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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T898 HOXMOT history

T898 HOX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,127 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 HOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 HOX was last recorded at 158,127 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,343 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
4,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,127 miles
  • 2025 – 157,343 miles
  • 2024 – 156,197 miles
  • 2023 – 154,900 miles
  • 2022 – 153,360 miles
  • 2021 – 152,448 miles
  • 2020 – 151,360 miles
  • 2019 – 150,199 miles
  • 2018 – 148,913 miles
  • 2017 – 147,144 miles
  • 2016 – 145,971 miles
  • 2015 – 144,485 miles
  • 2014 – 139,001 miles
  • 2013 – 129,832 miles
  • 2012 – 120,073 miles
  • 2011 – 112,814 miles
  • 2010 – 105,478 miles
  • 2009 – 95,069 miles
  • 2008 – 86,344 miles
  • 2007 – 74,814 miles
  • 2006 – 60,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,127 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,127 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    285954218761
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass157,343 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,343 miles
    Test number
    638567143458
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only met minimum requirement

  3. Fail157,319 miles (+1,122)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,319 miles
    Test number
    575283924203
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only met minimum requirement

  4. Pass156,197 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    942556582710
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass154,900 miles (+1,540)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,900 miles
    Test number
    150412958607
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFF STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,360 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,360 miles
    Test number
    624223029101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,448 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,448 miles
    Test number
    543911945726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,360 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    863539181048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail151,358 miles (+1,159)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    574509917865
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass150,199 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,199 miles
    Test number
    230427280967
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail150,180 miles (+1,267)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,180 miles
    Test number
    279969701820
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass148,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    741767025027
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail148,913 miles (+1,769)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    509428240695
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass147,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    264484815903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail147,144 miles (+1,173)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    541942673490
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass145,971 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,971 miles
    Test number
    479127398891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crosmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass144,485 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    206670365489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass139,001 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,001 miles
    Test number
    295611964492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,832 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    236886953417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,827 miles (+9,754)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    938585553191
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower 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)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass120,073 miles (+7,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    576369852142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass112,814 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    267215661426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    180118750126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,478 miles (+10,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    314308850121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass95,069 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    370647649116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,344 miles (+11,530)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    714361558185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,814 miles (+14,206)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    713905967195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    432878266196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 HOX

Does T898 HOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T898 HOX is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T898 HOX?
The MOT on T898 HOX is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T898 HOX done?
T898 HOX was recorded at 158,127 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
Has T898 HOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 HOX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T898 HOX 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 T898 HOX find?
T898 HOX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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