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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T795 OAWMOT history

T795 OAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,655 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T795 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T795 OAW was last recorded at 128,655 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2008: 76,699 miles, lower than 732,044 miles on 2 Apr 2007.

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
128,655 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,655 miles
  • 2024 – 118,954 miles
  • 2022 – 112,339 miles
  • 2021 – 105,107 miles
  • 2020 – 104,463 miles
  • 2019 – 104,235 miles
  • 2018 – 103,024 miles
  • 2017 – 101,556 miles
  • 2016 – 99,818 miles
  • 2015 – 98,483 miles
  • 2014 – 97,036 miles
  • 2013 – 94,265 miles
  • 2012 – 91,637 miles
  • 2011 – 87,971 miles
  • 2010 – 83,800 miles
  • 2009 – 80,005 miles
  • 2008 – 76,699 miles
  • 2007 – 732,044 miles
  • 2006 – 69,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,655 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    721993742242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail128,655 miles (+9,701)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    471872693490
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    644786579844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail118,954 miles (+16)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    827634217426
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above axle marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail118,938 miles (+6,599)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,938 miles
    Test number
    251686258281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired just infront of towbar (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    168664116586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Fail112,338 miles (+7,231)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,338 miles
    Test number
    237027307571
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass105,107 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    631122235478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,463 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    705280623078
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Pass104,235 miles (+1,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    123941526757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. Pass103,024 miles (+1,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    758067147340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass101,556 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    813636832411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass99,818 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    726309765191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass98,483 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    465044505191
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass97,036 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    795758494002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,265 miles (+2,628)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    119497883499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass91,637 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    237584992089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    338845291074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,971 miles (+4,171)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    146545291407
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass83,800 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    713699880074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,005 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    714488399087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass76,699 miles (-655,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    563948398092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass732,044 miles (+662,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    732,044 miles
    Test number
    964012497044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass69,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    290161116139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T795 OAW

Does T795 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T795 OAW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T795 OAW?
The MOT on T795 OAW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T795 OAW done?
T795 OAW was recorded at 128,655 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has T795 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T795 OAW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T795 OAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T795 OAW find?
T795 OAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake flexi insecure; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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