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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T205 VYAMOT history

T205 VYA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,544 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 VYA was last recorded at 122,544 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,558 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,986 miles
Average per year
3,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,544 miles
  • 2025 – 120,558 miles
  • 2024 – 118,307 miles
  • 2023 – 116,152 miles
  • 2022 – 114,223 miles
  • 2021 – 112,194 miles
  • 2020 – 110,555 miles
  • 2019 – 108,052 miles
  • 2018 – 104,770 miles
  • 2017 – 101,625 miles
  • 2016 – 98,986 miles
  • 2015 – 98,624 miles
  • 2014 – 92,095 miles
  • 2013 – 88,634 miles
  • 2012 – 83,699 miles
  • 2011 – 79,018 miles
  • 2010 – 73,769 miles
  • 2009 – 67,792 miles
  • 2008 – 62,440 miles
  • 2007 – 56,378 miles
  • 2006 – 50,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,544 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember surface corrosion

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 Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to top shock mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear anti roll bar bush mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear light surface corrosion to most of rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,544 miles (+1,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,544 miles
    Test number
    844758755845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember surface corrosion

  2. Pass120,558 miles (+2,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    517006967553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body / chassis by roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRearmost crossmember light surface corrosion

  3. Pass118,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    873388799882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to top shock mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear anti roll bar bush mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light surface corrosion to most of rear chassis

  4. Fail118,307 miles (+2,155)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    153888357204
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis rail and bracing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to top shock mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rear anti roll bar bush mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light surface corrosion to most of rear chassis

  5. Pass116,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    650921005394
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair higher effort expected ns and os r (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail116,152 miles (+1,929)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    393708367464
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair higher effort expected ns and os r (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass114,223 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,223 miles
    Test number
    945631078759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,194 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    257433954277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    511932378418
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail110,555 miles (+2,503)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    177364706230
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger on front and rear of outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis brace section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount support tube from chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass108,052 miles (+3,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    153386353779
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes not locking up brake test

  12. Pass104,770 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    956028858289
    • AdvisoryRear brakes not locking up in brake test. Much higher efficiency normally achieved

  13. Pass101,625 miles (+2,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    459780768389
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow brake vacuum servo action could be better (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper damage to screen not materially affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly at tail pipe and feed pipe. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes not locking up brake test

  14. Pass98,986 miles (+362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    726005324519
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap panel corroded ,not considered structural to suspension advise repair or replacement
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in b zone not materially affect drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear brakes not locking out on brake test

  15. Pass98,624 miles (+6,529)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    557602035102
    • NoteDamage to windscreen in b zone not materialy affecting drivers view
    • NoteRear brakes not locking out on brake test

  16. Pass92,095 miles (+3,461)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,095 miles
    Test number
    878612434142
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen in B zone not materialy affecting drivers view

  17. Pass88,634 miles (+4,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,634 miles
    Test number
    275241033436
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass83,699 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    127198032100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,018 miles (+5,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    565089121144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    733447130143
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail73,769 miles (+5,977)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    944517630157
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass67,792 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    563678139125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,440 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    474803438191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,378 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    363074437166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,665 miles
    Test number
    571567136122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T205 VYA

Does T205 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 VYA is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 VYA?
The MOT on T205 VYA is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 VYA done?
T205 VYA was recorded at 122,544 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,617 miles a year.
Has T205 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 VYA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T205 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 T205 VYA find?
T205 VYA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind bumper; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar mounts; rear crossmember surface corrosion.

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