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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T938 TFWMOT history

T938 TFW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,763 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 TFW
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T938 TFW was last recorded at 69,763 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,362 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
1,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,763 miles
  • 2025 – 69,362 miles
  • 2024 – 68,805 miles
  • 2023 – 68,336 miles
  • 2022 – 67,801 miles
  • 2021 – 67,299 miles
  • 2020 – 66,682 miles
  • 2019 – 66,095 miles
  • 2018 – 65,271 miles
  • 2017 – 64,223 miles
  • 2016 – 62,647 miles
  • 2015 – 60,675 miles
  • 2014 – 58,402 miles
  • 2013 – 55,930 miles
  • 2012 – 53,530 miles
  • 2011 – 51,112 miles
  • 2010 – 48,298 miles
  • 2009 – 45,851 miles
  • 2008 – 42,879 miles
  • 2007 – 39,591 miles
  • 2006 – 36,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front outrigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front outrigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,763 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    367791840568
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail69,763 miles (+401)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    197083965613
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass69,362 miles (+557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    589573917279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,805 miles (+469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    802546359204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    508468479588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,336 miles (+535)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    199195458463
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,801 miles
    Test number
    179636234681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,800 miles (+501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    363548141593
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,299 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    971263013482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,682 miles (+587)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    273581168487
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings - slight leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,095 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    150818913303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail66,094 miles (+823)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    987002652339
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,271 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    847414259316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,223 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    109490511321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,647 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    796389318840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass60,675 miles (+2,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    919187085196
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass58,402 miles (+2,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,402 miles
    Test number
    205318684409
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass55,930 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    248039283443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,530 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    958151192173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,112 miles (+2,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    837132491161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  21. Pass48,298 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    244636880489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,851 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    284783689443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,879 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,879 miles
    Test number
    134759388132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,591 miles (+3,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    573710397129
    • NoteSlight damage to rear tyres

  25. Pass36,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,203 miles
    Test number
    102614886198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T938 TFW

Does T938 TFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T938 TFW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T938 TFW?
The MOT on T938 TFW is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T938 TFW done?
T938 TFW was recorded at 69,763 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,680 miles a year.
Has T938 TFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 TFW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T938 TFW 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 T938 TFW find?
T938 TFW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'a' frame ball joint boot; corrosion throughout vehicle, and 2 more.

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