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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T297 VEUMOT history

T297 VEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
171,580 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T297 VEU was last recorded at 171,580 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,914 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,580 miles
  • 2025 – 170,914 miles
  • 2024 – 169,256 miles
  • 2023 – 166,506 miles
  • 2022 – 162,366 miles
  • 2021 – 155,450 miles
  • 2020 – 149,722 miles
  • 2019 – 144,143 miles
  • 2018 – 139,578 miles
  • 2017 – 133,861 miles
  • 2016 – 128,966 miles
  • 2011 – 118,642 miles
  • 2010 – 103,923 miles
  • 2007 – 99,420 miles
  • 2006 – 94,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,580 miles
  • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,580 miles (+666)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,580 miles
    Test number
    634677204528
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass170,914 miles (+1,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,914 miles
    Test number
    177328437215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass169,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,256 miles
    Test number
    793359859943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail169,256 miles (+2,750)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,256 miles
    Test number
    831418951668
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass166,506 miles (+4,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,506 miles
    Test number
    555311494618
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass162,366 miles (+6,916)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,366 miles
    Test number
    307148183252
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass155,450 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,450 miles
    Test number
    408224981374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,722 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,722 miles
    Test number
    956875721569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,143 miles (+4,565)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,143 miles
    Test number
    543411908052
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,578 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,578 miles
    Test number
    226482533409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass133,861 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    829426827813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,966 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    230182764836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,642 miles
    Test number
    328480121454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,642 miles (+14,719)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,642 miles
    Test number
    617235711236
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass103,923 miles (+4,503)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    131104850148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteHandbrake slight travel
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal slight leak

  16. Pass99,420 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    204777477111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    310262926168
    • NoteCoolant leaking

  18. Fail94,289 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    741052026195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leaking

Questions about T297 VEU

Does T297 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 VEU expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 VEU?
The MOT on T297 VEU expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 VEU done?
T297 VEU was recorded at 171,580 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has T297 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 VEU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T297 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 T297 VEU find?
T297 VEU failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside direction indicator not working; nearside rear inner axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 5 more.

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