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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T88 TACMOT history

T88 TAC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 211,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
211,155 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 TAC was last recorded at 211,155 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 2,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,541 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,614 miles
Average per year
8,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,155 miles
  • 2023 – 208,541 miles
  • 2022 – 203,215 miles
  • 2021 – 197,137 miles
  • 2020 – 188,759 miles
  • 2019 – 181,648 miles
  • 2018 – 179,441 miles
  • 2017 – 173,265 miles
  • 2016 – 165,740 miles
  • 2015 – 159,084 miles
  • 2014 – 151,237 miles
  • 2013 – 146,272 miles
  • 2012 – 140,712 miles
  • 2011 – 124,784 miles
  • 2010 – 107,041 miles
  • 2009 – 88,027 miles
  • 2008 – 71,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,155 miles (+2,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    211,155 miles
    Test number
    688930807443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  2. Pass208,541 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,541 miles
    Test number
    489403732802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,215 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,215 miles
    Test number
    887888700406
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail203,210 miles (+6,073)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,210 miles
    Test number
    357207683159
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass197,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,137 miles
    Test number
    550824757179
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail197,137 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,137 miles
    Test number
    341929906746
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail197,132 miles (+8,373)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,132 miles
    Test number
    220247162732
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass188,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,759 miles
    Test number
    378707217020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail188,759 miles (+7,111)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,759 miles
    Test number
    963581204365
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass181,648 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,648 miles
    Test number
    408071399261
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint for winch worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail181,615 miles (+2,174)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,615 miles
    Test number
    583754645618
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint for winch worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass179,441 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    288438787296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass173,265 miles (+7,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    173,265 miles
    Test number
    265923849343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass165,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    897957386893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail165,740 miles (+6,656)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    326273174984
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass159,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,084 miles
    Test number
    705172358138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail159,084 miles (+7,847)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,084 miles
    Test number
    678749168367
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass151,237 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,237 miles
    Test number
    146220334287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,272 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,272 miles
    Test number
    608018633254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak from n/s steering joint

  20. Fail146,266 miles (+5,554)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,266 miles
    Test number
    329384933275
    • DangerousSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak from n/s steering joint

  21. Fail140,712 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    197136012215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass140,712 miles (+15,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    989096112234
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass124,784 miles (+17,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,784 miles
    Test number
    238648341201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass107,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    233810450260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,041 miles (+19,014)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    823239340262
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass88,027 miles (+16,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    680141679244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteProp shaft from gear box to winch has joint worn to excess

  27. Pass71,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    852895978223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 TAC

Does T88 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 TAC expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 TAC?
The MOT on T88 TAC expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 TAC done?
T88 TAC was recorded at 211,155 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 8,560 miles a year.
Has T88 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 TAC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T88 TAC 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 T88 TAC find?
T88 TAC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear cross member corroded.

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