Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T289 MOAMOT history
T289 MOA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 95,833 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T289 MOA
- 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
- 2 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T289 MOA was last recorded at 95,833 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,830 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,833 miles
- 2025 – 93,394 miles
- 2023 – 91,842 miles
- 2022 – 89,972 miles
- 2021 – 88,810 miles
- 2020 – 87,893 miles
- 2019 – 83,272 miles
- 2018 – 80,131 miles
- 2017 – 77,944 miles
- 2016 – 76,691 miles
- 2015 – 74,748 miles
- 2014 – 72,070 miles
- 2013 – 68,657 miles
- 2012 – 66,262 miles
- 2011 – 64,214 miles
- 2010 – 62,154 miles
- 2009 – 60,175 miles
- 2008 – 57,493 miles
- 2007 – 55,133 miles
- 2006 – 53,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,833 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Drivers door check strap broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front door check strap broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside rear tyre worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front number plate cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box also slight noise when in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,833 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 95,833 miles
- Test number
- 563715826241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail95,830 miles (+2,436)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,830 miles
- Test number
- 669713701273
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,394 miles
- Test number
- 331416502708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,393 miles (+1,551)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,393 miles
- Test number
- 694678997720
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,842 miles (+1,870)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 91,842 miles
- Test number
- 934058812088
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap broken
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror cracked
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt starting to fray
- AdvisoryExcessive corrosion to offside front outrigger/ body mount. does not affect steering or braking. Does not affect body security
- AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint worn/ has play. Nearing limit
- AdvisorySome play/wear in steering box. Slight seep. system slightly noisy in operation
Pass89,972 miles (+1,162)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,972 miles
- Test number
- 203861773300
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front power steering noisey in operation
Pass88,810 miles (+47)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 818737338253
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box also slight noise when in operation (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,763 miles (+870)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,763 miles
- Test number
- 401425090575
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box also slight noise when in operation (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,893 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,893 miles
- Test number
- 414181770687
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap broken
- AdvisoryFront brakes worn
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to rear flexi pipe rusty
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
- AdvisoryRear drop links worn
- AdvisorySome play in A frame ball joint
Fail87,889 miles (+4,617)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,889 miles
- Test number
- 556054405840
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap broken
- AdvisoryFront brakes worn
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to rear flexi pipe rusty
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
- AdvisoryRear drop links worn
- AdvisorySome play in A frame ball joint
Pass83,272 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,272 miles
- Test number
- 243884811120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,271 miles (+3,140)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,271 miles
- Test number
- 342669494683
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti- roll drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryO/s front door check-strap broken
Pass80,131 miles (+2,187)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 942548035343
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipe at rear flexi rusty
- AdvisoryMost door hinges worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear body mount poor
- AdvisoryNearside rear indicator unit faded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
- AdvisoryPower steering box/ pipe damp
- AdvisoryWindscreen damage, nearside
Pass77,944 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,944 miles
- Test number
- 981832264500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,943 miles (+1,252)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,943 miles
- Test number
- 973681617233
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes worn to excess (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s rear lower rubbers (2.7.4)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureTrack rod end seriously misaligned both (2.2.C.1b)
- AdvisoryHand brake could be improved with adjustment
- AdvisoryTrack rod bent
Pass76,691 miles (+1,943)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,691 miles
- Test number
- 228053177018
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal's are weeping grease
- AdvisoryOffside front door, check strap is deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil residue around power steering box
- AdvisoryRear drag link is bent, not affecting steering operation
Pass74,748 miles (+71)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,748 miles
- Test number
- 277775105449
- NoteCorrosion to front to rear brake pipe
- NoteFront suspension rear track rod bar slightly bent
- NoteLight dip switch worn
- NoteN/s/r shock absor ber pos. weak!
- NoteOuter cover of steering wheel becoming insecure
- NotePos. oil leak from steering box!
Fail74,677 miles (+2,607)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,677 miles
- Test number
- 559780305150
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCorrosion to front to rear brake pipe
- NoteFront suspension rear track rod bar slightly bent
- NoteLight dip switch worn
- NoteN/s/r shock absor ber pos. weak!
- NoteOuter cover of steering wheel becoming insecure
- NotePos. oil leak from steering box!
Pass72,070 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,070 miles
- Test number
- 755456404149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,657 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,657 miles
- Test number
- 298035593011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,262 miles (+2,048)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,262 miles
- Test number
- 245500312109
- NoteBoth front seat belts frayed & damaged to max allowance (on order)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass64,214 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,214 miles
- Test number
- 108671391011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,154 miles (+1,979)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,154 miles
- Test number
- 772308990043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,175 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,175 miles
- Test number
- 983061669066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,493 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,493 miles
- Test number
- 652850078067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,133 miles (+2,053)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,133 miles
- Test number
- 163488777432
- NoteFront and rear discs slightly scored
Pass53,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 53,080 miles
- Test number
- 914148456048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T289 MOA
- Does T289 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 MOA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T289 MOA?
- The MOT on T289 MOA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T289 MOA done?
- T289 MOA was recorded at 95,833 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,149 miles a year.
- Has T289 MOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T289 MOA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T289 MOA 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 T289 MOA find?
- T289 MOA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive hub seal; offside front oil leak, but not excessive hub seal; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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