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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T217 VYAMOT history

T217 VYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 270,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
270,147 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 VYA was last recorded at 270,147 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,555 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
9,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,147 miles
  • 2024 – 268,555 miles
  • 2023 – 268,173 miles
  • 2022 – 265,055 miles
  • 2021 – 258,101 miles
  • 2020 – 250,003 miles
  • 2019 – 249,735 miles
  • 2018 – 238,035 miles
  • 2017 – 225,960 miles
  • 2016 – 213,354 miles
  • 2015 – 195,547 miles
  • 2014 – 189,433 miles
  • 2013 – 178,267 miles
  • 2012 – 164,111 miles
  • 2011 – 148,134 miles
  • 2010 – 131,653 miles
  • 2009 – 114,450 miles
  • 2008 – 98,183 miles
  • 2007 – 90,797 miles
  • 2006 – 84,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,147 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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,147 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    270,147 miles
    Test number
    260675512334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass268,555 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    268,555 miles
    Test number
    729079753979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass268,173 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    268,173 miles
    Test number
    303330023557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass265,055 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    265,055 miles
    Test number
    675024088758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass258,101 miles (+8,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    258,101 miles
    Test number
    731705463912
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass250,003 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    250,003 miles
    Test number
    383884860547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass249,735 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    249,735 miles
    Test number
    231813593393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail249,683 miles (+11,648)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,683 miles
    Test number
    588473632543
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lights (4.4.1 (e))

  9. Pass238,035 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    238,035 miles
    Test number
    165751846663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail238,034 miles (+12,074)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,034 miles
    Test number
    246864227496
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass225,960 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    225,960 miles
    Test number
    824262691787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail225,942 miles (+12,588)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,942 miles
    Test number
    137764409209
    • DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all rear end chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded main hose (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

  13. Pass213,354 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    213,354 miles
    Test number
    500439301104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail212,748 miles (+17,201)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,748 miles
    Test number
    555645266433
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing pin missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass195,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    195,547 miles
    Test number
    324674679101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail195,547 miles (+6,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,547 miles
    Test number
    180121929450
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  17. Pass189,433 miles (+100)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    189,433 miles
    Test number
    186747164279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail189,333 miles (+11,066)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,333 miles
    Test number
    448118754253
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass178,267 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    178,267 miles
    Test number
    988960363202
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Fail178,224 miles (+14,113)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,224 miles
    Test number
    106113853262
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass164,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    164,111 miles
    Test number
    817108452255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail164,111 miles (+15,977)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,111 miles
    Test number
    215298252235
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass148,134 miles (+16,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    929199341283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass131,653 miles (+17,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    602571150223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass114,450 miles (+16,267)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    992418359200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,183 miles (+7,386)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,183 miles
    Test number
    951360868217
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear chassis weak for towing

  27. Pass90,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    792702967214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail90,797 miles (+6,709)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    991490467261
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

  29. Pass84,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    860750156226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    560419246254
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about T217 VYA

Does T217 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 VYA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T217 VYA?
The MOT on T217 VYA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T217 VYA done?
T217 VYA was recorded at 270,147 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,593 miles a year.
Has T217 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 VYA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T217 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 T217 VYA find?
T217 VYA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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