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Land Rover Defender

Black and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T809 NWLMOT history

T809 NWL is a black and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 137,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,273 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T809 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T809 NWL was last recorded at 137,273 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 6,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,768 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,505 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,273 miles
  • 2025 – 130,768 miles
  • 2024 – 126,993 miles
  • 2023 – 123,144 miles
  • 2020 – 122,265 miles
  • 2019 – 121,566 miles
  • 2018 – 121,103 miles
  • 2017 – 120,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • All metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight leak on steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,273 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,273 miles
    Test number
    968208373822
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,273 miles (+6,505)3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,273 miles
    Test number
    525106065640
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play small arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,768 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,768 miles
    Test number
    236609703941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,752 miles (+3,759)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,752 miles
    Test number
    232526114660
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component leaking front swivel hub (5.3.5 (c))

  5. Pass126,993 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    826813922762
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,144 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    586985549036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    495112762979
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering box

  8. Fail122,264 miles (+698)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    866239121945
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering box

  9. Pass121,566 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    775152449468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,103 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    695548083819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    354931142244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T809 NWL

Does T809 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T809 NWL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T809 NWL?
The MOT on T809 NWL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T809 NWL done?
T809 NWL was recorded at 137,273 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has T809 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T809 NWL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T809 NWL 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 T809 NWL find?
T809 NWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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