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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T308 VEUMOT history

T308 VEU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,190 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 VEU was last recorded at 100,190 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2009: 62,960 miles, lower than 529,197 miles on 3 Mar 2008.

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
99,543 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
2,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,190 miles
  • 2025 – 99,543 miles
  • 2024 – 98,411 miles
  • 2023 – 98,364 miles
  • 2022 – 97,788 miles
  • 2021 – 96,855 miles
  • 2020 – 95,929 miles
  • 2019 – 94,685 miles
  • 2018 – 93,060 miles
  • 2017 – 90,161 miles
  • 2016 – 87,561 miles
  • 2015 – 84,353 miles
  • 2014 – 81,024 miles
  • 2013 – 79,292 miles
  • 2012 – 77,190 miles
  • 2011 – 75,920 miles
  • 2010 – 71,681 miles
  • 2009 – 62,960 miles
  • 2008 – 529,197 miles
  • 2007 – 43,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,190 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    429031709694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass99,543 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    911405069946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,521 miles (+1,110)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,521 miles
    Test number
    882513674321
    • DangerousCentral Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis near rear tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,411 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    329585726173
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle chassis have been repaired and sealed.
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail98,364 miles (+576)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,364 miles
    Test number
    519740142870
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

  6. Pass97,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    950511503423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,788 miles (+933)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    531464789535
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,855 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    396629227264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,929 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,929 miles
    Test number
    392430025183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,685 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    583899646260
    • AdvisoryO/S/F + N/S/F corrosion around mud flap and body mounting

  11. Pass93,060 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    910945126368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,052 miles (+2,891)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    401025646512
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,161 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    388822396490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diesel leak

  14. Pass87,561 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    536942506918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,353 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    976549215192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,024 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    949617024187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass79,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    125980033104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,292 miles (+2,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    418159423188
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass77,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    767173122152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,182 miles (+1,262)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    767393022100
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail75,920 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    897260381053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass75,920 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    939320581040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,681 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    840297190055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,960 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    731229679039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass62,960 miles (-466,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    800049479089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass529,197 miles (+486,190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    529,197 miles
    Test number
    294433368002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    571104047049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,007 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    624998037048
    • DangerousFront prop shaft uj badly worn
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T308 VEU

Does T308 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 VEU is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 VEU?
The MOT on T308 VEU is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 VEU done?
T308 VEU was recorded at 100,190 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,960 miles a year.
Has T308 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 VEU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T308 VEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T308 VEU find?
T308 VEU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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