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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T791 LRTMOT history

T791 LRT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,616 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T791 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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T791 LRT was last recorded at 177,616 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,752 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,864 miles
Average per year
5,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,616 miles
  • 2025 – 172,752 miles
  • 2024 – 168,442 miles
  • 2023 – 165,255 miles
  • 2022 – 160,043 miles
  • 2021 – 155,448 miles
  • 2020 – 150,000 miles
  • 2019 – 143,208 miles
  • 2018 – 135,436 miles
  • 2016 – 134,212 miles
  • 2015 – 130,948 miles
  • 2014 – 128,440 miles
  • 2013 – 123,543 miles
  • 2012 – 116,769 miles
  • 2010 – 109,945 miles
  • 2008 – 94,576 miles
  • 2007 – 80,048 miles
  • 2006 – 63,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,616 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,616 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,616 miles
    Test number
    625405759634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,752 miles (+4,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,752 miles
    Test number
    786748406378
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,442 miles (+3,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,442 miles
    Test number
    615937064607
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,255 miles
    Test number
    602682344113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail165,255 miles (+5,212)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,255 miles
    Test number
    577300495998
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass160,043 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,043 miles
    Test number
    566557499897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,448 miles
    Test number
    897528672817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,448 miles (+5,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,448 miles
    Test number
    351677393620
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,000 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,000 miles
    Test number
    567098574070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,208 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    479971587553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,436 miles
    Test number
    712857544285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail135,436 miles (+1,224)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,436 miles
    Test number
    269756426652
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass134,212 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    268079742052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail134,205 miles (+3,257)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    910081793509
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass130,948 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,948 miles
    Test number
    838387965111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,943 miles (+2,503)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    578446565121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass128,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    215705604248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    547347994105
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass123,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,543 miles
    Test number
    786458193146
    • NotePlay in n/s/f wheel bearing

  20. Fail123,543 miles (+6,774)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,543 miles
    Test number
    995448193194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f wheel bearing

  21. Pass116,769 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    245503692440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,746 miles (+1,947)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    685980082130
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass114,799 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    815144812011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  24. Fail114,799 miles (+4,854)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    129750812476
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  25. Pass109,945 miles (+5,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,945 miles
    Test number
    721816750335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass104,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,592 miles
    Test number
    472812810014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail104,592 miles (+10,016)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,592 miles
    Test number
    554912510013
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass94,576 miles (+14,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    480596748300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,048 miles (+16,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    370883817344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,699 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    394801226322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,068 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    270744296049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leaking

Questions about T791 LRT

Does T791 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T791 LRT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T791 LRT?
The MOT on T791 LRT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T791 LRT done?
T791 LRT was recorded at 177,616 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
Has T791 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T791 LRT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T791 LRT 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 T791 LRT find?
T791 LRT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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