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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T89 AWWMOT history

T89 AWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,370 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 AWW
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 AWW was last recorded at 164,370 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,367 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,370 miles
  • 2024 – 162,250 miles
  • 2023 – 160,399 miles
  • 2022 – 158,798 miles
  • 2021 – 157,488 miles
  • 2020 – 156,627 miles
  • 2019 – 155,099 miles
  • 2017 – 153,301 miles
  • 2016 – 151,231 miles
  • 2015 – 148,258 miles
  • 2014 – 139,627 miles
  • 2013 – 137,573 miles
  • 2012 – 131,099 miles
  • 2011 – 121,215 miles
  • 2010 – 110,262 miles
  • 2009 – 101,363 miles
  • 2008 – 91,446 miles
  • 2007 – 79,001 miles
  • 2006 – 65,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,370 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,370 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,370 miles
    Test number
    570703161215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,367 miles (+2,117)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    900788698953
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

  3. Pass162,250 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,250 miles
    Test number
    650966415114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,399 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,399 miles
    Test number
    658851884597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,798 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    147310228659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,488 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,488 miles
    Test number
    515962489412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,627 miles (+1,528)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,627 miles
    Test number
    652094919533
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box to damper (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass155,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    404742503890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,085 miles (+1,784)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,085 miles
    Test number
    265422432404
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit of 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass153,301 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,301 miles
    Test number
    380091296172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail153,294 miles (+2,063)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,294 miles
    Test number
    621653377400
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended sides inop (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass151,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    151,231 miles
    Test number
    836711544423
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail151,231 miles (+2,973)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,231 miles
    Test number
    991667249340
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass148,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,258 miles
    Test number
    746151013877
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail148,258 miles (+8,631)17 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,258 miles
    Test number
    705715215294
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteGear box leaking oil
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteO/s/f outer hub seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass139,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    268663764402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail139,627 miles (+2,054)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    345453964177
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass137,573 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,573 miles
    Test number
    487134483127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,099 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,099 miles
    Test number
    657892992179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,039 miles (+9,824)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    368728572105
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass121,215 miles (+81)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    287586561185
    • NoteSteeing damper bushes worn

  22. Fail121,134 miles (+10,872)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    716813551153
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteSteeing damper bushes worn

  23. Pass110,262 miles (+8,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,262 miles
    Test number
    960550690026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass101,363 miles (+9,917)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,363 miles
    Test number
    410986179027
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  25. Pass91,446 miles (+12,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    132035288066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  26. Pass79,001 miles (+13,113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    643113587093
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass65,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    983844486055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 AWW

Does T89 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 AWW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T89 AWW?
The MOT on T89 AWW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T89 AWW done?
T89 AWW was recorded at 164,370 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has T89 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 AWW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T89 AWW 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 T89 AWW find?
T89 AWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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