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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T957 MWXMOT history

T957 MWX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,904 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 MWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 MWX was last recorded at 147,904 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2025: 144,865 miles, lower than 173,187 miles on 2 Feb 2024.

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
144,865 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,904 miles
  • 2025 – 144,865 miles
  • 2024 – 173,187 miles
  • 2023 – 143,803 miles
  • 2021 – 141,313 miles
  • 2020 – 140,579 miles
  • 2019 – 137,731 miles
  • 2018 – 133,875 miles
  • 2017 – 127,751 miles
  • 2016 – 122,901 miles
  • 2015 – 118,052 miles
  • 2014 – 113,844 miles
  • 2013 – 108,370 miles
  • 2012 – 102,193 miles
  • 2011 – 96,566 miles
  • 2010 – 90,188 miles
  • 2009 – 85,447 miles
  • 2008 – 79,703 miles
  • 2007 – 76,273 miles
  • 2006 – 75,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front out riggers (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop[ arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,904 miles (+3,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    685841469847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass144,865 miles (-28,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,865 miles
    Test number
    704817235658
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    197408916760
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail173,187 miles (+29,384)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    926162970479
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,803 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    796045066861
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,313 miles
    Test number
    717803552790
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop[ arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail141,313 miles (+734)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,313 miles
    Test number
    912202966490
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated lower bulkhead to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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))

  8. Pass140,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    856466843907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,579 miles (+2,848)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    915622283679
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  10. Pass137,731 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    611309525213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,658 miles (+3,783)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    542643242529
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,875 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,875 miles
    Test number
    460381144685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail133,873 miles (+6,122)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    102414187239
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass127,751 miles (+4,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,751 miles
    Test number
    497573885851
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis / x member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre body mounts start of corrosion

  15. Pass122,901 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,901 miles
    Test number
    811922376346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,052 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    495662765172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,844 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    109014874198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,370 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,370 miles
    Test number
    815582883176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,193 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,193 miles
    Test number
    236379442109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,566 miles (+6,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,566 miles
    Test number
    447595661157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass90,188 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    591248160183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail90,188 miles (+4,741)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    710248160153
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass85,447 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    850813569144
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing

  24. Fail85,447 miles (+5,744)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    452423769163
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing

  25. Pass79,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    733255268102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,703 miles (+3,430)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    782694768113
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront foglight not working

  27. Pass76,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    504610177122
    • 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)

  28. Fail76,273 miles (+1,249)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    940130177116
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass75,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,024 miles
    Test number
    290790786145
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T957 MWX

Does T957 MWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 MWX is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T957 MWX?
The MOT on T957 MWX is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T957 MWX done?
T957 MWX was recorded at 147,904 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has T957 MWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 MWX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T957 MWX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T957 MWX find?
T957 MWX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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