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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

TTL 280MOT history

TTL 280 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,514 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TTL 280
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
15 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TTL 280 was last recorded at 82,514 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,321 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
1,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,514 miles
  • 2025 – 82,321 miles
  • 2024 – 81,933 miles
  • 2023 – 81,596 miles
  • 2017 – 80,457 miles
  • 2015 – 75,569 miles
  • 2014 – 72,086 miles
  • 2012 – 71,450 miles
  • 2011 – 67,780 miles
  • 2010 – 65,163 miles
  • 2009 – 64,157 miles
  • 2007 – 62,333 miles
  • 2006 – 60,613 miles
  • 2005 – 57,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,514 miles (+193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,514 miles
    Test number
    288190097503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,321 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,321 miles
    Test number
    409360287885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    216470487364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,933 miles (+337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    228474143560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    570704033937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,596 miles (+1,139)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    459226228110
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,457 miles (+4,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    784997850180
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass75,569 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    611799169038
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass72,456 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    475592505024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,086 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    215065614062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass71,450 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,450 miles
    Test number
    455879642479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,780 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    665098841339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,395 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    507294711071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,163 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    152774610016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass64,157 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    471599709070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,333 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    741288447377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,613 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    603666656392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    454655335253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TTL 280

What vehicle is registration TTL 280 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TTL 280 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 1996. 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 TTL 280 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TTL 280 is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on TTL 280?
The MOT on TTL 280 is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TTL 280 done?
TTL 280 was recorded at 82,514 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,178 miles a year.
Has TTL 280 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TTL 280 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on TTL 280 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 TTL 280 find?
TTL 280 passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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