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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

T900 DEFMOT history

T900 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,813 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T900 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T900 DEF was last recorded at 83,813 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,548 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,813 miles
  • 2025 – 83,548 miles
  • 2024 – 83,358 miles
  • 2023 – 83,113 miles
  • 2022 – 82,861 miles
  • 2021 – 82,507 miles
  • 2020 – 81,984 miles
  • 2019 – 80,828 miles
  • 2018 – 79,584 miles
  • 2017 – 78,431 miles
  • 2016 – 77,183 miles
  • 2015 – 75,907 miles
  • 2014 – 74,740 miles
  • 2013 – 73,475 miles
  • 2012 – 71,908 miles
  • 2011 – 59,772 miles
  • 2010 – 48,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,813 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside, chassis and suspension components

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,813 miles (+265)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    550595037984
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside, chassis and suspension components

  2. Pass83,548 miles (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    862905252724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,358 miles (+245)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    318107711854
    • 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,113 miles (+252)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    267015025976
    • 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,861 miles (+354)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    358372579793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,507 miles (+523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    106616616180
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,984 miles (+1,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,984 miles
    Test number
    839469419663
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass80,828 miles (+1,244)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    370310081623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,584 miles (+1,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    371238671811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,431 miles (+1,248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    329533585674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass77,183 miles (+1,276)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    265678738817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass75,907 miles (+1,167)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    339943270611
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass74,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    458541654220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail74,740 miles (+1,265)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    499571854255
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass73,475 miles (+1,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    856170753219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass71,908 miles (+12,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    988474452236
    • NoteSlight oil leak n/s/f. swivel hub seal

  17. Fail59,772 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    727309521237
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,772 miles (+11,599)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    809359521219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    154189320281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T900 DEF

Does T900 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T900 DEF is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T900 DEF?
The MOT on T900 DEF is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T900 DEF done?
T900 DEF was recorded at 83,813 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has T900 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T900 DEF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on T900 DEF 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 T900 DEF find?
T900 DEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joints; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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