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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T233 VAPMOT history

T233 VAP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 77,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,435 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 VAP was last recorded at 77,435 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2008: 34,199 miles, lower than 332,111 miles on 26 Feb 2007.
  • 17 Feb 2015: 50,467 miles, lower than 50,485 miles on 29 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,289 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,435 miles
  • 2025 – 77,289 miles
  • 2024 – 76,350 miles
  • 2023 – 74,717 miles
  • 2022 – 73,431 miles
  • 2021 – 70,664 miles
  • 2020 – 67,074 miles
  • 2019 – 62,315 miles
  • 2018 – 60,358 miles
  • 2017 – 56,430 miles
  • 2016 – 50,802 miles
  • 2015 – 50,467 miles
  • 2014 – 50,445 miles
  • 2013 – 49,588 miles
  • 2012 – 44,225 miles
  • 2011 – 36,538 miles
  • 2010 – 34,240 miles
  • 2009 – 34,229 miles
  • 2008 – 34,203 miles
  • 2007 – 332,111 miles
  • 2006 – 27,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,435 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Bumper corner missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,435 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    906972388170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,289 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    849892556769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,350 miles (+1,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    125837569996
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  4. Pass74,717 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    911021124898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,709 miles (+1,278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    756408612735
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  6. Pass73,431 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    415531578902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,664 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    569654729726
    • DangerousCoolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper corner missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail70,662 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,662 miles
    Test number
    566606657474
    • DangerousCoolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper corner missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass67,074 miles (+4,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    679190788166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets loose

  10. Pass62,315 miles (+1,957)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,315 miles
    Test number
    584145971488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass60,358 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    603883940777
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail60,353 miles (+3,923)1 dangerous5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,353 miles
    Test number
    630002396878
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Gator also split (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Engine compartment (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass56,430 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    815229591709
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail56,429 miles (+5,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    558306194324
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass50,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    266350800596
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail50,802 miles (+335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    358760826171
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass50,467 miles (-18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    518788745090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,485 miles (+40)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    928689525024
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass50,445 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    207763444034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,588 miles (+5,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    905508033029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass44,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    895808102179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail44,225 miles (+7,687)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    607427402152
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,538 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    655018011191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    410489850171
    • NoteLadder nearly obstructing number plate.

  25. Fail34,240 miles (+11)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    132795950117
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteLadder nearly obstructing number plate.

  26. Pass34,229 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    882091159043
    • NoteRear centre seat back missing

  27. Pass34,203 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,203 miles
    Test number
    612780068080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,199 miles (-297,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    721127358013
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass332,111 miles (+300,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    332,111 miles
    Test number
    693027957097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,111 miles (+4,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,111 miles
    Test number
    733913757027
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  31. Pass27,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    633239156059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail27,886 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    583094356092
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T233 VAP

Does T233 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T233 VAP is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T233 VAP?
The MOT on T233 VAP is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T233 VAP done?
T233 VAP was recorded at 77,435 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has T233 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 VAP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T233 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T233 VAP find?
T233 VAP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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