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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T893 EAFMOT history

T893 EAF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,269 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T893 EAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T893 EAF was last recorded at 134,269 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2012: 89,162 miles, lower than 839,869 miles on 26 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,655 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,614 miles
Average per year
4,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,269 miles
  • 2024 – 132,655 miles
  • 2023 – 129,598 miles
  • 2022 – 128,964 miles
  • 2021 – 124,758 miles
  • 2020 – 120,913 miles
  • 2019 – 118,216 miles
  • 2018 – 117,943 miles
  • 2017 – 115,782 miles
  • 2016 – 107,784 miles
  • 2015 – 103,865 miles
  • 2014 – 98,366 miles
  • 2013 – 93,531 miles
  • 2012 – 89,165 miles
  • 2011 – 839,869 miles
  • 2010 – 77,895 miles
  • 2009 – 68,295 miles
  • 2008 – 59,127 miles
  • 2007 – 53,613 miles
  • 2006 – 48,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,269 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in waxoil

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,269 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,269 miles
    Test number
    798925232065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in waxoil

  2. Pass132,655 miles (+3,057)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    378374915881
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust tailpipe broken/rotted but silencer secure
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,598 miles (+634)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,598 miles
    Test number
    307629358935
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  4. Pass128,964 miles (+4,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    486012136821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside chassis rails corroded heavily

  5. Pass124,758 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    225871386244
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  6. Fail124,758 miles (+3,845)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    865227502557
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  7. Pass120,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    604910682321
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Fail120,913 miles (+2,697)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    441678293068
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass118,216 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    892924825449
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail118,214 miles (+271)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    686538290096
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/cross member shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass117,943 miles (+2,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    206315188895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake cervo pipe slightly chaffed
    • AdvisoryO/s washer jet partially blocked

  12. Pass115,782 miles (+7,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    282520904620
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass107,784 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,784 miles
    Test number
    266822494513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,865 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,865 miles
    Test number
    337265135186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass98,366 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    316177444106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    118644033176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail93,531 miles (+4,366)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    797134533123
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass89,165 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,165 miles
    Test number
    287069332486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail89,162 miles (-750,707)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    446497232155
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass839,869 miles (+761,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    839,869 miles
    Test number
    517256341185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    622835640127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,895 miles (+9,600)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    254754840119
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass68,295 miles (+9,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,295 miles
    Test number
    230591749446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass59,127 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    270680738421
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail59,090 miles (+5,477)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    922074428176
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass53,613 miles (+5,499)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    800056647163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s front radius arm front bushses poor condition

  27. Pass48,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    213102756122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,114 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    114690756142
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront hub seals weaping
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s front wheel bearing

Questions about T893 EAF

Does T893 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T893 EAF is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T893 EAF?
The MOT on T893 EAF is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T893 EAF done?
T893 EAF was recorded at 134,269 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,410 miles a year.
Has T893 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T893 EAF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T893 EAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T893 EAF find?
T893 EAF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in waxoil; underbody coated in waxoil.

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