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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T197 MCAMOT history

T197 MCA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,880 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 MCA
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 MCA was last recorded at 145,880 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,082 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,880 miles
  • 2025 – 145,082 miles
  • 2024 – 142,649 miles
  • 2023 – 140,631 miles
  • 2022 – 138,735 miles
  • 2021 – 136,847 miles
  • 2020 – 133,781 miles
  • 2019 – 129,103 miles
  • 2018 – 124,838 miles
  • 2017 – 121,360 miles
  • 2016 – 115,500 miles
  • 2015 – 109,200 miles
  • 2014 – 103,828 miles
  • 2013 – 99,246 miles
  • 2012 – 93,610 miles
  • 2011 – 87,545 miles
  • 2010 – 82,639 miles
  • 2009 – 77,021 miles
  • 2008 – 70,600 miles
  • 2007 – 63,471 miles
  • 2006 – 56,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Hazard warning lamps inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres light perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,880 miles
    Test number
    791404385139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,876 miles (+794)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,876 miles
    Test number
    508577795302
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass145,082 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    469107314263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,075 miles (+2,426)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,075 miles
    Test number
    526228908631
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass142,649 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,649 miles
    Test number
    330899674650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass140,631 miles (+1,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,631 miles
    Test number
    788230049973
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Intermittent Fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass138,735 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    200983539551
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass136,847 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    654029985798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail136,834 miles (+3,053)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    302497907834
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f front track rod boot split, other track rod boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads getting low, front pads over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,781 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    133,781 miles
    Test number
    662234165362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,103 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    666784669239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail129,097 miles (+4,259)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    589885611870
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle support arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle support arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,838 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    696093121634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,831 miles (+3,471)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    622106350663
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

  15. Pass121,360 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    963402907655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    562741386992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  17. Fail115,495 miles (+6,295)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    126866946237
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  18. Pass109,200 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    685132785081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass103,828 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,828 miles
    Test number
    205273784020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,246 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    196529673080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail112,545 miles (+18,935)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,545 miles
    Test number
    679069373091
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass93,610 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,610 miles
    Test number
    105561482097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass87,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    636830481018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,543 miles (+4,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    617080381086
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  25. Pass82,639 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    341497370008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,021 miles (+6,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    211416479032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass70,600 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    350120078079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,471 miles (+6,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    204742777024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass56,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    281713876094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 MCA

Does T197 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 MCA is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 MCA?
The MOT on T197 MCA is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 MCA done?
T197 MCA was recorded at 145,880 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has T197 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 MCA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 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 T197 MCA find?
T197 MCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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