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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T194 MCAMOT history

T194 MCA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
182,469 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T194 MCA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T194 MCA was last recorded at 182,469 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 8,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,098 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
8,371 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,469 miles
  • 2021 – 174,098 miles
  • 2020 – 166,176 miles
  • 2019 – 157,191 miles
  • 2018 – 149,941 miles
  • 2017 – 141,086 miles
  • 2016 – 131,206 miles
  • 2014 – 121,499 miles
  • 2013 – 107,265 miles
  • 2012 – 99,008 miles
  • 2010 – 92,970 miles
  • 2009 – 87,262 miles
  • 2008 – 83,672 miles
  • 2007 – 79,415 miles
  • 2006 – 75,726 miles
  • 2005 – 71,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,469 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle bolt missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both rear bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,469 miles (+8,371)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,469 miles
    Test number
    377365907418
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle bolt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass174,098 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,098 miles
    Test number
    216825153892
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,093 miles (+7,917)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,093 miles
    Test number
    322562253055
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis holed (both sides of rail) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,176 miles (+8,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,176 miles
    Test number
    493890556593
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass157,191 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,191 miles
    Test number
    610627267359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessive play
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail157,188 miles (+7,247)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,188 miles
    Test number
    311978925720
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessive play
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass149,941 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    363330276285
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis centre o/s (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail149,933 miles (+8,847)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,933 miles
    Test number
    191711023218
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box first joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg and rear crossmeber (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft bolt missing (2.6.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Middle chassis heavy corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass141,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,086 miles
    Test number
    880899796451
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember outers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test Corrosion around tow bar brackets
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail141,080 miles (+9,874)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,080 miles
    Test number
    614018186399
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember outers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test Corrosion around tow bar brackets
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass131,206 miles (+9,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,206 miles
    Test number
    949178458335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    936751754357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,490 miles (+6,758)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    339969944383
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass114,732 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    117800814488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn
    • NoteRear bump stops missing
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  15. Fail114,732 miles (+7,467)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    276510014048
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn
    • NoteRear bump stops missing
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  16. Pass107,265 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    408873003054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,008 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    635304202065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,970 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    491134560410
    • Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass92,970 miles (+5,708)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    820004760359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass87,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    623286349298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail87,262 miles (+3,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    693956349231
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass83,672 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,672 miles
    Test number
    892831098271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,415 miles (+3,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    161388577251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass75,726 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,726 miles
    Test number
    970649286276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass71,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    734360195217
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Questions about T194 MCA

Does T194 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T194 MCA expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T194 MCA?
The MOT on T194 MCA expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T194 MCA done?
T194 MCA was recorded at 182,469 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has T194 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T194 MCA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T194 MCA 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 T194 MCA find?
T194 MCA passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pressure build up slow; nearside rear stub axle bolt missing; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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