Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
TON 235MOT history
TON 235 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 88,422 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,983 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TON 235
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
TON 235 was last recorded at 88,422 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,467 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 955 miles
- Average per year
- 3,983 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,422 miles
- 2025 – 87,467 miles
- 2024 – 86,484 miles
- 2023 – 83,590 miles
- 2022 – 82,127 miles
- 2020 – 80,763 miles
- 2019 – 76,001 miles
- 2018 – 74,603 miles
- 2017 – 71,156 miles
- 2015 – 65,339 miles
- 2014 – 55,536 miles
- 2013 – 46,436 miles
- 2012 – 35,753 miles
- 2011 – 31,145 miles
- 2010 – 27,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,422 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coil spring corroded All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,422 miles (+955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 88,422 miles
- Test number
- 827722840707
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass87,467 miles (+983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,467 miles
- Test number
- 757443244930
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass86,484 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 86,484 miles
- Test number
- 503048955720
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,590 miles (+1,463)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,590 miles
- Test number
- 348136176522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,127 miles (+1,364)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 82,127 miles
- Test number
- 544607389370
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass80,763 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 80,763 miles
- Test number
- 206163044163
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail80,763 miles (+4,762)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,763 miles
- Test number
- 948874803256
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass76,001 miles (+1,398)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,001 miles
- Test number
- 458106117872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,603 miles (+3,447)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,603 miles
- Test number
- 799589518113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,156 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 71,156 miles
- Test number
- 943830961591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,149 miles (+5,810)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,149 miles
- Test number
- 544307483587
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass65,339 miles (+9,803)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 65,339 miles
- Test number
- 658524438588
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNear side front and near side rear seat belt buckles casings missing but still functioning
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front swivel housing losing grease but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play Upper joint viewed in engine bay (2.1.5)
Pass55,536 miles (+54)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,536 miles
- Test number
- 689746884297
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail55,482 miles (+9,046)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,482 miles
- Test number
- 266455174228
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail46,436 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,436 miles
- Test number
- 288454473209
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass46,436 miles (+10,683)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 46,436 miles
- Test number
- 877064273266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,753 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,753 miles
- Test number
- 306581072495
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass35,753 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,753 miles
- Test number
- 357641572200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,145 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,145 miles
- Test number
- 317609361235
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass31,145 miles (+3,497)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 31,145 miles
- Test number
- 825889861221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,648 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,648 miles
- Test number
- 250335100360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteTransmission brake slight judder / poss oil leak.
Questions about TON 235
- What vehicle is registration TON 235 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TON 235 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2007. 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 TON 235 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TON 235 is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on TON 235?
- The MOT on TON 235 is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TON 235 done?
- TON 235 was recorded at 88,422 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
- Has TON 235 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TON 235 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on TON 235 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 TON 235 find?
- TON 235 passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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