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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T271 NCAMOT history

T271 NCA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,076 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 NCA was last recorded at 164,076 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,825 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,251 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,076 miles
  • 2025 – 160,825 miles
  • 2024 – 159,160 miles
  • 2023 – 154,882 miles
  • 2022 – 151,609 miles
  • 2021 – 148,152 miles
  • 2019 – 142,872 miles
  • 2018 – 134,664 miles
  • 2017 – 129,697 miles
  • 2016 – 126,394 miles
  • 2015 – 121,636 miles
  • 2014 – 115,778 miles
  • 2013 – 109,013 miles
  • 2012 – 102,406 miles
  • 2011 – 95,766 miles
  • 2010 – 93,022 miles
  • 2009 – 86,706 miles
  • 2008 – 84,247 miles
  • 2007 – 77,326 miles
  • 2006 – 69,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,076 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,076 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    570024968504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,825 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    641347011870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,160 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    339098387916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,882 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,882 miles
    Test number
    554108035531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,609 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    907997503054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,152 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,152 miles
    Test number
    651666539713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,872 miles (+8,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,872 miles
    Test number
    816975588872
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,664 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    481132606760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,697 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,697 miles
    Test number
    253567138806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,394 miles (+4,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    353061092713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake discs worn thin on inner side
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front hubs slight oil leak

  11. Pass121,636 miles (+5,858)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,636 miles
    Test number
    159265795122
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside front road spring rusty

  12. Pass115,778 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    166806684184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass109,013 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    935500783118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,406 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    196241192197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,766 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    485257491106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass93,022 miles (+6,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    483609480121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,706 miles (+2,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    314500779196
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail84,247 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    493733678107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass84,247 miles (+6,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    650743078136
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass77,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    494341367070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,326 miles (+7,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    251971967058
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass69,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    570748936061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 NCA

Does T271 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 NCA is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 NCA?
The MOT on T271 NCA is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 NCA done?
T271 NCA was recorded at 164,076 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has T271 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 NCA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on T271 NCA 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 T271 NCA find?
T271 NCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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