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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T925 TFWMOT history

T925 TFW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,726 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T925 TFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T925 TFW was last recorded at 98,726 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2010: 45,891 miles, lower than 54,215 miles on 15 Jun 2009.

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
96,409 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,726 miles
  • 2024 – 96,409 miles
  • 2023 – 93,738 miles
  • 2022 – 91,239 miles
  • 2021 – 90,204 miles
  • 2020 – 89,958 miles
  • 2019 – 89,854 miles
  • 2018 – 89,409 miles
  • 2017 – 86,391 miles
  • 2016 – 82,472 miles
  • 2015 – 79,914 miles
  • 2014 – 75,518 miles
  • 2013 – 71,666 miles
  • 2012 – 66,745 miles
  • 2011 – 61,516 miles
  • 2010 – 54,891 miles
  • 2009 – 54,215 miles
  • 2008 – 52,644 miles
  • 2007 – 51,313 miles
  • 2006 – 50,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,726 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    736425716908
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,409 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    553573816823
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,398 miles (+2,660)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    489572872730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,738 miles (+2,499)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    374625720503
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (Old) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (Old) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer axle hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer axle hub seal leaking

  5. Pass91,239 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    876372493494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,204 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    511747326444
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft. Slight wear in U/Js (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer axle swivel seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Axle swivel seal leaking

  7. Pass89,958 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    481285651192
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
    • AdvisorySphere seals leaking
    • AdvisoryTransfer box leaking

  8. Fail89,951 miles (+97)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    620564656895
    • DangerousNearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking
    • AdvisorySphere seals leaking
    • AdvisoryTransfer box leaking

  9. Pass89,854 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    892439700253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sphere seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis rails corroded

  10. Fail89,854 miles (+445)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    315907917941
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sphere seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis rails corroded

  11. Pass89,409 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    687863208831
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

  12. Pass86,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    972648774365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  13. Fail86,391 miles (+3,919)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    971732672457
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  14. Pass82,472 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,472 miles
    Test number
    890110372399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    134200300591
    • AdvisoryRETEST FROM OLD SYSTEM, TEST NUMBER 576293705288

  16. Fail79,914 miles (+4,396)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    576293705288
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    828702004144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,518 miles (+3,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    296551504146
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass71,666 miles (+4,921)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,666 miles
    Test number
    539189493030
    • NoteFuel cap handle broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass66,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    137435392092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,745 miles (+5,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    685434192079
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  22. Pass61,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    487493361010
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  23. Fail61,516 miles (+6,625)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    859243261015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  24. Pass54,891 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    563632860087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,891 miles (-8,324)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    254031060072
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  26. Pass54,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    264926969483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail54,215 miles (+1,571)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    673391869189
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass52,644 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    312615398086
    • NoteRear axle off side & near side metal brake pipes corroded and front to rear

  29. Fail52,644 miles (+1,331)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    593735398017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle off side & near side metal brake pipes corroded and front to rear

  30. Pass51,313 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    762314277012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    881724556051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T925 TFW

Does T925 TFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T925 TFW is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T925 TFW?
The MOT on T925 TFW is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T925 TFW done?
T925 TFW was recorded at 98,726 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has T925 TFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T925 TFW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T925 TFW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T925 TFW find?
T925 TFW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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