
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T269 VPPMOT history
T269 VPP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 105,674 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T269 VPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T269 VPP was last recorded at 105,674 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,563 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,674 miles
- 2025 – 104,471 miles
- 2024 – 102,910 miles
- 2023 – 100,683 miles
- 2022 – 98,002 miles
- 2021 – 93,220 miles
- 2020 – 89,996 miles
- 2019 – 84,797 miles
- 2018 – 79,772 miles
- 2017 – 76,239 miles
- 2016 – 71,660 miles
- 2015 – 67,171 miles
- 2014 – 64,736 miles
- 2013 – 62,312 miles
- 2012 – 58,705 miles
- 2011 – 55,562 miles
- 2010 – 51,362 miles
- 2009 – 47,153 miles
- 2008 – 41,450 miles
- 2007 – 35,779 miles
- 2006 – 30,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre misshapen on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,674 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 105,674 miles
- Test number
- 727462647762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,563 miles (+1,092)10 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,563 miles
- Test number
- 757305572931
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union rotted away (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body support crossmember rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in nearside rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front chassis out rigger rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmeber rotted through back face nearside and weakened offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryREVERSE INOP BUT NOT NEEDED FOR TEST
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll door frames heavily corroded but secure
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe loose but not insecure
Pass104,471 miles (+1,561)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 104,471 miles
- Test number
- 508588257495
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear body to chassis support corroded
- AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes slight play
Pass102,910 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 102,910 miles
- Test number
- 617288368216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,683 miles (+2,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 100,683 miles
- Test number
- 274285778457
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f steering bush on damper worn
Pass98,002 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,002 miles
- Test number
- 628914362917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,987 miles (+4,767)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,987 miles
- Test number
- 588646468348
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass93,220 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 93,220 miles
- Test number
- 334346876657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,996 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,996 miles
- Test number
- 730789404886
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,797 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,797 miles
- Test number
- 995580597939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre misshapen on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,796 miles (+5,024)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,796 miles
- Test number
- 905374884329
- 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))
- 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))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre misshapen on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre misshapen on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,772 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,772 miles
- Test number
- 898394787117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,736 miles (+3,497)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,736 miles
- Test number
- 771591507327
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass76,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 76,239 miles
- Test number
- 488858643738
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail76,239 miles (+4,579)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,239 miles
- Test number
- 578114140548
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,660 miles (+4,489)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,660 miles
- Test number
- 548666689233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,171 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,171 miles
- Test number
- 586706554192
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Fail67,170 miles (+2,434)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,170 miles
- Test number
- 506124291295
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Fail64,736 miles3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,736 miles
- Test number
- 185225864261
- Repaired at testBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm
Pass64,736 miles (+2,424)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 64,736 miles
- Test number
- 258885664297
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm
Pass62,312 miles (+296)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,312 miles
- Test number
- 809070763268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,016 miles (+3,311)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,016 miles
- Test number
- 698620263042
- FailureNearside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,705 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 58,705 miles
- Test number
- 756658942028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,562 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,562 miles
- Test number
- 899135931006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,362 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,362 miles
- Test number
- 123779730090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,153 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,153 miles
- Test number
- 332773949054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,450 miles (+5,671)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 41,450 miles
- Test number
- 190079138477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,779 miles (+5,516)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 35,779 miles
- Test number
- 852316937073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 30,263 miles
- Test number
- 884588836044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass302,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 302,633 miles
- Test number
- 761588936016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T269 VPP
- Does T269 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T269 VPP is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T269 VPP?
- The MOT on T269 VPP is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T269 VPP done?
- T269 VPP was recorded at 105,674 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026.
- Has T269 VPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T269 VPP has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T269 VPP 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 T269 VPP find?
- T269 VPP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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