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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T193 VAPMOT history

T193 VAP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,935 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T193 VAP
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T193 VAP was last recorded at 142,935 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,399 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,935 miles
  • 2025 – 142,399 miles
  • 2024 – 141,906 miles
  • 2023 – 141,382 miles
  • 2021 – 140,838 miles
  • 2020 – 140,289 miles
  • 2019 – 138,385 miles
  • 2018 – 134,718 miles
  • 2017 – 130,474 miles
  • 2016 – 123,259 miles
  • 2015 – 120,957 miles
  • 2014 – 116,431 miles
  • 2012 – 111,482 miles
  • 2011 – 107,475 miles
  • 2010 – 102,638 miles
  • 2009 – 95,315 miles
  • 2008 – 88,634 miles
  • 2007 – 79,326 miles
  • 2006 – 69,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion rear

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,935 miles (+536)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,935 miles
    Test number
    277733463912
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion rear

  2. Pass142,399 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    874356440913
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail142,399 miles (+493)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    908274005892
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass141,906 miles (+524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,906 miles
    Test number
    186284275236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front hub oil seals slight leak

  5. Pass141,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,382 miles
    Test number
    683005348067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,382 miles (+544)1 major3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,382 miles
    Test number
    189981478957
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass140,838 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,838 miles
    Test number
    926466859344
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal weeping

  8. Pass140,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    236224871322
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,289 miles (+1,904)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    106257711132
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass138,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    978801022360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail138,385 miles (+3,603)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,385 miles
    Test number
    141688976600
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,782 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,782 miles
    Test number
    590291089616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,771 miles (+53)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,771 miles
    Test number
    347957344064
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass134,718 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,718 miles
    Test number
    402091315690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    890965116821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,474 miles (+7,215)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    735527061622
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass123,259 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    872978587137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,251 miles (+2,294)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,251 miles
    Test number
    746206961906
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass120,957 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,957 miles
    Test number
    135972825402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,431 miles (+4,949)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    796711914034
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in rear anti-roll bar "D" bushs
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  21. Pass111,482 miles (+4,007)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    589619262242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear crossmember corroding

  22. Fail107,475 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    317307651463
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteSome oil around back of engine

  23. Pass107,475 miles (+4,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    706017051221
    • NoteSome oil around back of engine

  24. Pass102,638 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    933230560221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,315 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    332111869226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,634 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    684630558274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    312780567481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,326 miles (+9,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    390594857426
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  29. Pass69,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    723326856299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T193 VAP

Does T193 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T193 VAP is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T193 VAP?
The MOT on T193 VAP is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T193 VAP done?
T193 VAP was recorded at 142,935 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has T193 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T193 VAP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T193 VAP 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 T193 VAP find?
T193 VAP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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