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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T262 APOMOT history

T262 APO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 196,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,364 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 APO was last recorded at 196,364 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2017: 165,344 miles, lower than 170,684 miles on 21 Oct 2015.
  • 22 Mar 2019: 172,844 miles, lower than 178,119 miles on 6 Jan 2018.

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
196,339 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
9,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,364 miles
  • 2024 – 194,063 miles
  • 2023 – 191,182 miles
  • 2022 – 188,820 miles
  • 2021 – 183,711 miles
  • 2020 – 181,749 miles
  • 2019 – 172,844 miles
  • 2018 – 178,119 miles
  • 2017 – 165,344 miles
  • 2015 – 170,684 miles
  • 2014 – 97,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,364 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from around bleed screw

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear seat belt reel noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,364 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,364 miles
    Test number
    904438709198
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail196,339 miles (+2,276)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,339 miles
    Test number
    307860178455
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass194,063 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,063 miles
    Test number
    921177560824
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant from around bleed screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt reel noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose fouling lower steering column
    • AdvisoryLock tab for steering box arm nut missing

  4. Fail194,061 miles (+2,879)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,061 miles
    Test number
    440106174494
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both and pattern cloudy and just visible (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant from around bleed screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt reel noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose fouling lower steering column
    • AdvisoryLock tab for steering box arm nut missing

  5. Pass191,182 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,182 miles
    Test number
    488290416840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,820 miles (+5,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,820 miles
    Test number
    538943507792
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass183,711 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    183,711 miles
    Test number
    189475335951
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass181,749 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    181,749 miles
    Test number
    634462006744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,844 miles (-5,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,844 miles
    Test number
    917233735129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,119 miles (+12,775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,119 miles
    Test number
    858671054802
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs seeping slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass165,344 miles (-5,340)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    165,344 miles
    Test number
    127297173919
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront diff pinion oil seal seeping

  12. Pass170,684 miles (+73,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    170,684 miles
    Test number
    562332408049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play front uj of rear propshaft.

  13. Pass97,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,021 miles
    Test number
    298173894298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T262 APO

Does T262 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T262 APO is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T262 APO?
The MOT on T262 APO is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T262 APO done?
T262 APO was recorded at 196,364 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,022 miles a year.
Has T262 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 APO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T262 APO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T262 APO find?
T262 APO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all springs; coolant leak coolant very low; offside rear valve stem slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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