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Land Rover Series 1

Beige · Diesel · 1957 · 1,989 cc

TLE 863MOT history

TLE 863 is a beige diesel Land Rover Series 1 first used on 23 Jan 1957. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,681 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLE 863
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 1
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
23 Jan 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLE 863 was last recorded at 68,681 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,526 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,155 miles
Average per year
1,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,681 miles
  • 2025 – 67,526 miles
  • 2024 – 66,665 miles
  • 2023 – 65,658 miles
  • 2022 – 64,380 miles
  • 2021 – 63,004 miles
  • 2020 – 62,565 miles
  • 2019 – 62,079 miles
  • 2018 – 60,825 miles
  • 2017 – 58,708 miles
  • 2016 – 56,232 miles
  • 2015 – 52,872 miles
  • 2014 – 52,254 miles
  • 2013 – 50,566 miles
  • 2012 – 49,789 miles
  • 2009 – 48,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,681 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,681 miles (+1,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    515259860397
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,526 miles (+861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    598637910448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,665 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    242236417533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,658 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    857958620129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,380 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    666034752588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    736022372262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,004 miles (+439)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    299664236861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,565 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    351538998357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass62,079 miles (+1,254)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    403176795550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,825 miles (+2,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    330309585215
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,708 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,708 miles
    Test number
    802753024436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass56,232 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    823227570442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,872 miles (+618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    379983118249
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome front brake imbalance

  14. Pass52,254 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    699815154299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,566 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,566 miles
    Test number
    636643353294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,789 miles (+1,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    889154362255
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass48,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    580062689253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,012 miles
    Test number
    951842089264
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about TLE 863

What vehicle is registration TLE 863 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLE 863 on a beige diesel Land Rover Series 1 first used on 23 Jan 1957. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TLE 863 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TLE 863 is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TLE 863?
The MOT on TLE 863 is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TLE 863 done?
TLE 863 was recorded at 68,681 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
Has TLE 863 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLE 863 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on TLE 863 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 TLE 863 find?
TLE 863 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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