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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T266 GUAMOT history

T266 GUA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,910 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 GUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 GUA was last recorded at 151,910 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 7,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,685 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,225 miles
Average per year
5,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,910 miles
  • 2025 – 144,685 miles
  • 2024 – 138,901 miles
  • 2023 – 134,562 miles
  • 2022 – 128,232 miles
  • 2021 – 121,080 miles
  • 2020 – 113,885 miles
  • 2019 – 106,911 miles
  • 2018 – 100,337 miles
  • 2017 – 96,069 miles
  • 2016 – 95,107 miles
  • 2012 – 84,426 miles
  • 2011 – 79,211 miles
  • 2010 – 73,247 miles
  • 2009 – 68,507 miles
  • 2008 – 59,940 miles
  • 2007 – 52,105 miles
  • 2006 – 42,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front door missing part of exterior handle however door was able to be opened with the assistance of screwdriver

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake has long travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,910 miles (+7,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,910 miles
    Test number
    369701243564
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,685 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,685 miles
    Test number
    664757950285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,901 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,901 miles
    Test number
    586672589358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,562 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,562 miles
    Test number
    443178992432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,232 miles (+7,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,232 miles
    Test number
    243577728805
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,080 miles (+7,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    438161638334
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass113,885 miles (+6,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,885 miles
    Test number
    824954890319
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,911 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,911 miles
    Test number
    629677454972
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis front to rear corroded in consitance with vehicle age

  9. Fail106,911 miles (+6,574)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,911 miles
    Test number
    732041698787
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side body mouting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side body mouting corroded

  10. Pass100,337 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,337 miles
    Test number
    566582337234
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front door missing part of exterior handle however door was able to be opened with the assistance of screwdriver
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  11. Fail100,328 miles (+4,259)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    129324271003
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front door missing part of exterior handle however door was able to be opened with the assistance of screwdriver
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel

  12. Pass96,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    887921997079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,069 miles (+40)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    498692007678
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Fail96,029 miles (+922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    328571741273
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in several places (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and rear in several places (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass95,107 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    164009928054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail95,106 miles (+10,680)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    267485613176
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Sphere leaking excessively. (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.5R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens missing. (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass84,426 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    706985942033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,422 miles (+5,211)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    115353322469
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass79,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    356028361093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,211 miles (+5,964)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    425696161071
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass73,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    562150240032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,247 miles (+4,740)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    363505330086
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass68,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    332765339197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,507 miles (+8,567)15 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    172844239172
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront prop shaft worn

  25. Pass59,940 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    103768838118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,931 miles (+7,826)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    852827938138
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass52,105 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    490041347176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    271537936102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 GUA

Does T266 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 GUA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T266 GUA?
The MOT on T266 GUA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 GUA done?
T266 GUA was recorded at 151,910 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,405 miles a year.
Has T266 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 GUA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T266 GUA 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 T266 GUA find?
T266 GUA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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