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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T289 TOVMOT history

T289 TOV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,884 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 TOV was last recorded at 132,884 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,864 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
3,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,884 miles
  • 2024 – 131,864 miles
  • 2023 – 129,701 miles
  • 2022 – 128,161 miles
  • 2020 – 124,443 miles
  • 2019 – 122,188 miles
  • 2018 – 119,372 miles
  • 2017 – 116,006 miles
  • 2015 – 115,990 miles
  • 2014 – 115,146 miles
  • 2013 – 113,015 miles
  • 2012 – 104,172 miles
  • 2011 – 96,270 miles
  • 2010 – 87,503 miles
  • 2009 – 78,423 miles
  • 2008 – 72,614 miles
  • 2007 – 61,242 miles
  • 2006 – 56,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,884 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,884 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    535299906756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,864 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,864 miles
    Test number
    979318035236
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,701 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,701 miles
    Test number
    966615047958
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,161 miles (+3,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,161 miles
    Test number
    184732495342
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR UJ ON FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass124,443 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,443 miles
    Test number
    173704220406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,188 miles (+2,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    592263531752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,372 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,372 miles
    Test number
    846042875376
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass116,006 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    918805592773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    227144815415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,990 miles (+844)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    305314115135
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail115,146 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    497315384026
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  12. Pass115,146 miles (+2,131)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    785225784026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass113,015 miles (+8,843)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,015 miles
    Test number
    788240683048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass104,172 miles (+7,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,172 miles
    Test number
    625443882037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    918597171073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,270 miles (+8,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    106995571403
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass87,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    630997170006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,503 miles (+9,080)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    731965570027
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,423 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    550004569064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,614 miles (+11,372)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    602247768057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  21. Pass61,242 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    624810287077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    102296586001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 TOV

Does T289 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 TOV is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T289 TOV?
The MOT on T289 TOV is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T289 TOV done?
T289 TOV was recorded at 132,884 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
Has T289 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 TOV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T289 TOV 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 TOV find?
T289 TOV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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