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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T887 EAFMOT history

T887 EAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 248,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
248,132 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T887 EAF
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 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T887 EAF was last recorded at 248,132 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,679 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,453 miles
Average per year
2,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,132 miles
  • 2025 – 246,679 miles
  • 2022 – 245,772 miles
  • 2021 – 240,135 miles
  • 2020 – 236,254 miles
  • 2019 – 232,678 miles
  • 2018 – 230,436 miles
  • 2017 – 230,305 miles
  • 2016 – 226,938 miles
  • 2015 – 223,161 miles
  • 2013 – 223,150 miles
  • 2011 – 222,938 miles
  • 2010 – 216,389 miles
  • 2009 – 210,171 miles
  • 2008 – 210,162 miles
  • 2007 – 205,007 miles
  • 2006 – 195,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,132 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,132 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    248,132 miles
    Test number
    142837848362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    246,679 miles
    Test number
    535368377151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail246,679 miles (+907)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,679 miles
    Test number
    416413996331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass245,772 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    245,772 miles
    Test number
    373217896387
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt cover missing function ok

  5. Fail245,763 miles (+5,628)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,763 miles
    Test number
    560263503738
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt cover missing function ok

  6. Pass240,135 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    240,135 miles
    Test number
    209594449183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass236,254 miles (+3,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    236,254 miles
    Test number
    263855502426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around rear axle breather
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around steering box

  8. Pass232,678 miles (+2,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    232,678 miles
    Test number
    720346437361
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak steering box

  9. Pass230,436 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    230,436 miles
    Test number
    205942523091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass230,305 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    230,305 miles
    Test number
    364982685023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass226,938 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    226,938 miles
    Test number
    587797540466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHTLY NOISEY (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass223,161 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    223,161 miles
    Test number
    217170105127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail223,157 miles (+7)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,157 miles
    Test number
    566989195033
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cracks not exposing ply or cords

  14. Pass223,150 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    223,150 miles
    Test number
    465079633416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail223,147 miles (+209)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,147 miles
    Test number
    365288533324
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre has age cracks not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing to be checked on retest
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread has age cracks not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteOffside front brake sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread has age cracks not exposing ply or cords

  16. Pass222,938 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    222,938 miles
    Test number
    539593751391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail222,929 miles (+6,540)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,929 miles
    Test number
    119148841348
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront steering bar slightly bent

  18. Pass216,389 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    216,389 miles
    Test number
    464345950420
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail216,383 miles (+6,212)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,383 miles
    Test number
    464442010487
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  20. Pass210,171 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    210,171 miles
    Test number
    104860919398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail210,162 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,162 miles
    Test number
    921114058285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering damper has play in bush

  22. Pass210,162 miles (+5,155)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    210,162 miles
    Test number
    992894358249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering damper has play in bush

  23. Pass205,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    205,007 miles
    Test number
    160763207129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail205,007 miles (+9,401)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,007 miles
    Test number
    260453307417
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail195,606 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,606 miles
    Test number
    921780506101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass195,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    195,606 miles
    Test number
    961730906164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T887 EAF

Does T887 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T887 EAF is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T887 EAF?
The MOT on T887 EAF is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T887 EAF done?
T887 EAF was recorded at 248,132 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,617 miles a year.
Has T887 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T887 EAF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T887 EAF 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 T887 EAF find?
T887 EAF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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