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Land Rover Defender

Silver and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T801 EESMOT history

T801 EES is a silver and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,653 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 EES was last recorded at 93,653 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,628 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,653 miles
  • 2024 – 89,628 miles
  • 2023 – 87,297 miles
  • 2022 – 84,454 miles
  • 2021 – 81,122 miles
  • 2020 – 78,166 miles
  • 2019 – 74,540 miles
  • 2018 – 70,691 miles
  • 2017 – 65,643 miles
  • 2016 – 61,232 miles
  • 2015 – 55,371 miles
  • 2008 – 44,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,653 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFuel tank Cradle Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,653 miles (+4,025)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    785413935388
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank Cradle Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  2. Pass89,628 miles (+2,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    625493259375
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has underseal applied
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass87,297 miles (+2,843)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,297 miles
    Test number
    919599949570
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front flexi bracket corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside undersealed

  4. Pass84,454 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    432264626401
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  5. Pass81,122 miles (+2,956)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    407444208539
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle wax oiled

  6. Pass78,166 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    720902184766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,540 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    678041504298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,691 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    774503497765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,623 miles (+4,980)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    899482820086
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,643 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    853852429457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    732154453255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail61,232 miles (+5,861)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    723472460863
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass55,371 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    255066495134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Fail55,365 miles (+10,802)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    747225895182
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass44,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    731719138253
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Fail44,563 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    720237828209
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T801 EES

Does T801 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T801 EES is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T801 EES?
The MOT on T801 EES is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T801 EES done?
T801 EES was recorded at 93,653 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has T801 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 EES has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T801 EES 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 T801 EES find?
T801 EES passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; fuel tank cradle corroded; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth inner edge, and 4 more.

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