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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T848 EESMOT history

T848 EES is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
97,094 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T848 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T848 EES was last recorded at 97,094 miles on 28 Jun 2025, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,582 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,094 miles
  • 2024 – 95,582 miles
  • 2019 – 95,547 miles
  • 2018 – 95,507 miles
  • 2017 – 95,477 miles
  • 2015 – 95,437 miles
  • 2014 – 95,300 miles
  • 2013 – 95,235 miles
  • 2012 – 94,010 miles
  • 2011 – 83,442 miles
  • 2010 – 68,881 miles
  • 2009 – 56,686 miles
  • 2008 – 50,818 miles
  • 2007 – 39,462 miles
  • 2006 – 28,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front floor area corroded but not in prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre has shoulder wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,094 miles (+1,512)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    109477013109
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass95,582 miles (+35)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    133346198842
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor area corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass95,547 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    761004390499
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor area corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis corroded but not considered excessive

  4. Pass95,507 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,507 miles
    Test number
    980458371814
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass95,477 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    743060352774
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has shoulder wear

  6. Fail95,476 miles (+39)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    355054733131
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has shoulder wear

  7. Pass95,437 miles (+137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,437 miles
    Test number
    267258835158
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  8. Pass95,300 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    579678454155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,235 miles (+1,225)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    897047953181
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass94,010 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    256040872446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail94,010 miles (+10,568)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    346040472112
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass83,442 miles (+58)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    849272751164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  13. Fail83,384 miles (+14,503)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    655658741148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  14. Pass68,881 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    824122860102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,574 miles (+11,888)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,574 miles
    Test number
    574614050127
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass56,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    212277769476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail56,686 miles (+5,868)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,686 miles
    Test number
    541547569169
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,818 miles (+11,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    802233548119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass39,462 miles (+11,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    454330367197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    762315046145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T848 EES

Does T848 EES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T848 EES expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T848 EES?
The MOT on T848 EES expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T848 EES done?
T848 EES was recorded at 97,094 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2025, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has T848 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T848 EES has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T848 EES 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 T848 EES find?
T848 EES passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering arm; rear drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box, and 1 more.

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