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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,395 cc

T985 DHYMOT history

T985 DHY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,687 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 DHY was last recorded at 126,687 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,668 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,687 miles
  • 2024 – 126,451 miles
  • 2023 – 125,251 miles
  • 2022 – 124,147 miles
  • 2021 – 122,549 miles
  • 2018 – 120,867 miles
  • 2014 – 117,680 miles
  • 2013 – 114,610 miles
  • 2012 – 110,770 miles
  • 2011 – 105,986 miles
  • 2010 – 101,019 miles
  • 2009 – 96,358 miles
  • 2008 – 92,225 miles
  • 2007 – 88,434 miles
  • 2006 – 82,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,687 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,687 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,687 miles
    Test number
    890326159645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail126,668 miles (+217)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    583028370769
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass126,451 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    373189013872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,251 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    110612715804
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking grease
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,251 miles (+1,104)1 dangerous1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,251 miles
    Test number
    518012996687
    • DangerousOffside Front Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking grease
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,147 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,147 miles
    Test number
    237133468395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,549 miles (+1,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,549 miles
    Test number
    405202815625
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass120,867 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    534592652762
    • AdvisoryFront spanner arm bushes slightly worn

  9. Pass117,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    997553354356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail117,680 miles (+3,070)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    359383954393
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass114,610 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    418470853222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass110,770 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,770 miles
    Test number
    956660572141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass105,986 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    515336611199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm joint

  14. Fail105,986 miles (+4,967)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    838086311189
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm joint

  15. Pass101,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,019 miles
    Test number
    851832010170
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail101,018 miles (+4,660)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,018 miles
    Test number
    753802910153
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass96,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    782677809107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,358 miles (+4,133)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    523357809141
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass92,225 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    590927508111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    194854117110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,434 miles (+5,813)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    663434917104
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass82,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    663990816163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 DHY

Does T985 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 DHY is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T985 DHY?
The MOT on T985 DHY is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 DHY done?
T985 DHY was recorded at 126,687 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has T985 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 DHY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 DHY 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 T985 DHY find?
T985 DHY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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