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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T87 MOFMOT history

T87 MOF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
224,038 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 MOF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 MOF was last recorded at 224,038 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 4,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,374 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,664 miles
Average per year
7,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,038 miles
  • 2023 – 219,374 miles
  • 2022 – 218,983 miles
  • 2021 – 218,194 miles
  • 2020 – 210,660 miles
  • 2014 – 199,761 miles
  • 2013 – 178,765 miles
  • 2012 – 156,267 miles
  • 2011 – 148,243 miles
  • 2010 – 136,619 miles
  • 2009 – 124,796 miles
  • 2008 – 115,453 miles
  • 2007 – 105,387 miles
  • 2006 – 95,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,038 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Ball Seal Leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,038 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,038 miles
    Test number
    103102327243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    219,374 miles
    Test number
    981924528567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball Seal Leaking

  3. Fail219,374 miles (+391)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,374 miles
    Test number
    115299910241
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball Seal Leaking

  4. Pass218,983 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    218,983 miles
    Test number
    692039839492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball seal leaking

  5. Pass218,194 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    218,194 miles
    Test number
    231358861162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail218,190 miles (+7,530)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,190 miles
    Test number
    618821523635
    • MajorBrake pad(s) contaminated by halfshaft seal (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass210,660 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    210,660 miles
    Test number
    908900729455
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FOUR (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail210,637 miles (+10,876)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,637 miles
    Test number
    968954517851
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDrag 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FOUR (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass199,761 miles (+403)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    199,761 miles
    Test number
    696619174221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail199,358 miles (+20,593)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,358 miles
    Test number
    137409964212
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass178,765 miles (+237)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    178,765 miles
    Test number
    295270573220
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly obscured
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe could be supported better

  12. Fail178,528 miles (+22,261)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,528 miles
    Test number
    886026353227
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly obscured
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe could be supported better

  13. Pass156,267 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    156,267 miles
    Test number
    985511152241
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront diff seal leaking

  14. Fail156,267 miles (+8,024)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,267 miles
    Test number
    315251952436
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront diff seal leaking

  15. Pass148,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    486068031208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail148,243 miles (+11,624)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    606156031271
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass136,619 miles (+11,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,619 miles
    Test number
    592485540231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass124,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    124,796 miles
    Test number
    651807939264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail124,796 miles (+9,343)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,796 miles
    Test number
    564096339245
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass115,453 miles (+10,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    192450148284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass105,387 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    231500247235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    95,171 miles
    Test number
    801180016175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 MOF

Does T87 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 MOF expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 MOF?
The MOT on T87 MOF expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 MOF done?
T87 MOF was recorded at 224,038 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 7,092 miles a year.
Has T87 MOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 MOF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T87 MOF 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 T87 MOF find?
T87 MOF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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