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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T999 TABMOT history

T999 TAB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,253 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T999 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T999 TAB was last recorded at 89,253 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,985 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,268 miles
Average per year
4,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,253 miles
  • 2025 – 85,985 miles
  • 2024 – 83,166 miles
  • 2023 – 78,687 miles
  • 2022 – 73,153 miles
  • 2021 – 65,859 miles
  • 2020 – 59,022 miles
  • 2018 – 47,538 miles
  • 2017 – 44,958 miles
  • 2016 – 43,885 miles
  • 2014 – 40,992 miles
  • 2013 – 40,152 miles
  • 2012 – 37,514 miles
  • 2011 – 33,169 miles
  • 2010 – 25,282 miles
  • 2009 – 21,354 miles
  • 2008 – 16,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    881991038281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,241 miles (+13,256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    495566639139
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,985 miles (+2,819)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    412741366033
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass83,166 miles (+4,479)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,166 miles
    Test number
    667617831876
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass78,687 miles (+5,534)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    211327901738
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of oil leak near handbrake drum

  6. Pass73,153 miles (+7,294)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    980332707889
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass65,859 miles (+6,837)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    943816236132
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass59,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,022 miles
    Test number
    867546809964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,022 miles (+11,484)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,022 miles
    Test number
    447811826258
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,538 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    925029074558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,532 miles (+2,574)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    480945108030
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  12. Pass44,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    499699131003
    • AdvisoryTracking

  13. Fail44,952 miles (+1,067)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    558173317949
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTracking

  14. Pass43,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    591310795837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,877 miles (+1,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    749219567233
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass42,702 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    631650875979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,697 miles (+1,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    975712494213
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass40,992 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    885199644394
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust is corroded

  19. Fail40,986 miles (+834)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    675556344344
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust is corroded

  20. Pass40,152 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    605091253382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,514 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    487733362344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,169 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    267022161375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    237459741004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,960 miles (+4,678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    865959441036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass25,282 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,282 miles
    Test number
    153315810090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,354 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    650600579172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,035 miles
    Test number
    931835148259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T999 TAB

Does T999 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T999 TAB is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T999 TAB?
The MOT on T999 TAB is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T999 TAB done?
T999 TAB was recorded at 89,253 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
Has T999 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T999 TAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T999 TAB 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 T999 TAB find?
T999 TAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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