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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T837 LNEMOT history

T837 LNE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,888 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 LNE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 LNE was last recorded at 142,888 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,363 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,525 miles
Average per year
2,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,888 miles
  • 2025 – 141,363 miles
  • 2024 – 141,321 miles
  • 2023 – 140,230 miles
  • 2022 – 140,084 miles
  • 2021 – 139,654 miles
  • 2020 – 138,587 miles
  • 2019 – 138,582 miles
  • 2018 – 137,510 miles
  • 2017 – 134,572 miles
  • 2016 – 133,091 miles
  • 2015 – 131,219 miles
  • 2014 – 130,086 miles
  • 2013 – 127,416 miles
  • 2012 – 122,704 miles
  • 2011 – 118,338 miles
  • 2010 – 110,392 miles
  • 2009 – 104,501 miles
  • 2008 – 98,732 miles
  • 2007 – 94,030 miles
  • 2006 – 89,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,888 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    338710339362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,363 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,363 miles
    Test number
    542790032563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,321 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,321 miles
    Test number
    853423306329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,230 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    115109516313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,084 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,084 miles
    Test number
    876392538656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,082 miles (+428)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,082 miles
    Test number
    796968348462
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,654 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,654 miles
    Test number
    497093151449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,587 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    873217055532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,582 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,582 miles
    Test number
    225202508383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,510 miles (+2,938)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    794857603816
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,572 miles (+1,481)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,572 miles
    Test number
    927359232518
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass133,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,091 miles
    Test number
    456482790061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail133,091 miles (+1,872)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,091 miles
    Test number
    129275386971
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass131,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    476630841229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail131,219 miles (+1,133)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    674300282565
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass130,086 miles (+2,670)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    835265734232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass127,416 miles (+4,712)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    357184483197
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass122,704 miles (+4,366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    178462192152
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass118,338 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    315968971197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,392 miles (+5,891)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    181508960116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle vibrates when driven on lock

  21. Pass104,501 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    963289269167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,732 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    353461878179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass94,030 miles (+5,024)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    622479667128
    • DangerousRadiator core in poor condition. possibly leaking
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r shock absorber bushes slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight oil leak around o/s/f swivel housing
    • NoteSlight oil leaks around engine

  24. Pass89,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    783950386160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T837 LNE

Does T837 LNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T837 LNE is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T837 LNE?
The MOT on T837 LNE is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T837 LNE done?
T837 LNE was recorded at 142,888 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
Has T837 LNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 LNE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T837 LNE 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 T837 LNE find?
T837 LNE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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