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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass105,674 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass105,674 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    727462647762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Pass102,910 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,910 miles
    Test number
    617288368216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. Pass98,002 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,002 miles
    Test number
    628914362917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass93,220 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    334346876657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass79,772 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    898394787117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass71,660 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    548666689233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,171 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    586706554192
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass62,312 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    809070763268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. Pass58,705 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    756658942028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,562 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    899135931006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,362 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    123779730090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,153 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    332773949054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,450 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    190079138477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,779 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    852316937073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    884588836044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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