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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

TWG 63MOT history

TWG 63 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,692 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TWG 63
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TWG 63 was last recorded at 146,692 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2015: 114,636 miles, lower than 129,069 miles on 2 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,817 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
875 miles
Average per year
1,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,692 miles
  • 2025 – 145,817 miles
  • 2024 – 144,664 miles
  • 2023 – 141,757 miles
  • 2022 – 138,993 miles
  • 2021 – 136,031 miles
  • 2020 – 133,141 miles
  • 2019 – 126,082 miles
  • 2017 – 120,466 miles
  • 2016 – 119,332 miles
  • 2015 – 114,636 miles
  • 2010 – 129,069 miles
  • 2009 – 120,101 miles
  • 2008 – 113,074 miles
  • 2007 – 109,863 miles
  • 2006 – 106,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak bell housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,692 miles (+875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,692 miles
    Test number
    590161183718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,817 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,817 miles
    Test number
    273027575608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,771 miles (+1,107)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,771 miles
    Test number
    366180548665
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass144,664 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,664 miles
    Test number
    723352908467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,757 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,757 miles
    Test number
    490578061219
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail141,753 miles (+2,760)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,753 miles
    Test number
    391904624170
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake caliper leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass138,993 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,993 miles
    Test number
    906952799781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,031 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,031 miles
    Test number
    305394691358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,141 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,141 miles
    Test number
    985381467788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,082 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,082 miles
    Test number
    951591971823
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  11. Pass120,466 miles (+1,134)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,466 miles
    Test number
    706826740493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,332 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,332 miles
    Test number
    912228230867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMovement in front propshaft uj's
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  13. Fail119,319 miles (+4,683)15 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    875744718959
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMovement in front propshaft uj's
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  14. Pass114,636 miles (-14,433)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    489713765053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChassis rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass129,069 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    129,069 miles
    Test number
    394406400321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,101 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    493781409449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail119,915 miles (+6,841)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    553646789267
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  18. Fail113,074 miles9 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    373190078477
    • Repaired at testBrake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass113,074 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    752450278248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,863 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    121978717157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    402188406126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TWG 63

What vehicle is registration TWG 63 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TWG 63 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 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 TWG 63 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TWG 63 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on TWG 63?
The MOT on TWG 63 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TWG 63 done?
TWG 63 was recorded at 146,692 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 1,988 miles a year.
Has TWG 63 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TWG 63 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on TWG 63 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TWG 63 find?
TWG 63 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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