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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T78 AWWMOT history

T78 AWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,842 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 AWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 AWW was last recorded at 165,842 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,825 miles · 10 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,842 miles
  • 2019 – 165,825 miles
  • 2017 – 164,699 miles
  • 2016 – 163,755 miles
  • 2015 – 163,595 miles
  • 2014 – 162,553 miles
  • 2012 – 162,473 miles
  • 2011 – 161,219 miles
  • 2010 – 158,096 miles
  • 2009 – 155,084 miles
  • 2006 – 138,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,842 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,842 miles
    Test number
    801296976985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,825 miles (+1,126)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,825 miles
    Test number
    815333674464
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass164,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,699 miles
    Test number
    439013429067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  4. Fail164,699 miles (+944)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,699 miles
    Test number
    162632406477
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  5. Pass163,755 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    996744504224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,595 miles (+1,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    163,595 miles
    Test number
    929127738736
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on DSM

  7. Pass162,553 miles (+12)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    162,553 miles
    Test number
    887764194284
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub leaking
    • NoteSlight play on nearside front top door hinge

  8. Fail162,541 miles (+14)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,541 miles
    Test number
    248460344227
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside swivel hub leaking

  9. Fail162,527 miles (+54)1 dangerous11 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,527 miles
    Test number
    146307544198
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  10. Fail162,473 miles (+1,254)12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,473 miles
    Test number
    376963622497
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass161,219 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    161,219 miles
    Test number
    249826341447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,096 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    534483330197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,084 miles (+16,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    694768619196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,527 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    138,527 miles
    Test number
    973867966115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail138,501 miles6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,501 miles
    Test number
    214378356100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about T78 AWW

Does T78 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 AWW is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 AWW?
The MOT on T78 AWW is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 AWW done?
T78 AWW was recorded at 165,842 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,348 miles a year.
Has T78 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 AWW has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T78 AWW 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 T78 AWW find?
T78 AWW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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