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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T866 LOFMOT history

T866 LOF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,077 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 LOF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T866 LOF was last recorded at 115,077 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,046 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,077 miles
  • 2024 – 114,336 miles
  • 2023 – 113,987 miles
  • 2022 – 113,069 miles
  • 2021 – 110,784 miles
  • 2020 – 108,291 miles
  • 2019 – 106,908 miles
  • 2018 – 105,241 miles
  • 2017 – 102,311 miles
  • 2016 – 98,422 miles
  • 2015 – 96,793 miles
  • 2014 – 94,900 miles
  • 2013 – 93,449 miles
  • 2012 – 91,415 miles
  • 2011 – 85,569 miles
  • 2010 – 83,078 miles
  • 2009 – 81,408 miles
  • 2008 – 80,679 miles
  • 2007 – 78,697 miles
  • 2006 – 78,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,077 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,077 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    512136067593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,046 miles (+710)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    278433443877
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    153982223360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail114,336 miles (+349)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    658759603670
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass113,987 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    835230990832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail113,987 miles (+918)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    492644051047
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass113,069 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,069 miles
    Test number
    575812342865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,059 miles (+2,275)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    148970791976
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    158645041116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail110,784 miles (+2,493)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    343616403646
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,291 miles
    Test number
    103176044800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail108,291 miles (+1,383)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,291 miles
    Test number
    539868880672
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear forward facing

  13. Pass106,908 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    917515732068
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Standard fitment seat belt missing

  14. Fail106,908 miles (+1,667)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    763440942182
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  15. Pass105,241 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,241 miles
    Test number
    115292026457
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gbox and tbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail105,239 miles (+2,928)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    530932196099
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gbox and tbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass102,311 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    852042052820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail102,309 miles (+3,887)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    777435641930
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass98,422 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    332295298315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear shockabsorbers upper washers missing

  20. Pass96,793 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,793 miles
    Test number
    297798395416
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail96,792 miles (+1,892)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    787235195133
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass94,900 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    148644614279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,449 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    995450293167
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront/rear tyres outer walls starting to perish
    • NoteOffside/nearside front hub seals starting to weep

  24. Fail93,449 miles (+2,034)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    969624083180
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront/rear tyres outer walls starting to perish
    • NoteOffside/nearside front hub seals starting to weep

  25. Pass91,415 miles (+5,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,415 miles
    Test number
    445130172140
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass85,569 miles (+2,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    645350281130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass83,078 miles (+1,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    253699870463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass81,408 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    134803789166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,679 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    362002588136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass78,697 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    891469227103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass78,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    271053746438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T866 LOF

Does T866 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T866 LOF is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T866 LOF?
The MOT on T866 LOF is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T866 LOF done?
T866 LOF was recorded at 115,077 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has T866 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 LOF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T866 LOF 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 T866 LOF find?
T866 LOF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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