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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T247 EVCMOT history

T247 EVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,843 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 EVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T247 EVC was last recorded at 100,843 miles on 19 May 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2007: 80,671 miles, lower than 806,715 miles on 23 Dec 2006.

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
100,087 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,843 miles
  • 2025 – 100,087 miles
  • 2024 – 99,618 miles
  • 2023 – 99,172 miles
  • 2022 – 98,753 miles
  • 2021 – 96,920 miles
  • 2020 – 96,375 miles
  • 2019 – 95,783 miles
  • 2018 – 95,056 miles
  • 2017 – 93,950 miles
  • 2016 – 93,269 miles
  • 2015 – 92,843 miles
  • 2014 – 91,997 miles
  • 2013 – 91,631 miles
  • 2012 – 90,946 miles
  • 2011 – 90,307 miles
  • 2010 – 89,828 miles
  • 2009 – 89,171 miles
  • 2008 – 88,459 miles
  • 2007 – 80,671 miles
  • 2006 – 806,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,843 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,843 miles
    Test number
    775683000901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,087 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    628017103330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    920594901304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail99,618 miles (+446)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    183583199980
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass99,172 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    867955517346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,753 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    441369837872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,920 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,920 miles
    Test number
    236213997437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,375 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    274525904239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,783 miles
    Test number
    631064543008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,783 miles (+727)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,783 miles
    Test number
    108765757617
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass95,056 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    951620088074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,950 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    860869071605
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass93,269 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    474613983597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,843 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    949637175076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    367876774032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass91,997 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    905706874046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,631 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    835067183096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,946 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,946 miles
    Test number
    597428162066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,946 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,946 miles
    Test number
    948228562051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    516357081031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail90,307 miles (+479)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    909522081055
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass89,828 miles (+657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    181086170026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail89,171 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    621181699096
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass89,171 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    663901099061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass88,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    271457218069
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail88,459 miles (+7,788)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    620847818097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass80,671 miles (-726,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    451565327035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass806,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    806,715 miles
    Test number
    432327056499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T247 EVC

Does T247 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T247 EVC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T247 EVC?
The MOT on T247 EVC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T247 EVC done?
T247 EVC was recorded at 100,843 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026.
Has T247 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 EVC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T247 EVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T247 EVC find?
T247 EVC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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