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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T977 TCDMOT history

T977 TCD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,145 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 TCD was last recorded at 113,145 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2012: 72,382 miles, lower than 706,790 miles on 7 Feb 2011.

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
113,141 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,145 miles
  • 2025 – 111,849 miles
  • 2024 – 110,344 miles
  • 2023 – 109,512 miles
  • 2022 – 108,717 miles
  • 2021 – 107,659 miles
  • 2020 – 106,771 miles
  • 2019 – 103,357 miles
  • 2018 – 97,947 miles
  • 2017 – 92,657 miles
  • 2016 – 86,709 miles
  • 2015 – 81,883 miles
  • 2014 – 79,743 miles
  • 2013 – 76,110 miles
  • 2012 – 72,382 miles
  • 2011 – 706,790 miles
  • 2010 – 68,407 miles
  • 2009 – 65,177 miles
  • 2008 – 62,961 miles
  • 2007 – 59,181 miles
  • 2006 – 54,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOil on undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,145 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    804254990939
    • AdvisoryOil on underside

  2. Fail113,141 miles (+1,292)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,141 miles
    Test number
    201795612971
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil on underside

  3. Pass111,849 miles (+1,505)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    131523870565
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass110,344 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    455767049696
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,512 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,512 miles
    Test number
    589958631725
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,717 miles (+1,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    666010487510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    321940331260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,659 miles (+888)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    951374169278
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass106,771 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    296726115890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,357 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,357 miles
    Test number
    818391655015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    905797315499
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen chipped

  12. Fail97,947 miles (+5,290)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    187691262640
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen chipped

  13. Pass92,657 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    876720126690
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  14. Fail92,657 miles (+5,948)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    632502801108
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  15. Pass86,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    340382339540
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit

  16. Fail86,709 miles (+4,826)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    354058499519
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit

  17. Pass81,883 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    317754745063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail81,883 miles (+2,140)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    555093945063
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass79,743 miles (+3,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    497679444037
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass76,110 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    207534063000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    109304842425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,382 miles (-634,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    567384042003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass706,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    706,790 miles
    Test number
    578258931059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608418131035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass68,407 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    242164830057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail68,407 miles (+3,230)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    810983730078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass65,177 miles (+2,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    793791629045
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/f bumper

  28. Pass62,961 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    572146148000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,181 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    941192757061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    172403756098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T977 TCD

Does T977 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 TCD is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T977 TCD?
The MOT on T977 TCD is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T977 TCD done?
T977 TCD was recorded at 113,145 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has T977 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 TCD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T977 TCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T977 TCD find?
T977 TCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil on underside.

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