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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T981 TFEMOT history

T981 TFE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
97,521 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 TFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 TFE was last recorded at 97,521 miles on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2014: 117,047 miles, lower than 170,166 miles on 6 Apr 2013.
  • 15 Apr 2025: 97,521 miles, lower than 227,487 miles on 23 Apr 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
227,487 miles · 23 Apr 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,521 miles
  • 2024 – 227,487 miles
  • 2023 – 223,894 miles
  • 2022 – 219,397 miles
  • 2021 – 213,605 miles
  • 2020 – 210,035 miles
  • 2019 – 204,657 miles
  • 2018 – 200,300 miles
  • 2017 – 195,163 miles
  • 2016 – 188,864 miles
  • 2015 – 182,946 miles
  • 2014 – 117,047 miles
  • 2013 – 170,166 miles
  • 2012 – 162,180 miles
  • 2011 – 158,172 miles
  • 2010 – 150,659 miles
  • 2009 – 144,943 miles
  • 2008 – 135,710 miles
  • 2007 – 126,548 miles
  • 2006 – 121,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    601465968434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail97,521 miles (-129,966)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    290844259694
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass227,487 miles (+3,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    227,487 miles
    Test number
    884820670870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass223,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    223,894 miles
    Test number
    695002526544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail223,894 miles (+4,497)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,894 miles
    Test number
    890841889319
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass219,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    219,397 miles
    Test number
    708643717492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail219,397 miles (+5,792)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,397 miles
    Test number
    106833392351
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass213,605 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    213,605 miles
    Test number
    229300421737
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass210,035 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    210,035 miles
    Test number
    927813565686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass204,657 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,657 miles
    Test number
    844540710665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,656 miles (+4,356)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,656 miles
    Test number
    279494694576
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass200,300 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    200,300 miles
    Test number
    469131892315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass195,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    195,163 miles
    Test number
    417785491491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail195,163 miles (+6,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,163 miles
    Test number
    423504527671
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass188,864 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,864 miles
    Test number
    984691268623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail188,783 miles (+5,837)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,783 miles
    Test number
    329641899227
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass182,946 miles (+65,899)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    182,946 miles
    Test number
    455462515119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    548814594091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail117,047 miles (-53,119)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    998253894078
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail170,166 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,166 miles
    Test number
    599996493092
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass170,166 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    170,166 miles
    Test number
    609696893044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass162,180 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    177690492441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail158,172 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,172 miles
    Test number
    325591011180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass158,172 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    158,172 miles
    Test number
    855781411138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass150,659 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    150,659 miles
    Test number
    682815900144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail150,653 miles (+5,710)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,653 miles
    Test number
    101460400183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass144,943 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    144,943 miles
    Test number
    983438609116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass135,710 miles (+9,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    283187518487
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  29. Pass126,548 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    740494407186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass121,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    972796216140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail121,633 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    103671016171
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureInner Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T981 TFE

Does T981 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 TFE expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 TFE?
The MOT on T981 TFE expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 TFE done?
T981 TFE was recorded at 97,521 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
Has T981 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 TFE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T981 TFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 TFE find?
T981 TFE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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