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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T268 VYAMOT history

T268 VYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,804 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 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
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 VYA was last recorded at 181,804 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,138 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,666 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,804 miles
  • 2025 – 175,138 miles
  • 2024 – 166,488 miles
  • 2023 – 158,703 miles
  • 2022 – 150,767 miles
  • 2021 – 144,627 miles
  • 2020 – 142,227 miles
  • 2019 – 136,697 miles
  • 2018 – 129,916 miles
  • 2017 – 123,682 miles
  • 2016 – 119,133 miles
  • 2015 – 115,145 miles
  • 2014 – 106,707 miles
  • 2013 – 100,677 miles
  • 2012 – 100,407 miles
  • 2011 – 94,364 miles
  • 2010 – 86,795 miles
  • 2009 – 79,285 miles
  • 2008 – 73,347 miles
  • 2007 – 65,962 miles
  • 2006 – 56,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,804 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,804 miles
    Test number
    876261348292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,138 miles
    Test number
    787909010326
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,137 miles (+8,649)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,137 miles
    Test number
    372946884511
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,488 miles (+7,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,488 miles
    Test number
    333623951463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,703 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    142103592481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,767 miles (+6,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,767 miles
    Test number
    523639028358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,627 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,627 miles
    Test number
    526934185207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,599 miles (+2,372)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,599 miles
    Test number
    204882087283
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,227 miles (+5,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    238629180841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,697 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    108763037351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,691 miles (+6,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    845474411772
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass129,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    996423826872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,916 miles (+6,234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    125958272571
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass123,682 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,682 miles
    Test number
    352320390162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,542 miles (+4,409)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,542 miles
    Test number
    833105164650
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass119,133 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    841597757553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,145 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,145 miles
    Test number
    527039365055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,707 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,707 miles
    Test number
    387819244026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,677 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    137938433090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,407 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,407 miles
    Test number
    918399602076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    135264451085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,364 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    696082051049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass86,795 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    761748740082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,285 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    953069559052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,248 miles (+5,901)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    691336059039
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass73,347 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    772346858042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,962 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    600073057066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    130065606463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T268 VYA

Does T268 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 VYA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T268 VYA?
The MOT on T268 VYA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T268 VYA done?
T268 VYA was recorded at 181,804 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has T268 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 VYA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T268 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 T268 VYA find?
T268 VYA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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