number
    212899904280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail249,146 miles (+6,883)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,146 miles
    Test number
    617230986879
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass242,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    242,263 miles
    Test number
    127826329707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail242,263 miles (+9,568)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,263 miles
    Test number
    642499186836
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass232,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    232,695 miles
    Test number
    755231535530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the top of the rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail232,695 miles (+11,680)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,695 miles
    Test number
    461346269234
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the top of the rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass221,015 miles (+14,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    221,015 miles
    Test number
    681598805358
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle centre support (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear at connection with axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass206,945 miles (+14,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    206,945 miles
    Test number
    608521223054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass192,796 miles (+16,911)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    192,796 miles
    Test number
    129942613988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass175,885 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    175,885 miles
    Test number
    317360827605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,240 miles (+20,766)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    165,240 miles
    Test number
    118243015225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint assy has slight movement
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight movement

  16. Pass144,474 miles (+13,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    788977793289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass131,327 miles (+7,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    235582772247
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteEngine drive belt noisy when cold

  18. Pass123,706 miles (+11,029)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    123,706 miles
    Test number
    715393571209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight movement in a bush

  19. Pass112,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    152113820203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,677 miles (+7,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    962447210227
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass104,940 miles (-848,890)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    500228219232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre on inner edge
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside

  22. Pass953,830 miles (+872,193)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    953,830 miles
    Test number
    840714518291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s wiper worn

  23. Pass81,637 miles (+12,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    161745547488
    • NoteOil leak gear box

  24. Pass68,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    390633935339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,693 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    644412035351
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T789 TSG

Does T789 TSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 TSG expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 TSG?
The MOT on T789 TSG expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 TSG done?
T789 TSG was recorded at 255,154 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 10,015 miles a year.
Has T789 TSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 TSG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T789 TSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 TSG find?
T789 TSG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing; corrosion to nearside rear floor; slight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillars.

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