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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T89 DCDMOT history

T89 DCD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,646 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 DCD
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 DCD was last recorded at 134,646 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,294 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,352 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,646 miles
  • 2025 – 129,294 miles
  • 2024 – 121,635 miles
  • 2023 – 115,039 miles
  • 2022 – 109,302 miles
  • 2021 – 104,568 miles
  • 2020 – 99,178 miles
  • 2019 – 94,243 miles
  • 2018 – 87,522 miles
  • 2017 – 81,540 miles
  • 2016 – 75,263 miles
  • 2015 – 65,794 miles
  • 2014 – 57,230 miles
  • 2013 – 48,120 miles
  • 2011 – 38,583 miles
  • 2010 – 33,329 miles
  • 2008 – 26,612 miles
  • 2007 – 17,894 miles
  • 2006 – 12,888 miles
  • 2005 – 7,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed but does not effect emissions reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti roll bar upper dust cover perished and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,646 miles
    Test number
    136495632290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,646 miles (+5,352)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,646 miles
    Test number
    498718991794
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,294 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    832644320705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,204 miles (+7,569)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,204 miles
    Test number
    265291414118
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball jt gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass121,635 miles (+6,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    227421698508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,039 miles (+76)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    611987979816
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed but does not effect emissions reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti roll bar upper dust cover perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,963 miles (+5,661)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,963 miles
    Test number
    621979848989
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed but does not effect emissions reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti roll bar upper dust cover perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,302 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,302 miles
    Test number
    895283934698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,568 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    931598954708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,562 miles (+5,384)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    537200013335
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  11. Pass99,178 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    193139129639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,690 miles (+4,447)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    952572048523
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis within 30cm of a suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box

  13. Pass94,243 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    384640407662
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  14. Fail94,215 miles (+6,693)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    365449596115
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  15. Pass87,522 miles (+5,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    799769812857
    • Advisory1 set of steering box loctabs not folded over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie rod one securing bolt not fully tightened
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear shock absorber bushes
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  16. Pass81,540 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    805038382711
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail81,428 miles (+6,165)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    611086977849
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,263 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    894363319886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slight damage to lens, but not affecting beam pattern.

  19. Fail75,253 miles (+9,459)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    520388217002
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe split, excessive leak of gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slight damage to lens, but not affecting beam pattern.

  20. Pass65,794 miles (+8,564)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,794 miles
    Test number
    245321675120
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass57,230 miles (+4)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    187304764185
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail57,226 miles (+9,106)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    589746854149
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass48,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    417729933036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,120 miles (+9,537)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    537969733044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass38,583 miles (+5,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,583 miles
    Test number
    267425761242
    • Note1)rear number plate starting to delaminate 2) draglink ball joint dust cover adrift 3) slight corrosion on rear cross member

  26. Pass33,329 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    460974370145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,302 miles (+6,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,302 miles
    Test number
    390550070122
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass26,612 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,612 miles
    Test number
    550657978213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass17,894 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    141234167203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,613 miles (+4,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,613 miles
    Test number
    361682447416
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass12,888 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,888 miles
    Test number
    901727606211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass7,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    7,903 miles
    Test number
    311698405416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 DCD

Does T89 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 DCD is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T89 DCD?
The MOT on T89 DCD is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T89 DCD done?
T89 DCD was recorded at 134,646 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has T89 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 DCD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T89 DCD 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 DCD find?
T89 DCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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