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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T294 VEUMOT history

T294 VEU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 133,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,253 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
37
20 passed · 17 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 VEU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 VEU was last recorded at 133,253 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,253 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,253 miles
  • 2025 – 126,975 miles
  • 2024 – 126,397 miles
  • 2022 – 124,626 miles
  • 2021 – 116,533 miles
  • 2020 – 112,473 miles
  • 2019 – 106,729 miles
  • 2017 – 101,708 miles
  • 2016 – 98,655 miles
  • 2015 – 93,768 miles
  • 2014 – 89,891 miles
  • 2013 – 86,712 miles
  • 2012 – 80,939 miles
  • 2011 – 73,273 miles
  • 2010 – 67,007 miles
  • 2009 – 62,259 miles
  • 2008 – 58,001 miles
  • 2007 – 54,054 miles
  • 2006 – 50,409 miles
  • 2005 – 45,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

37 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,253 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    432476918662
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,253 miles (+6,278)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    900944675033
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,975 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    812539388878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,397 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,397 miles
    Test number
    113187873296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,387 miles (+1,761)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    744519115043
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,626 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,626 miles
    Test number
    945842448581
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail124,620 miles (+8,087)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    269304700533
    • MajorEmissions not tested no oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,533 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    578276938575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,505 miles (+4,032)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    760066782819
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,473 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,473 miles
    Test number
    342456794684
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,465 miles (+5,736)6 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    415036612691
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,729 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,729 miles
    Test number
    519318831009
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Fail106,722 miles (+5,014)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    979043591267
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass101,708 miles (+3,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    975517844123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass98,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    269989814266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail98,655 miles (+4,887)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    755644784587
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass93,768 miles (+370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    715031147874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has damage on inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

  18. Fail93,398 miles (+3,507)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    815180386369
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has damage on inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

  19. Pass89,891 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    359821884439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr, osr, osf tyres sidewalls cracking badly
    • NoteWiper blades split

  20. Fail89,891 miles (+3,179)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    807301384279
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr, osr, osf tyres sidewalls cracking badly
    • NoteWiper blades split

  21. Pass86,712 miles (+69)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    597695073201
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre rubber cracking
    • NoteRear diff top ball joint rubber split

  22. Fail86,643 miles (+5,704)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    109563273204
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre rubber cracking
    • NoteRear diff top ball joint rubber split

  23. Pass80,939 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    196337172285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. Fail80,936 miles (+7,663)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,936 miles
    Test number
    305136872272
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  25. Fail73,273 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    399005461449
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass73,273 miles (+6,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    959695461244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass67,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    620721070209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,004 miles (+4,745)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    102291070248
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass62,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    333793479220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Fail62,259 miles (+4,258)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    971082779233
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  31. Pass58,001 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    150253178217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass54,054 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    340241667489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail54,052 miles (+3,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    641360167200
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  34. Pass50,409 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,409 miles
    Test number
    802864466257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail50,387 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,387 miles
    Test number
    744132566293
    • DangerousCentre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  36. Pass45,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    552229865233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail45,775 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    251149965253
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low in centre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low

Questions about T294 VEU

Does T294 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T294 VEU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T294 VEU?
The MOT on T294 VEU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T294 VEU done?
T294 VEU was recorded at 133,253 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has T294 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 VEU has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T294 VEU 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 T294 VEU find?
T294 VEU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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