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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T803 TSFMOT history

T803 TSF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,766 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 TSF
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T803 TSF was last recorded at 117,766 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,638 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,766 miles
  • 2025 – 117,638 miles
  • 2024 – 117,457 miles
  • 2023 – 117,298 miles
  • 2022 – 117,175 miles
  • 2021 – 116,854 miles
  • 2020 – 116,723 miles
  • 2019 – 116,395 miles
  • 2018 – 116,127 miles
  • 2017 – 115,877 miles
  • 2016 – 115,595 miles
  • 2015 – 115,374 miles
  • 2014 – 114,814 miles
  • 2013 – 114,220 miles
  • 2012 – 105,500 miles
  • 2011 – 94,704 miles
  • 2010 – 83,685 miles
  • 2009 – 74,991 miles
  • 2008 – 66,588 miles
  • 2007 – 59,924 miles
  • 2006 – 53,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,766 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,766 miles (+128)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,766 miles
    Test number
    294758530982
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass117,638 miles (+181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    945969205485
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,457 miles (+159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    938695612102
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,298 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,298 miles
    Test number
    326293950520
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,175 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,175 miles
    Test number
    470031436488
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,854 miles (+131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    655985486190
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play long arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake calipers corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of body

  7. Pass116,723 miles (+328)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    270524324911
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt long arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt long arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,395 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,395 miles
    Test number
    287451261527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,127 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    752575754122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Pass115,877 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,877 miles
    Test number
    492362172400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,595 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    307369057963
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body has light vehicle corrosion

  12. Pass115,374 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    659202225175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,814 miles (+594)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,814 miles
    Test number
    348344804163
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box surface corossion
    • NoteSurface corossion on various suspenssion components

  14. Pass114,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    446116503194
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail114,220 miles (+41)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    736286803146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail114,179 miles (+8,679)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    409098973038
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass105,500 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    666146682025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail105,498 miles (+10,794)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    426373082030
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass94,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    288250561096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail94,704 miles (+11,019)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    218790661002
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass83,685 miles (+8,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    231458560066
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,991 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    732939169076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,980 miles (+8,392)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    633258969069
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass66,588 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,588 miles
    Test number
    881275798047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,924 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    133059597439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    932301906131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T803 TSF

Does T803 TSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T803 TSF is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T803 TSF?
The MOT on T803 TSF is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T803 TSF done?
T803 TSF was recorded at 117,766 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has T803 TSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 TSF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T803 TSF 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 T803 TSF find?
T803 TSF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside; offside outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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