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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T97 AWWMOT history

T97 AWW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 21,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
21,509 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 AWW
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 AWW was last recorded at 21,509 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2011: 208 miles, lower than 100,247 miles on 9 Jun 2010.
  • 18 Aug 2014: 5,941 miles, lower than 46,626 miles on 31 Jul 2013.
  • 19 Jul 2016: 7,814 miles, lower than 65,373 miles on 20 Jul 2015.

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
20,723 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,509 miles
  • 2025 – 20,723 miles
  • 2024 – 19,941 miles
  • 2023 – 19,358 miles
  • 2020 – 18,832 miles
  • 2018 – 14,712 miles
  • 2017 – 10,942 miles
  • 2016 – 7,814 miles
  • 2015 – 65,373 miles
  • 2014 – 5,941 miles
  • 2013 – 46,626 miles
  • 2012 – 26,872 miles
  • 2011 – 208 miles
  • 2010 – 100,247 miles
  • 2009 – 92,314 miles
  • 2008 – 88,586 miles
  • 2007 – 78,245 miles
  • 2006 – 69,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,509 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All the suspension coil springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,509 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    193371019349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,723 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    888304373280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,941 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    19,941 miles
    Test number
    593887708388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,358 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    19,358 miles
    Test number
    565195397734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,832 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    953625312169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll the suspension coil springs are corroded

  6. Fail18,828 miles (+4,116)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    984124363884
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll the suspension coil springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft front universal joint has play and is worn

  7. Pass14,712 miles (+3,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    14,712 miles
    Test number
    293521638591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass10,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    189288865559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail10,942 miles (+3,128)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,942 miles
    Test number
    539431073669
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass7,814 miles (-57,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    7,814 miles
    Test number
    943392480088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,373 miles (+59,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    967981105260
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing in tread

  12. Pass5,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    5,941 miles
    Test number
    789751934207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  13. Fail5,941 miles (-40,685)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,941 miles
    Test number
    159760834201
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  14. Pass46,626 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,626 miles
    Test number
    695012013241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail46,552 miles (+19,680)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,552 miles
    Test number
    775930203282
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear propshaft, rear joint has slight play, advise replace.

  16. Fail26,872 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    107622492153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass26,872 miles (+26,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    258632692166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass208 miles (-100,039)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    208 miles
    Test number
    415605191118
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth sides front hubs leaking
    • NoteNearside front, and both rear brake disc inner faces corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteSigns of both front tyres rubbing on suspension arms, but ok during test
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play
    • NoteVery rear propshaft joint has slight play

  19. Pass100,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    280260660440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,247 miles (+7,933)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    431348950162
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll four road springs slightly corroded
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass92,314 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    720870489168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass88,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    863831578104
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail88,586 miles (+10,341)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    883830278108
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper bush excessively worn

  24. Pass78,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    133666477496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,245 miles (+8,434)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    433806477095
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass69,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    194268266035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 AWW

Does T97 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 AWW is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 AWW?
The MOT on T97 AWW is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 AWW done?
T97 AWW was recorded at 21,509 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
Has T97 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 AWW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T97 AWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 14 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T97 AWW find?
T97 AWW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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