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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T174 AFXMOT history

T174 AFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 52,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,205 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 AFX was last recorded at 52,205 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2014: 45,993 miles, lower than 459,932 miles on 16 Oct 2014.

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
52,205 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,205 miles
  • 2024 – 52,157 miles
  • 2023 – 51,915 miles
  • 2022 – 51,697 miles
  • 2021 – 51,587 miles
  • 2020 – 51,556 miles
  • 2019 – 51,546 miles
  • 2018 – 51,244 miles
  • 2017 – 50,833 miles
  • 2016 – 49,313 miles
  • 2015 – 47,747 miles
  • 2014 – 45,993 miles
  • 2013 – 44,364 miles
  • 2012 – 43,342 miles
  • 2011 – 43,143 miles
  • 2010 – 35,887 miles
  • 2009 – 35,730 miles
  • 2008 – 34,902 miles
  • 2007 – 32,785 miles
  • 2006 – 31,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,205 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside of vehicle

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    703336759393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail52,205 miles (+48)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    522325581546
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suface rust to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass52,157 miles (+242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    119207712943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass51,915 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    881246280982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,697 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,697 miles
    Test number
    559735287441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damaged not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass51,587 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    204440461326
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail51,587 miles (+31)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    182978458314
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass51,556 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    873800389619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damaged no sharp egdes
    • AdvisoryChassis corrossion surface not weakend

  9. Pass51,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    602055520892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has slight damage

  10. Fail51,546 miles (+302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    795604446858
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. wing damaged affecting aim (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass51,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    545455178372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,244 miles (+411)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    557653964242
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass50,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    213541245430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,833 miles (+1,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    851602680475
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  15. Pass49,313 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    166118326284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,747 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,747 miles
    Test number
    817865856271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,993 miles (-413,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,993 miles
    Test number
    777470794297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail459,932 miles (+415,568)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    459,932 miles
    Test number
    207069284204
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail44,364 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    127497263201
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass44,364 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    705727463267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,342 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    349519262414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,143 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    268340691249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,423 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    566984751089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,887 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    430943840061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,730 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,730 miles
    Test number
    651565359001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,902 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    992077938042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,785 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    363807537080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    124115446011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

  29. Pass31,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    134105546005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 AFX

Does T174 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 AFX is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 AFX?
The MOT on T174 AFX is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 AFX done?
T174 AFX was recorded at 52,205 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,027 miles a year.
Has T174 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 AFX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T174 AFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T174 AFX find?
T174 AFX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres; general light corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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