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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T285 UAYMOT history

T285 UAY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,253 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 UAY
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
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 UAY was last recorded at 116,253 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,926 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
2,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,253 miles
  • 2025 – 115,926 miles
  • 2024 – 115,664 miles
  • 2023 – 114,900 miles
  • 2022 – 114,527 miles
  • 2021 – 113,816 miles
  • 2020 – 113,180 miles
  • 2019 – 112,352 miles
  • 2018 – 111,464 miles
  • 2017 – 110,088 miles
  • 2016 – 109,191 miles
  • 2015 – 107,806 miles
  • 2014 – 105,334 miles
  • 2013 – 102,120 miles
  • 2012 – 97,812 miles
  • 2011 – 93,497 miles
  • 2010 – 88,882 miles
  • 2009 – 84,195 miles
  • 2008 – 76,546 miles
  • 2007 – 70,141 miles
  • 2006 – 63,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,253 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,253 miles (+327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    566239841525
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass115,926 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    783916176857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,664 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    992895032047
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,900 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    262020653596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,527 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    823951069791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,816 miles
    Test number
    778158242505
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail113,816 miles (+636)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,816 miles
    Test number
    758230654152
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass113,180 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,180 miles
    Test number
    336664115591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,352 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    899348090622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,464 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,464 miles
    Test number
    154650915749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    287790364613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,088 miles (+897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    557770951314
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass109,191 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,191 miles
    Test number
    410398006780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,806 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    519837335046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,334 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    267668424089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,120 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    398591033027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,812 miles (+4,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    565633932051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass93,497 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    516983531009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,882 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    760321040049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,195 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,195 miles
    Test number
    371234949088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,546 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    212200048058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,141 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    241955747037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    102392036415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 UAY

Does T285 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 UAY is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 UAY?
The MOT on T285 UAY is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 UAY done?
T285 UAY was recorded at 116,253 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,664 miles a year.
Has T285 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 UAY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 UAY 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 T285 UAY find?
T285 UAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: steering box leaking oil.

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