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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T99 TMEMOT history

T99 TME is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,897 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 TME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T99 TME was last recorded at 74,897 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,875 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,897 miles
  • 2025 – 73,375 miles
  • 2024 – 71,397 miles
  • 2022 – 68,936 miles
  • 2021 – 67,290 miles
  • 2020 – 65,345 miles
  • 2019 – 63,242 miles
  • 2018 – 61,078 miles
  • 2017 – 58,903 miles
  • 2016 – 56,932 miles
  • 2015 – 54,417 miles
  • 2014 – 51,027 miles
  • 2013 – 48,347 miles
  • 2012 – 44,807 miles
  • 2011 – 41,178 miles
  • 2010 – 37,867 miles
  • 2009 – 33,889 miles
  • 2008 – 29,402 miles
  • 2007 – 28,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,897 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,897 miles (+22)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    998570368270
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,875 miles (+1,500)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    931926573849
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,375 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    797416131713
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,367 miles (+1,970)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    320214466884
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,397 miles (+2,461)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,397 miles
    Test number
    312528984411
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    567813584339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,936 miles (+1,646)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    465071882986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    766654322696
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail67,270 miles (+1,925)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    918032509074
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass65,345 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    825524255288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,333 miles (+2,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    631272730108
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,242 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    643910062793
    • AdvisoryNearside side bar is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail63,234 miles (+2,156)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    304294850607
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side bar is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Pass61,078 miles (+2,175)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    708996336579
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Pass58,903 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    181498138919
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion Side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail58,894 miles (+1,962)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,894 miles
    Test number
    376658353569
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion Side step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass56,932 miles (+2,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    903638432833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass54,417 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    425906510916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass51,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    645853874237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,021 miles (+2,674)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    566173774253
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass48,347 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    917529053289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,807 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    105217572282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass41,178 miles (+3,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    666976261216
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass37,867 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    110618650262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,889 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,889 miles
    Test number
    161863279243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,402 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    202684878247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass28,320 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    192115777257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,135 miles
    Test number
    934120037063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T99 TME

Does T99 TME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T99 TME is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T99 TME?
The MOT on T99 TME is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T99 TME done?
T99 TME was recorded at 74,897 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has T99 TME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 TME has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T99 TME 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 T99 TME find?
T99 TME passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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