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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T940 TCDMOT history

T940 TCD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,112 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 TCD was last recorded at 116,112 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2007: 63,267 miles, lower than 67,399 miles on 6 Dec 2006.

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
115,293 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,112 miles
  • 2025 – 115,293 miles
  • 2024 – 108,185 miles
  • 2023 – 106,390 miles
  • 2022 – 106,311 miles
  • 2020 – 105,790 miles
  • 2018 – 105,175 miles
  • 2017 – 104,716 miles
  • 2016 – 102,353 miles
  • 2014 – 101,310 miles
  • 2013 – 99,216 miles
  • 2012 – 95,430 miles
  • 2011 – 91,227 miles
  • 2010 – 77,545 miles
  • 2008 – 76,481 miles
  • 2007 – 63,267 miles
  • 2006 – 67,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,112 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,112 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,112 miles
    Test number
    936254190258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,293 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    950864787136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,285 miles (+2,621)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    268608886819
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,664 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    550516057165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,185 miles (+1,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,185 miles
    Test number
    753526292247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,390 miles (+79)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    376471677840
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass106,311 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,311 miles
    Test number
    371793120452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,790 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    424924883817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,175 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,175 miles
    Test number
    918665854341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,716 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    993068151132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,703 miles (+2,350)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    760074979106
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  12. Pass102,353 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    181963363662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,310 miles (+2,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,310 miles
    Test number
    668676064261
    • NoteTransfer box has slight oil leak.

  14. Pass99,216 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    547272233243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,430 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    318698122499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,227 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    725137461084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,545 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    253789060073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    550552728377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,481 miles (+13,214)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    121945618353
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,267 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    821187837391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Fail63,267 miles (-4,132)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    631570437303
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass67,399 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    840590346371
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,864 miles
    Test number
    364339816010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T940 TCD

Does T940 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T940 TCD is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T940 TCD?
The MOT on T940 TCD is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T940 TCD done?
T940 TCD was recorded at 116,112 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has T940 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 TCD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T940 TCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T940 TCD find?
T940 TCD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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