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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T126 FUMMOT history

T126 FUM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
135,734 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 FUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 FUM was last recorded at 135,734 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,855 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
3,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,734 miles
  • 2024 – 133,855 miles
  • 2023 – 131,790 miles
  • 2022 – 127,595 miles
  • 2021 – 123,617 miles
  • 2020 – 122,051 miles
  • 2019 – 116,633 miles
  • 2018 – 111,552 miles
  • 2012 – 111,377 miles
  • 2011 – 102,583 miles
  • 2010 – 94,893 miles
  • 2009 – 86,806 miles
  • 2008 – 79,787 miles
  • 2007 – 71,047 miles
  • 2006 – 62,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,734 miles
  • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil Slight leak from seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,734 miles (+1,879)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,734 miles
    Test number
    260185771951
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil Slight leak from seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  2. Pass133,855 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,855 miles
    Test number
    416841186706
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass131,790 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,790 miles
    Test number
    881984010012
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass127,595 miles (+3,978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,595 miles
    Test number
    100600213443
    • MinorOffside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint on box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,617 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    256243214863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,051 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,051 miles
    Test number
    666941621131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,633 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,633 miles
    Test number
    230014666097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    751687083274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,552 miles (+175)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    836413035375
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Fail111,377 miles (+8,794)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    798464202136
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass102,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    978682501187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail102,583 miles (+7,690)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    207954091014
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass94,893 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,893 miles
    Test number
    811400110147
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail94,739 miles (+7,933)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    330723100102
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass86,806 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    803136609109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,802 miles (+7,015)3 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    740687499079
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    252269498089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,787 miles (+8,740)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    361409798027
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass71,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    172766497432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,047 miles (+8,804)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    872456497055
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass62,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    793120806143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Questions about T126 FUM

Does T126 FUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T126 FUM expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T126 FUM?
The MOT on T126 FUM expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T126 FUM done?
T126 FUM was recorded at 135,734 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
Has T126 FUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 FUM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T126 FUM 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 T126 FUM find?
T126 FUM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front steering box leaking oil slight leak from seal; engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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