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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T96 TAAMOT history

T96 TAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
184,278 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 TAA
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 TAA was last recorded at 184,278 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,278 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,278 miles
  • 2025 – 181,324 miles
  • 2024 – 181,193 miles
  • 2023 – 181,172 miles
  • 2018 – 178,440 miles
  • 2017 – 164,308 miles
  • 2013 – 157,222 miles
  • 2012 – 152,400 miles
  • 2011 – 151,821 miles
  • 2010 – 139,043 miles
  • 2009 – 122,723 miles
  • 2008 – 104,042 miles
  • 2007 – 87,254 miles
  • 2006 – 70,927 miles
  • 2005 – 61,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,278 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    882834677432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,278 miles (+2,954)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    648007946583
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,324 miles
    Test number
    730193939916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,324 miles (+131)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,324 miles
    Test number
    156190482974
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface n/s and o/s (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,193 miles (+21)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,193 miles
    Test number
    369948214831
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail181,172 miles (+2,732)2 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,172 miles
    Test number
    581311876345
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount holed with corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount holed with corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,440 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    178,440 miles
    Test number
    184838331841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt deteriorated

  8. Fail178,440 miles (+14,132)2 major2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,440 miles
    Test number
    274684411283
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component fractured steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt deteriorated

  9. Pass164,308 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,308 miles
    Test number
    150816952807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,222 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,222 miles
    Test number
    269174160154
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  11. Fail157,222 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,222 miles
    Test number
    379425543356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass157,222 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    157,222 miles
    Test number
    415585343307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,587 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,587 miles
    Test number
    579277053115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLong travel in handbrake
    • NoteO/s step insecure

  14. Pass155,587 miles (+3,187)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    155,587 miles
    Test number
    629017353132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLong travel in handbrake
    • NoteO/s step insecure

  15. Pass152,400 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    152,400 miles
    Test number
    206550282275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,372 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    152,372 miles
    Test number
    189550432148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,821 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    587631451387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,787 miles (+12,744)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,787 miles
    Test number
    427442941355
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass139,043 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    139,043 miles
    Test number
    971281240372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,036 miles (+16,313)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,036 miles
    Test number
    691635730305
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass122,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    970982849385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,723 miles (+18,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    454372049329
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

  23. Pass104,042 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    104,042 miles
    Test number
    600799438387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Fail104,042 miles (+16,788)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,042 miles
    Test number
    862636838378
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  25. Pass87,254 miles (+16,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    124419617371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass70,927 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,927 miles
    Test number
    971366006323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    313589395406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T96 TAA

Does T96 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 TAA is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T96 TAA?
The MOT on T96 TAA is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T96 TAA done?
T96 TAA was recorded at 184,278 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has T96 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 TAA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T96 TAA 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 T96 TAA find?
T96 TAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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