Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T817 EESMOT history
T817 EES is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2026
- Mileage
- 99,345 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T817 EES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T817 EES was last recorded at 99,345 miles on 20 May 2025, 3,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jan 2019: 86,352 miles, lower than 842,170 miles on 25 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,836 miles · 2 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,509 miles
- Average per year
- 3,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,345 miles
- 2024 – 95,836 miles
- 2023 – 87,009 miles
- 2019 – 86,352 miles
- 2018 – 842,170 miles
- 2017 – 81,397 miles
- 2015 – 79,872 miles
- 2014 – 79,559 miles
- 2013 – 70,393 miles
- 2012 – 60,709 miles
- 2011 – 49,205 miles
- 2010 – 42,768 miles
- 2009 – 40,837 miles
- 2008 – 36,186 miles
- 2007 – 31,846 miles
- 2006 – 26,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,345 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Chassis corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake pipes corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside side step loose and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,345 miles (+3,509)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 99,345 miles
- Test number
- 381902325463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,836 miles (+8,827)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,836 miles
- Test number
- 424473273617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,009 miles (+657)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 87,009 miles
- Test number
- 772906637773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,352 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,352 miles
- Test number
- 732714183101
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail86,352 miles (-755,818)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,352 miles
- Test number
- 286601954948
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter top housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass842,170 miles (+757,980)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 842,170 miles
- Test number
- 359715707125
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside side step loose and corroded
Fail84,190 miles (+2,793)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,190 miles
- Test number
- 926047573984
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside side step loose and corroded
Pass81,397 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 81,397 miles
- Test number
- 156275064842
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fail81,397 miles (+1,525)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,397 miles
- Test number
- 519039336623
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass79,872 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,872 miles
- Test number
- 563387994679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar missing
- AdvisoryWipers not self parking
Fail79,872 miles (+313)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,872 miles
- Test number
- 975701307069
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar missing
- AdvisoryWipers not self parking
Pass79,559 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,559 miles
- Test number
- 118009784198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper linkage worn
Fail79,553 miles (+9,160)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,553 miles
- Test number
- 428595384118
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper linkage worn
Pass70,393 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 70,393 miles
- Test number
- 578496953161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,381 miles (+9,672)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,381 miles
- Test number
- 818105453102
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail60,709 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,709 miles
- Test number
- 286179742127
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,709 miles (+11,504)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,709 miles
- Test number
- 786389042146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,205 miles (+6,437)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,205 miles
- Test number
- 588762451165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass42,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 42,768 miles
- Test number
- 313165190140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,768 miles (+1,931)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,768 miles
- Test number
- 453410390115
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDrivers door difficult to close
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteOffside front foglight missing
Pass40,837 miles (+4,651)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,837 miles
- Test number
- 921468099181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteDrivers door difficult to close
Pass36,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,186 miles
- Test number
- 320350328260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,186 miles (+4,340)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,186 miles
- Test number
- 124810328289
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,846 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 31,846 miles
- Test number
- 180728827278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated †rear number plate damaged
Fail31,846 miles (+4,989)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,846 miles
- Test number
- 434078927242
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated †rear number plate damaged
Pass26,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 26,857 miles
- Test number
- 312546836220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T817 EES
- Does T817 EES currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T817 EES expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T817 EES?
- The MOT on T817 EES expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T817 EES done?
- T817 EES was recorded at 99,345 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
- Has T817 EES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T817 EES has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on T817 EES ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T817 EES find?
- T817 EES passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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