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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T274 APOMOT history

T274 APO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,790 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 APO was last recorded at 146,790 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,772 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,790 miles
  • 2025 – 139,401 miles
  • 2024 – 133,733 miles
  • 2023 – 127,412 miles
  • 2022 – 119,283 miles
  • 2021 – 112,118 miles
  • 2020 – 106,294 miles
  • 2019 – 101,225 miles
  • 2018 – 97,112 miles
  • 2016 – 96,534 miles
  • 2015 – 95,076 miles
  • 2014 – 94,013 miles
  • 2013 – 92,702 miles
  • 2012 – 91,362 miles
  • 2010 – 88,682 miles
  • 2009 – 86,833 miles
  • 2008 – 85,590 miles
  • 2007 – 84,434 miles
  • 2006 – 82,948 miles
  • 2005 – 79,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,790 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,790 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,790 miles
    Test number
    767802341013
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail146,772 miles (+7,371)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,772 miles
    Test number
    205585550832
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,401 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,401 miles
    Test number
    180018635882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail139,352 miles (+5,619)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,352 miles
    Test number
    818926540126
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass133,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,733 miles
    Test number
    523019244453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,733 miles (+6,321)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,733 miles
    Test number
    745174434090
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  7. Pass127,412 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    518514726977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,283 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    176714304546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,118 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    749036535312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,294 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,294 miles
    Test number
    952414504477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,225 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    320773049704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,112 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    850404363928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,534 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    513850485498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,076 miles (+1,063)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    596705915281
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAreas of the chassis are slightly corroded
    • NoteRear cross member is corroded
  15. Pass94,013 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    206866794411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,702 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    947461113277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,362 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    796743272155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,682 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,682 miles
    Test number
    313504890436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,833 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,833 miles
    Test number
    613729289245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,590 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    290301888263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,434 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    801943537310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,948 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    894758416378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,903 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    801996425303
    • NoteDrivers seat belt damaged.

Questions about T274 APO

Does T274 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 APO is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T274 APO?
The MOT on T274 APO is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 APO done?
T274 APO was recorded at 146,790 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has T274 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 APO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T274 APO 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 T274 APO find?
T274 APO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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