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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T197 VYAMOT history

T197 VYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 134,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,197 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 VYA was last recorded at 134,197 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,130 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,197 miles
  • 2024 – 130,402 miles
  • 2023 – 127,838 miles
  • 2022 – 123,916 miles
  • 2021 – 121,730 miles
  • 2020 – 118,396 miles
  • 2019 – 113,737 miles
  • 2018 – 110,293 miles
  • 2017 – 106,321 miles
  • 2016 – 102,498 miles
  • 2015 – 98,731 miles
  • 2014 – 94,367 miles
  • 2013 – 89,656 miles
  • 2012 – 853,415 miles
  • 2011 – 81,275 miles
  • 2010 – 77,262 miles
  • 2009 – 72,732 miles
  • 2008 – 68,526 miles
  • 2007 – 63,688 miles
  • 2006 – 62,058 miles
  • 2005 – 56,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,197 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,197 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,197 miles
    Test number
    880920748206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,130 miles (+3,728)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    179304702793
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,402 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,402 miles
    Test number
    607237805253
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,380 miles (+2,542)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    381627224245
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,838 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    934717492271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,916 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,916 miles
    Test number
    902526457556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,730 miles (+3,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    712650410721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass118,396 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,396 miles
    Test number
    457181881832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,395 miles (+4,658)1 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    981434981771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure fuel tank holder corroded and braking away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mount split apart

  10. Pass113,737 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    324635740109
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Fail113,735 miles (+3,442)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    139978667024
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass110,293 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,293 miles
    Test number
    340643432650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail110,121 miles (+3,800)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    755642308008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass106,321 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    389572375825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail106,321 miles (+3,823)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    863862772850
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass102,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,498 miles
    Test number
    796459813628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  17. Fail102,498 miles (+3,767)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,498 miles
    Test number
    109562051687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  18. Pass98,731 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    369418515110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,367 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    748270724139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,656 miles
    Test number
    486304813157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail896,560 miles (+43,145)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    896,560 miles
    Test number
    817554413114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass853,415 miles (+772,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    853,415 miles
    Test number
    627842322114
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail81,275 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    279467911457
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass81,275 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    825327211177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    591667010168
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass77,262 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    914037110158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    252219419104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,732 miles (+4,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    304329619102
    • 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)

  29. Pass68,526 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    603402128129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    823091727199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail63,688 miles (+1,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    860231627171
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Fail62,058 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    800123356334
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass62,058 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    992933656372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass56,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    200079245377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 VYA

Does T197 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 VYA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T197 VYA?
The MOT on T197 VYA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 VYA done?
T197 VYA was recorded at 134,197 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has T197 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 VYA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 VYA 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 VYA find?
T197 VYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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