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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T948 TCDMOT history

T948 TCD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,181 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T948 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T948 TCD was last recorded at 204,181 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2021: 195,862 miles, lower than 195,864 miles on 24 Feb 2021.

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
200,463 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
5,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,181 miles
  • 2025 – 200,463 miles
  • 2024 – 197,889 miles
  • 2023 – 197,858 miles
  • 2022 – 197,831 miles
  • 2021 – 195,862 miles
  • 2020 – 194,715 miles
  • 2019 – 194,516 miles
  • 2017 – 191,891 miles
  • 2016 – 187,325 miles
  • 2015 – 181,188 miles
  • 2014 – 173,589 miles
  • 2013 – 165,535 miles
  • 2012 – 158,198 miles
  • 2011 – 149,472 miles
  • 2010 – 138,995 miles
  • 2009 – 128,297 miles
  • 2008 – 118,846 miles
  • 2007 – 106,903 miles
  • 2006 – 92,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,181 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,181 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,181 miles
    Test number
    425874189240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass200,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,463 miles
    Test number
    498593726281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail200,463 miles (+2,574)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,463 miles
    Test number
    838384661735
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass197,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,889 miles
    Test number
    454458036599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail197,889 miles (+31)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,889 miles
    Test number
    182615656084
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass197,858 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    197,858 miles
    Test number
    334751044821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass197,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    197,831 miles
    Test number
    120941259690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top / centre rear cross member corroded & holed but just out side prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,831 miles (+1,969)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,831 miles
    Test number
    335902045195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top / centre rear cross member corroded & holed but just out side prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass195,862 miles (-2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,862 miles
    Test number
    930609190085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail195,864 miles (+1,149)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,864 miles
    Test number
    236321780716
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass194,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,715 miles
    Test number
    729577236424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail194,715 miles (+199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,715 miles
    Test number
    113325894365
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass194,516 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    194,516 miles
    Test number
    771493891670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass191,891 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    191,891 miles
    Test number
    957107703995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass187,325 miles (+6,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    187,325 miles
    Test number
    680173892459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass181,188 miles (+7,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    181,188 miles
    Test number
    446624730398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside centre body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass173,589 miles (+8,054)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    173,589 miles
    Test number
    118974004330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside rear body mount corroded

  18. Pass165,535 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    165,535 miles
    Test number
    606885603370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass158,198 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    158,198 miles
    Test number
    488017492298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,472 miles (+42)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    149,472 miles
    Test number
    759748501383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight sideways movement
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  21. Fail149,430 miles (+10,435)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,430 miles
    Test number
    329817601319
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight sideways movement
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  22. Pass138,995 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,995 miles
    Test number
    621085800318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,297 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    382910719347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,026 miles (+9,180)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,026 miles
    Test number
    440942409415
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHandbrake has travel
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn slightly

  25. Pass118,846 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    473012928428
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail118,835 miles (+11,932)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    600692718346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass106,903 miles (+14,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    243682057465
    • NoteBoth rear shock bushes worn slightly

  28. Pass92,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    273875746133
    • NoteBoth rear shocks top and bottom rubber bushes worn slightly

Questions about T948 TCD

Does T948 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T948 TCD is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T948 TCD?
The MOT on T948 TCD is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T948 TCD done?
T948 TCD was recorded at 204,181 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,636 miles a year.
Has T948 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T948 TCD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T948 TCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T948 TCD find?
T948 TCD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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