Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T126 MBCMOT history
T126 MBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 122,765 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T126 MBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T126 MBC was last recorded at 122,765 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,188 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,577 miles
- Average per year
- 2,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,765 miles
- 2025 – 121,188 miles
- 2024 – 120,159 miles
- 2022 – 118,568 miles
- 2021 – 117,335 miles
- 2020 – 115,670 miles
- 2019 – 114,277 miles
- 2018 – 112,648 miles
- 2017 – 111,016 miles
- 2016 – 108,697 miles
- 2015 – 105,930 miles
- 2014 – 103,181 miles
- 2013 – 99,414 miles
- 2012 – 95,693 miles
- 2011 – 91,385 miles
- 2010 – 87,329 miles
- 2009 – 82,997 miles
- 2008 – 78,733 miles
- 2007 – 74,028 miles
- 2006 – 68,233 miles
- 2005 – 62,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,765 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,765 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 122,765 miles
- Test number
- 606599220090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,188 miles (+1,029)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,188 miles
- Test number
- 932490773187
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,159 miles (+1,591)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 120,159 miles
- Test number
- 419085148466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,568 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 118,568 miles
- Test number
- 372246666491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,335 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,335 miles
- Test number
- 728416832470
- AdvisoryRepaires chassis
Pass115,670 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 115,670 miles
- Test number
- 617322332214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,659 miles (+1,382)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,659 miles
- Test number
- 155344727291
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,277 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 114,277 miles
- Test number
- 246724239913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,648 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 112,648 miles
- Test number
- 440540833261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,016 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 111,016 miles
- Test number
- 868542846371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)
Fail110,998 miles (+2,301)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,998 miles
- Test number
- 670301452758
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember. (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass108,697 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,697 miles
- Test number
- 943567301075
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front attachment (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,930 miles (+2,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 105,930 miles
- Test number
- 232061106726
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass103,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 103,181 miles
- Test number
- 516609154234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,181 miles (+3,767)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,181 miles
- Test number
- 709939654275
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass99,414 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,414 miles
- Test number
- 595922883111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,693 miles (+4,308)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 95,693 miles
- Test number
- 475804182146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,385 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,385 miles
- Test number
- 526914261123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,329 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 87,329 miles
- Test number
- 224264870447
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail87,311 miles (+4,314)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,311 miles
- Test number
- 911293670143
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass82,997 miles (+4,264)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 82,997 miles
- Test number
- 733303779185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,733 miles (+4,705)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 78,733 miles
- Test number
- 400095178103
- NoteFront brake pads 50%worn
Pass74,028 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 74,028 miles
- Test number
- 302606077148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,233 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 68,233 miles
- Test number
- 632237176133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,502 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 62,502 miles
- Test number
- 432078775142
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about T126 MBC
- Does T126 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 MBC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T126 MBC?
- The MOT on T126 MBC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T126 MBC done?
- T126 MBC was recorded at 122,765 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
- Has T126 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T126 MBC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on T126 MBC 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 MBC find?
- T126 MBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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