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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T797 TVMMOT history

T797 TVM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 147,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,611 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 TVM
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 TVM was last recorded at 147,611 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2008: 77,686 miles, lower than 697,945 miles on 17 Sept 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
144,957 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,611 miles
  • 2024 – 144,957 miles
  • 2017 – 120,509 miles
  • 2015 – 117,715 miles
  • 2014 – 114,188 miles
  • 2013 – 110,386 miles
  • 2012 – 105,671 miles
  • 2011 – 100,605 miles
  • 2010 – 93,738 miles
  • 2009 – 86,021 miles
  • 2008 – 77,686 miles
  • 2007 – 697,945 miles
  • 2006 – 62,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    535699631948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511153120807
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,611 miles (+2,654)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,611 miles
    Test number
    498804197943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,957 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,957 miles
    Test number
    103011247933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section flange corroded

  5. Fail144,955 miles2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,955 miles
    Test number
    317310491005
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section flange corroded

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273174836050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791022352353
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    800357680672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    969235465362
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563179460799
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    619152617583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    283075424562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    452147189759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297168087200
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    933450839747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918751665309
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass120,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,509 miles
    Test number
    439668985929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,509 miles
    Test number
    255742472028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765240878007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555571952145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass117,715 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,715 miles
    Test number
    145257387145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  22. Fail117,713 miles (+3,525)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    568518977989
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  23. Pass114,188 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    678191844228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre silencer mounting corroded

  24. Fail114,186 miles (+3,800)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    218920344289
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre silencer mounting corroded

  25. Pass110,386 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    219135743234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,671 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    938988552298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass100,605 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    656649651253
    • NoteNear side front swivel joint weeping
    • NoteNear side rear shock absorber bush worn
    • NoteSlight play both front wheels
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  28. Fail100,605 miles (+6,867)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    999119651268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNear side front swivel joint weeping
    • NoteNear side rear shock absorber bush worn
    • NoteSlight play both front wheels
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  29. Pass93,738 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    324667550231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass86,021 miles (+8,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    412429559254
    • NotePlay in front wipres

  31. Pass77,686 miles (-620,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    993079458208
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass697,945 miles (+635,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    697,945 miles
    Test number
    803610667205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass62,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    904901666298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 TVM

Does T797 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 TVM is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 TVM?
The MOT on T797 TVM is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 TVM done?
T797 TVM was recorded at 147,611 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has T797 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 TVM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T797 TVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T797 TVM find?
T797 TVM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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