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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T838 MHBMOT history

T838 MHB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 117,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,662 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 MHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 MHB was last recorded at 117,662 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,220 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,442 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,662 miles
  • 2024 – 116,220 miles
  • 2023 – 116,178 miles
  • 2022 – 115,685 miles
  • 2021 – 114,976 miles
  • 2020 – 114,728 miles
  • 2019 – 114,100 miles
  • 2018 – 113,459 miles
  • 2016 – 112,817 miles
  • 2015 – 110,652 miles
  • 2013 – 108,304 miles
  • 2012 – 103,908 miles
  • 2011 – 100,429 miles
  • 2010 – 98,141 miles
  • 2009 – 94,504 miles
  • 2008 – 92,726 miles
  • 2007 – 91,321 miles
  • 2006 – 89,868 miles
  • 2005 – 87,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,662 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    108766832148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail117,662 miles (+1,442)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    944079444515
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass116,220 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,220 miles
    Test number
    336440854403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,199 miles (+21)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,199 miles
    Test number
    210204013500
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Fail116,178 miles (+493)13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,178 miles
    Test number
    873420786984
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    996072333310
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail115,685 miles (+709)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    360706835008
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass114,976 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,976 miles
    Test number
    278935551348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass114,728 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    821805954220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    805993978385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,100 miles (+641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    211310617299
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,459 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,459 miles
    Test number
    408754926922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,817 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,817 miles
    Test number
    501405204137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,806 miles (+1,223)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    645320776365
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass111,583 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,583 miles
    Test number
    154538077084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    158168305452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,640 miles (+2,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    145268905057
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass108,304 miles (+75)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    858447253367
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAK
    • NoteFUEL FILTER HOUSING CORORDED
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTY OBSCURED BY LADDER
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALLJOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSHS

  19. Fail108,229 miles (+4,321)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    229434753340
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAK
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTY OBSCURED BY LADDER
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALLJOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSHS

  20. Pass103,908 miles (+3,479)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    437613042433
    • NoteN/S CENTRE CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteN/S REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO DROP ARM BALLJOINT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPNER BUSHS

  21. Pass100,429 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    287249741361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,345 miles (+2,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,345 miles
    Test number
    695921641355
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass98,141 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    733047150387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,135 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    373512030460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    752654329278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,504 miles (+1,778)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    483412229214
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass92,726 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    593025028204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    363039927239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,321 miles (+1,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    501767227256
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass89,868 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    884255636296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail89,858 miles (+2,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    873674136245
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  32. Pass87,428 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    263601155209
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about T838 MHB

Does T838 MHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 MHB expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 MHB?
The MOT on T838 MHB expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 MHB done?
T838 MHB was recorded at 117,662 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has T838 MHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 MHB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T838 MHB 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 T838 MHB find?
T838 MHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger.

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