Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T134 MBCMOT history
T134 MBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 143,522 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T134 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 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T134 MBC was last recorded at 143,522 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,498 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 4,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,522 miles
- 2025 – 142,490 miles
- 2024 – 141,665 miles
- 2023 – 140,948 miles
- 2019 – 135,170 miles
- 2017 – 130,327 miles
- 2016 – 120,157 miles
- 2015 – 114,235 miles
- 2014 – 110,817 miles
- 2013 – 104,174 miles
- 2012 – 98,957 miles
- 2011 – 97,389 miles
- 2010 – 93,661 miles
- 2009 – 87,402 miles
- 2008 – 81,204 miles
- 2007 – 70,232 miles
- 2006 – 60,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,522 miles
- AdvisoryLimited Wiper SpeedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer Tail Pipe Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Coil spring corroded all coil springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Nearside + Offside swivel joint seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,522 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 143,522 miles
- Test number
- 126179055864
- AdvisoryLimited Wiper Speed
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer Tail Pipe Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail143,498 miles (+1,008)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,498 miles
- Test number
- 822641073256
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLimited Wiper Speed
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer Tail Pipe Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,490 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 142,490 miles
- Test number
- 224107729297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,665 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 141,665 miles
- Test number
- 353997373966
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside + Offside swivel joint seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,653 miles (+705)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,653 miles
- Test number
- 511727001996
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside + Offside swivel joint seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,948 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 140,948 miles
- Test number
- 285888812844
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,937 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,937 miles
- Test number
- 237386777293
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,170 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 135,170 miles
- Test number
- 600038234893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,153 miles (+4,826)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,153 miles
- Test number
- 593198129469
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass130,327 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,327 miles
- Test number
- 689359710420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,323 miles (+10,166)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,323 miles
- Test number
- 473471380645
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass120,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,157 miles
- Test number
- 267050576592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,157 miles (+5,922)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,157 miles
- Test number
- 206882457983
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass114,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 114,235 miles
- Test number
- 387727575102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,235 miles (+3,418)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,235 miles
- Test number
- 746037975138
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass110,817 miles (+6,643)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,817 miles
- Test number
- 159933164102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,174 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 104,174 miles
- Test number
- 178006473172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail104,146 miles (+5,189)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,146 miles
- Test number
- 355815173116
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 437034772177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,957 miles (+1,568)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 858753572143
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,389 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 97,389 miles
- Test number
- 785223171194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,661 miles (+6,259)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 93,661 miles
- Test number
- 934669370159
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteOil leaks, surface corrosion to rear crossmember and chassis, coil springs rusty, underside painted
Pass87,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,402 miles
- Test number
- 490935959148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,402 miles (+6,198)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,402 miles
- Test number
- 973104259103
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteFront diff leaking
- NoteHand brake oil seal leaking
- NoteSlight play in off side front,and both rear bearings
- NoteSteering damper bush has play
Pass81,204 miles (+10,972)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 81,204 miles
- Test number
- 114406658155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,232 miles (+9,653)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 70,232 miles
- Test number
- 951830857196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 60,579 miles
- Test number
- 503260586173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T134 MBC
- Does T134 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T134 MBC is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T134 MBC?
- The MOT on T134 MBC is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T134 MBC done?
- T134 MBC was recorded at 143,522 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
- Has T134 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T134 MBC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T134 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 T134 MBC find?
- T134 MBC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: limited wiper speed; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer tail pipe loose; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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