
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T295 VEUMOT history
T295 VEU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,660 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 154,660 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T295 VEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T295 VEU was last recorded at 154,660 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,461 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,199 miles
- Average per year
- 4,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,660 miles
- 2025 – 151,461 miles
- 2024 – 147,897 miles
- 2023 – 146,019 miles
- 2022 – 145,727 miles
- 2021 – 144,932 miles
- 2019 – 137,351 miles
- 2018 – 132,731 miles
- 2016 – 126,133 miles
- 2015 – 120,534 miles
- 2014 – 113,662 miles
- 2013 – 109,303 miles
- 2012 – 105,131 miles
- 2011 – 98,412 miles
- 2010 – 94,657 miles
- 2008 – 86,261 miles
- 2007 – 81,730 miles
- 2006 – 72,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySteering stabilizer bush deteriated
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Drivers door panal missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Drivers seat belt clasp plastic suround missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight play in off side front steering ball bearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,660 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 154,660 miles
- Test number
- 946439420416
- AdvisorySteering stabilizer bush deteriated
Pass151,461 miles (+3,564)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 151,461 miles
- Test number
- 373907453186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,897 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 147,897 miles
- Test number
- 395445187929
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door panal missing
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt clasp plastic suround missing
- AdvisorySlight play in off side front steering ball bearing
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriated
Fail147,897 miles (+1,878)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,897 miles
- Test number
- 362417345904
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door panal missing
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt clasp plastic suround missing
- AdvisorySlight play in off side front steering ball bearing
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriated
Pass146,019 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 146,019 miles
- Test number
- 389713175666
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail146,019 miles (+292)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,019 miles
- Test number
- 671888470995
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front ssivel ball hubs leaking
- AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass145,727 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,727 miles
- Test number
- 476091562714
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt stalk outer casing missing - operation not adversely affected but increased risk of false activation
- AdvisoryMisting of oil from power steering pump/pipework close to radiator - not excessive - monitor oil level in reservoir
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil residue from swivel joint oil seal - not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabiliser torsion rod front bush rubber deteriorated
Fail145,727 miles (+795)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,727 miles
- Test number
- 704111505671
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working Also inoperative on hazard light operation. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt stalk outer casing missing - operation not adversely affected but increased risk of false activation
- AdvisoryMisting of oil from power steering pump/pipework close to radiator - not excessive - monitor oil level in reservoir
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil residue from swivel joint oil seal - not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabiliser torsion rod front bush rubber deteriorated
Pass144,932 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 144,932 miles
- Test number
- 180028437401
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail144,932 miles (+7,581)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,932 miles
- Test number
- 519777616627
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,351 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,351 miles
- Test number
- 368643267502
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine leaking at rear
Fail137,351 miles (+4,620)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,351 miles
- Test number
- 296405437406
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger tube very rusty/holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outrigger tube very rusty/holed
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank support holed/rusty
- AdvisoryEngine leaking at rear
Pass132,731 miles (+6,598)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 132,731 miles
- Test number
- 434868307704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,133 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 126,133 miles
- Test number
- 507214400322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish and crack on inner sidewalls
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Fail126,129 miles (+5,595)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,129 miles
- Test number
- 165940706428
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish and crack on inner sidewalls
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Pass120,534 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 120,534 miles
- Test number
- 237450505126
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail120,534 miles (+6,872)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,534 miles
- Test number
- 265730105434
- Repaired at testCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass113,662 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 113,662 miles
- Test number
- 666794384018
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Fail113,662 miles (+4,359)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,662 miles
- Test number
- 345963084026
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear light guard damaged
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Pass109,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 109,303 miles
- Test number
- 256227563011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,303 miles (+4,172)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,303 miles
- Test number
- 538627363038
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass105,131 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,131 miles
- Test number
- 916431082051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,096 miles (+6,684)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,096 miles
- Test number
- 276059272031
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,412 miles (+3,755)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 98,412 miles
- Test number
- 838581561036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,657 miles
- Test number
- 852168280059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail94,657 miles (+8,396)8 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,657 miles
- Test number
- 140633980408
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside door mirror cracked
Pass86,261 miles (+4,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 86,261 miles
- Test number
- 240901628417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass81,730 miles (+8,774)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 81,730 miles
- Test number
- 560621127183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 72,956 miles
- Test number
- 903896796081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T295 VEU
- Does T295 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T295 VEU is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T295 VEU?
- The MOT on T295 VEU is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T295 VEU done?
- T295 VEU was recorded at 154,660 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
- Has T295 VEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T295 VEU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T295 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 T295 VEU find?
- T295 VEU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: steering stabilizer bush deteriated.
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