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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T81 ORPMOT history

T81 ORP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2025
Mileage
196,032 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 ORP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 ORP was last recorded at 196,032 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,998 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,032 miles
  • 2023 – 191,914 miles
  • 2022 – 188,570 miles
  • 2021 – 184,825 miles
  • 2020 – 181,144 miles
  • 2019 – 176,860 miles
  • 2018 – 171,433 miles
  • 2017 – 163,280 miles
  • 2016 – 154,514 miles
  • 2015 – 145,040 miles
  • 2014 – 135,972 miles
  • 2013 – 127,549 miles
  • 2012 – 117,445 miles
  • 2011 – 107,762 miles
  • 2010 – 96,704 miles
  • 2009 – 87,211 miles
  • 2008 – 75,437 miles
  • 2007 – 71,371 miles
  • 2006 – 68,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,032 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,032 miles
    Test number
    316172091248
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail195,998 miles (+4,084)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,998 miles
    Test number
    980503426452
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass191,914 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    191,914 miles
    Test number
    625917461492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,815 miles (+3,245)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,815 miles
    Test number
    459465905542
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded at side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak offside front hub

  5. Pass188,570 miles (+3,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,570 miles
    Test number
    126080821851
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe rubbing hard against aluminium engine sump(wearing badly)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis slight breakage and corrosion and breakage
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low at both rear wheels

  6. Pass184,825 miles (+90)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    184,825 miles
    Test number
    302510338498
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail184,735 miles (+3,591)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,735 miles
    Test number
    747748492642
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,144 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,144 miles
    Test number
    866909165310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,860 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,860 miles
    Test number
    925920915024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,433 miles (+8,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,433 miles
    Test number
    510820808587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass163,280 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,280 miles
    Test number
    240447813494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,514 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    977277351842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,040 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,040 miles
    Test number
    926765345092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,972 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,972 miles
    Test number
    776976144070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,549 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,549 miles
    Test number
    586070843036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,445 miles (+9,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    578772842080
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass107,762 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    268366641026
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Fail107,754 miles (+11,050)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    818925641035
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Pass96,704 miles (+9,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    364969740088
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass87,211 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    260245939020
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r inner sidewall scuffed

  21. Fail87,208 miles (+11,771)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    132384939435
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r inner sidewall scuffed

  22. Pass75,437 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    464732748012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,371 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    343609237052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    413459146056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,088 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    101537646038
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T81 ORP

Does T81 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 ORP expired on 17 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 ORP?
The MOT on T81 ORP expired on 17 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 ORP done?
T81 ORP was recorded at 196,032 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has T81 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 ORP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T81 ORP 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 T81 ORP find?
T81 ORP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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