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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T291 UYAMOT history

T291 UYA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 34,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,480 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 UYA was last recorded at 34,480 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2011: 11,856 miles, lower than 109,830 miles on 30 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,454 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
1,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,480 miles
  • 2025 – 34,454 miles
  • 2024 – 34,392 miles
  • 2023 – 33,954 miles
  • 2021 – 27,484 miles
  • 2020 – 25,670 miles
  • 2019 – 23,936 miles
  • 2018 – 19,793 miles
  • 2017 – 19,092 miles
  • 2016 – 18,435 miles
  • 2015 – 18,154 miles
  • 2014 – 17,565 miles
  • 2013 – 15,818 miles
  • 2012 – 12,453 miles
  • 2011 – 11,856 miles
  • 2010 – 109,830 miles
  • 2009 – 10,268 miles
  • 2008 – 8,969 miles
  • 2007 – 7,711 miles
  • 2006 – 6,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,480 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    195876742591
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail34,480 miles (+26)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    135186899114
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass34,454 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    356537175783
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass34,392 miles (+438)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    196171057762
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass33,954 miles (+6,470)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    297735503948
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass27,484 miles (+1,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    934110108490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,670 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    897478593323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,936 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    854303797190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,932 miles (+4,139)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,932 miles
    Test number
    106572368264
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass19,793 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    184277093302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,092 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    375789873236
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals lightly leaking oil

  12. Pass18,435 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    727034858286
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass18,154 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    308030875152
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail18,138 miles (+573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,138 miles
    Test number
    756879035194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass17,565 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,565 miles
    Test number
    367667474129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  16. Fail17,547 miles (+1,729)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    226623264168
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  17. Pass15,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,818 miles
    Test number
    129846153108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,818 miles (+3,365)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,818 miles
    Test number
    265725453498
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNear/Side wiper blade solit
    • NoteNumber plate lamp partially inoperative

  19. Pass12,453 miles (+597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,453 miles
    Test number
    526234562122
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteMot issued as an emergency vehicle

  20. Pass11,856 miles (-97,974)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,856 miles
    Test number
    808613121132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,830 miles (+99,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    933220720136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,268 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,268 miles
    Test number
    791299419146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,969 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,969 miles
    Test number
    762602118195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,711 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,711 miles
    Test number
    953314027183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,559 miles
    Test number
    283191536116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail6,559 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,559 miles
    Test number
    250011236413
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about T291 UYA

Does T291 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T291 UYA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T291 UYA?
The MOT on T291 UYA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T291 UYA done?
T291 UYA was recorded at 34,480 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
Has T291 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 UYA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T291 UYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T291 UYA find?
T291 UYA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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