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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,528 cc

T947 LDTMOT history

T947 LDT is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 2,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
2,658 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 LDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 LDT was last recorded at 2,658 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2011: 113 miles, lower than 44,637 miles on 13 May 2010.

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
2,613 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,658 miles
  • 2025 – 2,613 miles
  • 2024 – 2,589 miles
  • 2023 – 2,514 miles
  • 2022 – 2,406 miles
  • 2021 – 2,374 miles
  • 2020 – 2,273 miles
  • 2019 – 2,138 miles
  • 2018 – 1,978 miles
  • 2017 – 1,161 miles
  • 2016 – 269 miles
  • 2015 – 221 miles
  • 2014 – 204 miles
  • 2011 – 113 miles
  • 2010 – 44,637 miles
  • 2009 – 40,076 miles
  • 2008 – 35,796 miles
  • 2007 – 35,009 miles
  • 2006 – 33,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,658 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal inc all brake pipes

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 Hub seal damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle underside coated in sealant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,658 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    2,658 miles
    Test number
    675616720341
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal inc all brake pipes

  2. Pass2,613 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    2,613 miles
    Test number
    796310942874
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering all underside

  3. Pass2,589 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    2,589 miles
    Test number
    937678333515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,514 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    2,514 miles
    Test number
    267884804120
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal damp
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside coated in sealant

  5. Fail2,505 miles (+99)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,505 miles
    Test number
    966884553325
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal damp
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside coated in sealant

  6. Pass2,406 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    2,406 miles
    Test number
    602975435915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,374 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    2,374 miles
    Test number
    545965237989
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal retaining plate disintegrated - Hub seal weeping

  8. Pass2,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    2,273 miles
    Test number
    612296858366
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail2,272 miles (+134)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,272 miles
    Test number
    482649548954
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass2,138 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    2,138 miles
    Test number
    731272532491
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass1,978 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    1,978 miles
    Test number
    952641318108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,161 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    1,161 miles
    Test number
    347609406944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass269 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    269 miles
    Test number
    369415357632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail221 miles (+17)4 failures11 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221 miles
    Test number
    139429855127
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody work corroding
    • NoteFront doors corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteHand brake drum noisy in operation (possible corrosion inside)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe braket corroded
    • NoteRear seat frames corroding
    • NoteTyre cracking no cords exposed

  15. Pass204 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    204 miles
    Test number
    109833574415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848671313308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113 miles
    Test number
    846756641096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262981350354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,637 miles (+4,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    970253230119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass40,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,076 miles
    Test number
    190971539112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,076 miles (+4,280)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,076 miles
    Test number
    794061639122
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass35,796 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,796 miles
    Test number
    784872618177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,009 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,009 miles
    Test number
    304172707315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    853984716388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T947 LDT

Does T947 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T947 LDT is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T947 LDT?
The MOT on T947 LDT is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T947 LDT done?
T947 LDT was recorded at 2,658 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
Has T947 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 LDT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T947 LDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T947 LDT find?
T947 LDT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: underside covered in underseal inc all brake pipes.

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