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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T972 TCDMOT history

T972 TCD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
197,341 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 TCD
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
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 TCD was last recorded at 197,341 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 3,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,766 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,575 miles
Average per year
4,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,341 miles
  • 2021 – 193,766 miles
  • 2020 – 190,232 miles
  • 2019 – 187,109 miles
  • 2018 – 186,662 miles
  • 2017 – 184,043 miles
  • 2016 – 179,600 miles
  • 2015 – 175,765 miles
  • 2014 – 171,810 miles
  • 2013 – 167,681 miles
  • 2012 – 163,515 miles
  • 2011 – 158,389 miles
  • 2010 – 158,114 miles
  • 2009 – 151,408 miles
  • 2008 – 143,528 miles
  • 2006 – 127,610 miles
  • 2005 – 116,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
  • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Little reserve travel on parking bgrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Reverse lamp lense broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,341 miles (+3,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,341 miles
    Test number
    775280526486
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

  2. Pass193,766 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,766 miles
    Test number
    631124164701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking bgrake
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp lense broken

  3. Fail193,732 miles (+3,500)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,732 miles
    Test number
    791755750033
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe above tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working switch broken (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking bgrake
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp lense broken

  4. Pass190,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,232 miles
    Test number
    799438790631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail190,232 miles (+3,123)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,232 miles
    Test number
    251179315026
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor wont stay in up postion (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,109 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,109 miles
    Test number
    860600103039
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,101 miles (+439)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,101 miles
    Test number
    441445237068
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,662 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    186,662 miles
    Test number
    294693745683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    184,043 miles
    Test number
    176182806265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail184,042 miles (+4,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,042 miles
    Test number
    847975742975
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass179,600 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    179,600 miles
    Test number
    122671065420
    • 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)

  12. Fail179,599 miles (+3,834)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,599 miles
    Test number
    214041616371
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  13. Pass175,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    175,765 miles
    Test number
    296536915040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,765 miles (+3,955)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,765 miles
    Test number
    517416115052
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass171,810 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    466417914039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail171,809 miles (+4,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,809 miles
    Test number
    447785714098
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass167,681 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    167,681 miles
    Test number
    106233123490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass163,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    163,515 miles
    Test number
    818037222050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,515 miles (+5,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,515 miles
    Test number
    948617922051
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass158,389 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    158,389 miles
    Test number
    877277101059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail158,114 miles (+6,706)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,114 miles
    Test number
    712715050349
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass151,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,408 miles
    Test number
    830036259396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail151,408 miles (+7,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,408 miles
    Test number
    604905259390
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass143,528 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    143,528 miles
    Test number
    924388958358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail143,363 miles (+6,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,363 miles
    Test number
    182825158314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass136,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    372004208071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail136,990 miles (+9,380)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    950004108078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass127,610 miles (+10,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    127,610 miles
    Test number
    773242056345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass116,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    452213735480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 TCD

Does T972 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 TCD expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 TCD?
The MOT on T972 TCD expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 TCD done?
T972 TCD was recorded at 197,341 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
Has T972 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 TCD has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T972 TCD 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 T972 TCD find?
T972 TCD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak from rear diff; oil leak from transfer box.

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