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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T793 DWLMOT history

T793 DWL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 210,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,070 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T793 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T793 DWL was last recorded at 210,070 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,159 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,911 miles
Average per year
7,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,070 miles
  • 2025 – 207,159 miles
  • 2024 – 204,833 miles
  • 2023 – 200,936 miles
  • 2022 – 198,101 miles
  • 2021 – 195,393 miles
  • 2020 – 192,817 miles
  • 2019 – 187,651 miles
  • 2018 – 183,479 miles
  • 2017 – 179,535 miles
  • 2016 – 176,222 miles
  • 2015 – 172,310 miles
  • 2014 – 166,959 miles
  • 2013 – 162,283 miles
  • 2012 – 156,197 miles
  • 2011 – 151,413 miles
  • 2010 – 131,447 miles
  • 2009 – 107,988 miles
  • 2008 – 95,244 miles
  • 2006 – 64,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

35 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,070 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,070 miles
    Test number
    716112864523
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail210,070 miles (+2,911)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,070 miles
    Test number
    915086154344
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    207,159 miles
    Test number
    569172323679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail207,159 miles (+2,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,159 miles
    Test number
    302797146733
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass204,833 miles (+3,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,833 miles
    Test number
    820358424914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass200,936 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    200,936 miles
    Test number
    335530680122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,101 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    198,101 miles
    Test number
    904545590283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass195,393 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    195,393 miles
    Test number
    137654853691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass192,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    192,817 miles
    Test number
    116797865086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail192,817 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,817 miles
    Test number
    103536514022
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass187,651 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,651 miles
    Test number
    182670730561
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail187,651 miles (+4,172)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,651 miles
    Test number
    407226515969
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass183,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,479 miles
    Test number
    283362481106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail183,479 miles (+3,944)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,479 miles
    Test number
    793212464714
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass179,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    179,535 miles
    Test number
    224321285847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail179,535 miles (+3,313)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,535 miles
    Test number
    562875229453
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass176,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    176,222 miles
    Test number
    166296757333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail176,222 miles (+3,912)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,222 miles
    Test number
    370551479568
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass172,310 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,310 miles
    Test number
    505715175026
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  20. Fail172,310 miles (+5,351)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,310 miles
    Test number
    185285375417
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass166,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    166,959 miles
    Test number
    516524284072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail166,959 miles (+4,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,959 miles
    Test number
    667713184065
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass162,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    162,283 miles
    Test number
    717765883017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail162,283 miles (+6,086)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,283 miles
    Test number
    499204083038
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass156,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    775241692090
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  26. Fail156,197 miles (+4,784)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    979877082058
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  27. Pass151,413 miles (+303)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    246502901142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteStar crack in front windscreen at offside bottom corner

  28. Pass151,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    151,110 miles
    Test number
    637168421048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail151,110 miles (+19,663)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,110 miles
    Test number
    177517321037
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass131,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    131809590473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail131,447 miles (+23,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    463069790086
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  32. Pass107,988 miles (+12,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    220776699046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass95,244 miles (+30,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,244 miles
    Test number
    382135698092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass64,585 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    501888996275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass59,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    660252676097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T793 DWL

Does T793 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T793 DWL is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T793 DWL?
The MOT on T793 DWL is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T793 DWL done?
T793 DWL was recorded at 210,070 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,365 miles a year.
Has T793 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T793 DWL has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T793 DWL 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 T793 DWL find?
T793 DWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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