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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

992 LAEMOT history

992 LAE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

992 LAE white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
155,848 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
992 LAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

992 LAE was last recorded at 155,848 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,021 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,848 miles
  • 2025 – 154,021 miles
  • 2024 – 153,257 miles
  • 2023 – 152,080 miles
  • 2022 – 151,759 miles
  • 2021 – 150,371 miles
  • 2020 – 148,468 miles
  • 2019 – 144,822 miles
  • 2018 – 141,359 miles
  • 2017 – 137,489 miles
  • 2013 – 135,901 miles
  • 2012 – 119,902 miles
  • 2010 – 111,456 miles
  • 2009 – 103,909 miles
  • 2008 – 95,694 miles
  • 2007 – 85,744 miles
  • 2006 – 77,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,848 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,848 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,848 miles
    Test number
    471884431349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,021 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,021 miles
    Test number
    111789051359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,257 miles
    Test number
    296508909734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,257 miles (+1,177)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,257 miles
    Test number
    440572299264
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass152,080 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    549959446511
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  6. Fail151,759 miles (+1,388)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,759 miles
    Test number
    382449310716
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,371 miles
    Test number
    197080965966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,371 miles (+1,903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,371 miles
    Test number
    447399538288
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,468 miles
    Test number
    475157171530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal slight leak

  10. Fail148,468 miles (+3,646)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,468 miles
    Test number
    424558756181
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal slight leak

  11. Pass144,822 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    232040720695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,359 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,359 miles
    Test number
    515425351524
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass137,489 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,489 miles
    Test number
    566426792768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,901 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    135,901 miles
    Test number
    458647553403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,355 miles (+8,453)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,355 miles
    Test number
    455386633016
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass119,902 miles (+8,446)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    119,902 miles
    Test number
    328051432084
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteDrivers side spot light not working

  17. Pass111,456 miles (+7,547)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    211102120343
    • NoteNearside and offside front steel brake pipes under bonnet corroded.
    • NoteNearside and offside rear bottom of shock bushes have slight play.
    • NoteSteering drop arm balljoint off steering box has some play.

  18. Pass103,909 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    924631719336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,877 miles (+8,183)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    724800019353
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass95,694 miles (+9,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,694 miles
    Test number
    940421818337
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass85,744 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    210269897215
    • AdvisoryLower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Fail85,727 miles (+7,940)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    711308597276
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass77,787 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    753040906325
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT DROP ARM JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY.
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT STEERING DAMPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED.

Questions about 992 LAE

What vehicle is registration 992 LAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 992 LAE on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 992 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 992 LAE is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 992 LAE?
The MOT on 992 LAE is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 992 LAE done?
992 LAE was recorded at 155,848 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has 992 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 992 LAE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 992 LAE 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 992 LAE find?
992 LAE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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