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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T274 GUAMOT history

T274 GUA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
192,969 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 GUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T274 GUA was last recorded at 192,969 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,914 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,055 miles
Average per year
6,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,969 miles
  • 2025 – 188,914 miles
  • 2024 – 185,659 miles
  • 2023 – 181,942 miles
  • 2022 – 179,130 miles
  • 2021 – 174,720 miles
  • 2020 – 171,253 miles
  • 2019 – 167,416 miles
  • 2018 – 160,672 miles
  • 2017 – 156,720 miles
  • 2016 – 156,472 miles
  • 2015 – 147,448 miles
  • 2014 – 140,809 miles
  • 2013 – 133,029 miles
  • 2012 – 118,587 miles
  • 2011 – 106,097 miles
  • 2010 – 100,042 miles
  • 2008 – 84,897 miles
  • 2007 – 77,887 miles
  • 2006 – 58,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail192,969 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis by springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail192,969 miles (+4,055)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,969 miles
    Test number
    440500296695
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis by springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,914 miles (+3,255)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,914 miles
    Test number
    188837795174
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,659 miles (+3,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,659 miles
    Test number
    809965695973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,942 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,942 miles
    Test number
    210286145957
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass179,130 miles (+4,410)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,130 miles
    Test number
    461670110460
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside hub seals leaking

  6. Pass174,720 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,720 miles
    Test number
    638251875704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail174,694 miles (+3,441)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,694 miles
    Test number
    557564334536
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass171,253 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,253 miles
    Test number
    200225457362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle hubs damp

  9. Fail171,253 miles (+3,837)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,253 miles
    Test number
    687160602242
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush / nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush / nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle hubs damp

  10. Pass167,416 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,416 miles
    Test number
    761148779312
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres vales perished

  11. Fail167,416 miles (+6,744)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,416 miles
    Test number
    817119348288
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres vales perished

  12. Pass160,672 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,672 miles
    Test number
    886783272388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,720 miles
    Test number
    146642925339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,716 miles (+244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,716 miles
    Test number
    463810431097
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  15. Pass156,472 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,472 miles
    Test number
    924089366843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,448 miles (+6,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,448 miles
    Test number
    128148455491
    • NoteRear cross member corroded
    • NoteRear shock bushes

  17. Pass140,809 miles (+7,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    527428244042
    • NoteRear and centre chassis starting to corrode

  18. Pass133,029 miles (+14,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,029 miles
    Test number
    667209343064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,587 miles (+12,490)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,587 miles
    Test number
    526836142070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass106,097 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    126951161033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,042 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    613283850000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,023 miles (+15,126)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    142281850467
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  23. Pass84,897 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    334446988092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,887 miles (+19,327)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,887 miles
    Test number
    382218467092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    704187266012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 GUA

Does T274 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T274 GUA expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T274 GUA?
The MOT on T274 GUA expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T274 GUA done?
T274 GUA was recorded at 192,969 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,530 miles a year.
Has T274 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 GUA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T274 GUA 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 GUA find?
T274 GUA failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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