Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
T888 MCPMOT history
T888 MCP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 187,565 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T888 MCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T888 MCP was last recorded at 187,565 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,565 miles · 16 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,565 miles
- 2025 – 185,455 miles
- 2024 – 183,811 miles
- 2023 – 182,025 miles
- 2022 – 179,829 miles
- 2021 – 176,626 miles
- 2020 – 174,198 miles
- 2019 – 171,148 miles
- 2018 – 168,915 miles
- 2017 – 164,811 miles
- 2016 – 153,170 miles
- 2015 – 137,351 miles
- 2014 – 122,498 miles
- 2013 – 107,399 miles
- 2012 – 89,645 miles
- 2011 – 73,191 miles
- 2010 – 56,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,565 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReverse light inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing and corrossion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,565 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 187,565 miles
- Test number
- 996504573642
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Fail187,565 miles (+2,110)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,565 miles
- Test number
- 951930739950
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Pass185,455 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 185,455 miles
- Test number
- 505074610457
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff flange weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,811 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 183,811 miles
- Test number
- 222303435772
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing and corrossion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail183,811 miles (+1,786)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,811 miles
- Test number
- 581966132672
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing and corrossion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass182,025 miles (+2,196)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,025 miles
- Test number
- 497173167384
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass179,829 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 179,829 miles
- Test number
- 109804040882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,626 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 176,626 miles
- Test number
- 569648036223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,198 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 174,198 miles
- Test number
- 713035510962
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail174,198 miles (+3,050)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,198 miles
- Test number
- 567441882515
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass171,148 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 171,148 miles
- Test number
- 825720112008
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,146 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,146 miles
- Test number
- 660432716250
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,915 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 168,915 miles
- Test number
- 625490273592
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along chassis leg to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail168,915 miles (+4,104)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,915 miles
- Test number
- 967753157105
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along chassis leg to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass164,811 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 164,811 miles
- Test number
- 198509843438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,805 miles (+11,635)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,805 miles
- Test number
- 923564234385
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass153,170 miles (+15,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 153,170 miles
- Test number
- 672758569223
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)
Pass137,351 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 137,351 miles
- Test number
- 285254109242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,349 miles (+14,851)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,349 miles
- Test number
- 509659021768
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,498 miles (+15,099)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 122,498 miles
- Test number
- 528102494162
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteOil/leaking/from/handbrake/drum.
Pass107,399 miles (+17,754)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,399 miles
- Test number
- 447887603274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,645 miles (+16,454)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,645 miles
- Test number
- 228628302214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,191 miles (+16,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 73,191 miles
- Test number
- 536726791118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass56,971 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,971 miles
- Test number
- 600395090112
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has various cuts in tread
Fail56,969 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,969 miles
- Test number
- 253245890190
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has various cuts in tread
Questions about T888 MCP
- Does T888 MCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 MCP is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T888 MCP?
- The MOT on T888 MCP is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T888 MCP done?
- T888 MCP was recorded at 187,565 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,057 miles a year.
- Has T888 MCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T888 MCP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T888 MCP 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 T888 MCP find?
- T888 MCP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; reverse light inop.
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