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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T276 PECMOT history

T276 PEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,936 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T276 PEC
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
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T276 PEC was last recorded at 143,936 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,931 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,936 miles
  • 2024 – 142,618 miles
  • 2023 – 140,106 miles
  • 2022 – 136,613 miles
  • 2021 – 132,939 miles
  • 2020 – 129,245 miles
  • 2019 – 123,446 miles
  • 2018 – 118,524 miles
  • 2017 – 114,275 miles
  • 2016 – 110,050 miles
  • 2015 – 105,894 miles
  • 2014 – 102,067 miles
  • 2013 – 97,723 miles
  • 2012 – 93,805 miles
  • 2011 – 92,062 miles
  • 2010 – 81,630 miles
  • 2009 – 74,633 miles
  • 2008 – 74,078 miles
  • 2007 – 73,332 miles
  • 2006 – 71,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,936 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drop arm dust cover perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm slightly bent .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,936 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,936 miles
    Test number
    414209728267
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drop arm dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,931 miles (+1,313)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,931 miles
    Test number
    210852738479
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drop arm dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,618 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,618 miles
    Test number
    791976486643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm slightly bent . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,613 miles (+2,507)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,613 miles
    Test number
    622613542373
    • DangerousOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm slightly bent . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,106 miles (+3,493)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,106 miles
    Test number
    786257313970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass136,613 miles (+3,674)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    838959299541
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass132,939 miles (+3,694)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,939 miles
    Test number
    689435063552
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront prop UJ worn

  8. Pass129,245 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,245 miles
    Test number
    871875579656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail129,222 miles (+5,776)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    143513458781
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass123,446 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    613138101952
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,423 miles (+4,899)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,423 miles
    Test number
    659309880835
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,524 miles (+4,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,524 miles
    Test number
    417430997815
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight cuts to tread but not deep enough reach cords
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass114,275 miles (+4,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,275 miles
    Test number
    452049818201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass110,050 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    195642625002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail110,046 miles (+4,152)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,046 miles
    Test number
    294604463855
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass105,894 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    205762685122
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,067 miles (+4,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,067 miles
    Test number
    726789184105
    • NoteSlight play in front untversal joint

  18. Pass97,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    546836293163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail97,719 miles (+3,914)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    987496993105
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass93,805 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    119302112279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass92,062 miles (+10,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    329550391144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,630 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    661241490142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,633 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    824048129192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,078 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    851730878186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,332 miles (+1,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    691825057135
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r foot brake effort low

  26. Pass71,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,679 miles
    Test number
    964986166119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T276 PEC

Does T276 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T276 PEC is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T276 PEC?
The MOT on T276 PEC is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T276 PEC done?
T276 PEC was recorded at 143,936 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,711 miles a year.
Has T276 PEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T276 PEC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T276 PEC 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 T276 PEC find?
T276 PEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent; offside front drop arm dust cover perished, and 2 more.

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