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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T78 LLSMOT history

T78 LLS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 190,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,623 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 LLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 LLS was last recorded at 190,623 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,070 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,553 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,623 miles
  • 2024 – 187,070 miles
  • 2023 – 183,121 miles
  • 2022 – 177,422 miles
  • 2021 – 172,900 miles
  • 2020 – 165,274 miles
  • 2019 – 158,356 miles
  • 2018 – 156,574 miles
  • 2017 – 152,010 miles
  • 2016 – 147,779 miles
  • 2015 – 144,095 miles
  • 2014 – 139,696 miles
  • 2013 – 135,370 miles
  • 2012 – 131,062 miles
  • 2011 – 125,796 miles
  • 2010 – 120,450 miles
  • 2009 – 114,037 miles
  • 2008 – 104,717 miles
  • 2007 – 97,743 miles
  • 2006 – 91,238 miles
  • 2005 – 87,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,623 miles (+3,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,623 miles
    Test number
    597747428540
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,070 miles
    Test number
    258794590414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail187,070 miles (+3,949)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,070 miles
    Test number
    582908869614
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass183,121 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,121 miles
    Test number
    343633460903
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,114 miles (+5,692)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,114 miles
    Test number
    827441322728
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,422 miles (+4,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    544355110721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,900 miles
    Test number
    439550242710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,900 miles (+7,626)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,900 miles
    Test number
    158431137759
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,274 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,274 miles
    Test number
    873268091730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,356 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,356 miles
    Test number
    845754992117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,354 miles (+1,780)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,354 miles
    Test number
    259083218172
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass156,574 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,574 miles
    Test number
    503759122806
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres perishing

  13. Fail156,574 miles (+210)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,574 miles
    Test number
    917354410532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres perishing

  14. Fail156,364 miles (+4,354)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,364 miles
    Test number
    846677199357
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides leading on to chassis holed aswell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides and support panel excessivley holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded of vehicle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass152,010 miles (+4,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,010 miles
    Test number
    429539356358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside battery box slight has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint trailing arm bush deteriorated.

  16. Pass147,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    126878353858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,776 miles (+3,681)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,776 miles
    Test number
    362311437583
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass144,095 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    734625240050
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail144,094 miles (+4,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,094 miles
    Test number
    115858058247
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass139,696 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,696 miles
    Test number
    395398384257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass135,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,370 miles
    Test number
    407575893251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail135,370 miles (+4,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,370 miles
    Test number
    199355393209
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass131,062 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    649708392217
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteR/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

  24. Fail131,061 miles (+5,265)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,061 miles
    Test number
    158947992237
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteR/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

  25. Pass125,796 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    268749591252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail125,794 miles (+5,344)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    259327591296
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass120,450 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,450 miles
    Test number
    663840600388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,037 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    610332509386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  29. Fail114,032 miles (+9,315)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    482391409330
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  30. Pass104,717 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    691256698248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail104,716 miles (+6,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    490445598288
    • FailureLower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass97,743 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    420798987277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass91,238 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,238 miles
    Test number
    281069476218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  34. Pass87,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    87,424 miles
    Test number
    364345805332
    • NoteTow ball spacer not to good standard (thin box section)

Questions about T78 LLS

Does T78 LLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 LLS is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T78 LLS?
The MOT on T78 LLS is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 LLS done?
T78 LLS was recorded at 190,623 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has T78 LLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 LLS has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T78 LLS 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 LLS find?
T78 LLS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside front.

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