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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1962 · 2,494 cc

TSL 439MOT history

TSL 439 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 1962. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,684 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSL 439
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
2 Apr 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSL 439 was last recorded at 78,684 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,622 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,062 miles
Average per year
3,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,684 miles
  • 2024 – 75,622 miles
  • 2023 – 73,655 miles
  • 2022 – 72,767 miles
  • 2021 – 70,904 miles
  • 2020 – 68,570 miles
  • 2019 – 64,452 miles
  • 2018 – 61,007 miles
  • 2017 – 58,561 miles
  • 2015 – 56,680 miles
  • 2014 – 53,014 miles
  • 2013 – 50,102 miles
  • 2012 – 44,395 miles
  • 2011 – 42,395 miles
  • 2010 – 33,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,684 miles

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,684 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    185728052288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,622 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    349404153304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,655 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    663396836361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,767 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    691145292357
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOut riggars rusty
    • AdvisoryTracta seals damp

  5. Fail72,745 miles (+1,841)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    800227036222
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis ends. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis ends. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis ends, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chassis ends. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary "safety catch" missing.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and N/s swivel seals leaking and swivel balls pitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has excessive travel.

  6. Pass70,904 miles (+2,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    268212948381
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spilt and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spilt and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,570 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    675466033103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,452 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    161857387149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,007 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    496456474120
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail60,967 miles (+2,406)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    583073473374
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass58,561 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,561 miles
    Test number
    790281922835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    388317718121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,640 miles (+3,626)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    697476060964
    • FailureNearside Outer Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  14. Fail53,014 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    146280714397
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNumber plate lamps dim
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle muddy

  15. Pass53,014 miles (+2,912)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    427750514447
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNumber plate lamps dim
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle muddy

  16. Pass50,102 miles (+5,707)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    789637913355
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle muddy

  17. Pass44,395 miles (+2,000)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    475297502326
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBash guards fitted
    • NoteUnderside covered in underseal
    • NoteUnderside muddy

  18. Pass42,395 miles (+9,177)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    625756401329
    • NoteHeas lamps on upper limits
    • NoteNone standerd suspension and wheels fitted

  19. Pass33,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,218 miles
    Test number
    654172100338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSL 439

What vehicle is registration TSL 439 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSL 439 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 1962. 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 TSL 439 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TSL 439 is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on TSL 439?
The MOT on TSL 439 is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TSL 439 done?
TSL 439 was recorded at 78,684 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,012 miles a year.
Has TSL 439 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSL 439 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on TSL 439 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 TSL 439 find?
TSL 439 passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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