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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T189 NECMOT history

T189 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 69,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,727 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 NEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 NEC was last recorded at 69,727 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,719 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,727 miles
  • 2025 – 67,311 miles
  • 2024 – 67,018 miles
  • 2023 – 64,808 miles
  • 2022 – 61,774 miles
  • 2021 – 59,502 miles
  • 2020 – 57,007 miles
  • 2018 – 54,384 miles
  • 2017 – 52,807 miles
  • 2016 – 49,613 miles
  • 2015 – 47,149 miles
  • 2014 – 44,786 miles
  • 2013 – 42,057 miles
  • 2012 – 39,901 miles
  • 2011 – 37,368 miles
  • 2010 – 35,296 miles
  • 2009 – 33,176 miles
  • 2008 – 31,493 miles
  • 2007 – 29,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,727 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside bulk head corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,727 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    462057857523
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside bulk head corroded

  2. Fail69,719 miles (+2,408)6 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,719 miles
    Test number
    890888051580
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected By Front Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected By Front Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,311 miles (+293)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    565078255348
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass67,018 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    744960398417
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,018 miles (+2,210)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    280741017389
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,808 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    666478865310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,774 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    273716328694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,502 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,502 miles
    Test number
    179082036332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,007 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    175952681826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,384 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    731110399754
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,381 miles (+1,574)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    734491450490
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    914026044594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,807 miles (+3,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    135185677302
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  14. Pass49,613 miles (+2,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,613 miles
    Test number
    901203926013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass47,149 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    520625417970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,786 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    199700984294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,057 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    639267743236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low outer edge

  18. Fail42,057 miles (+2,156)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    877026643223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low outer edge

  19. Pass39,901 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    456431972252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail39,895 miles (+2,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,895 miles
    Test number
    596415462251
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass37,368 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    195245661289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted

  22. Fail37,358 miles (+2,062)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,358 miles
    Test number
    646457251220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted

  23. Pass35,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    290297360260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail35,296 miles (+2,120)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    290355060246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass33,176 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,176 miles
    Test number
    652767259289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,129 miles (+1,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,129 miles
    Test number
    591966049218
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass31,493 miles (+1,895)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    261155448260
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s front hub bearing a bit noisy

  28. Pass29,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    284005237230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,598 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    780463537249
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    331854946489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    362794946468
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T189 NEC

Does T189 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 NEC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 NEC?
The MOT on T189 NEC is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 NEC done?
T189 NEC was recorded at 69,727 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has T189 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 NEC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T189 NEC 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 T189 NEC find?
T189 NEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside bulk head corroded.

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