Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T198 RECMOT history
T198 REC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 133,250 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T198 REC
- 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
- 9 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T198 REC was last recorded at 133,250 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 132,538 miles · 12 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 712 miles
- Average per year
- 4,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 133,250 miles
- 2021 – 132,538 miles
- 2018 – 130,628 miles
- 2017 – 125,590 miles
- 2016 – 122,978 miles
- 2015 – 120,217 miles
- 2014 – 113,454 miles
- 2013 – 101,734 miles
- 2012 – 92,320 miles
- 2011 – 84,917 miles
- 2009 – 70,736 miles
- 2008 – 64,112 miles
- 2007 – 57,890 miles
- 2006 – 51,459 miles
- 2005 – 45,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,250 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,250 miles (+712)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 133,250 miles
- Test number
- 728986546058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,538 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,538 miles
- Test number
- 610865754336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,628 miles (+5,038)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 130,628 miles
- Test number
- 798209149449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,590 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 125,590 miles
- Test number
- 125565593335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,588 miles (+2,610)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,588 miles
- Test number
- 564087944742
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)
Pass122,978 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 122,978 miles
- Test number
- 114328323401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking excessivly (2.5.A.1b)
Pass120,217 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 120,217 miles
- Test number
- 865865937988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,454 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 156783334260
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteRear axle has slight play in upper ball joint
- NoteSteering damper mounting has a slightly worn bush
Fail113,454 miles (+11,720)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 338173334498
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteRear axle has slight play in upper ball joint
- NoteSteering damper mounting has a slightly worn bush
Pass101,734 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 101,734 miles
- Test number
- 508855833298
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail101,734 miles (+9,414)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,734 miles
- Test number
- 378763733250
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass92,320 miles (+7,403)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,320 miles
- Test number
- 396812912210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,917 miles (+14,181)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,917 miles
- Test number
- 348834611255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,736 miles (+6,624)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 70,736 miles
- Test number
- 762794809208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,112 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,112 miles
- Test number
- 312320818495
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass64,112 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 64,112 miles
- Test number
- 813200218247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,890 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 57,890 miles
- Test number
- 851208417235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,850 miles (+6,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,850 miles
- Test number
- 143133617278
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Pass51,459 miles (+6,396)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,459 miles
- Test number
- 713469006255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 45,063 miles
- Test number
- 812684515253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,063 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,063 miles
- Test number
- 102544515252
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Questions about T198 REC
- Does T198 REC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T198 REC expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T198 REC?
- The MOT on T198 REC expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T198 REC done?
- T198 REC was recorded at 133,250 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
- Has T198 REC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T198 REC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2017.
- Has the mileage on T198 REC 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 T198 REC find?
- T198 REC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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