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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T314 LCVMOT history

T314 LCV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 110,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,484 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T314 LCV
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T314 LCV was last recorded at 110,484 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2026: 110,457 miles, lower than 110,525 miles on 25 Feb 2025.

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
110,457 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,484 miles
  • 2025 – 110,525 miles
  • 2023 – 108,945 miles
  • 2022 – 108,913 miles
  • 2021 – 108,848 miles
  • 2020 – 108,685 miles
  • 2019 – 108,601 miles
  • 2018 – 108,271 miles
  • 2017 – 107,415 miles
  • 2016 – 107,096 miles
  • 2015 – 104,277 miles
  • 2014 – 102,218 miles
  • 2013 – 100,256 miles
  • 2012 – 96,007 miles
  • 2011 – 91,718 miles
  • 2010 – 84,820 miles
  • 2009 – 75,469 miles
  • 2008 – 64,989 miles
  • 2007 – 57,728 miles
  • 2006 – 46,976 miles
  • 2005 – 37,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,484 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,484 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    998711635535
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail110,457 miles (-68)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    799563219988
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connecting to rear axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,525 miles (+273)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    997953353917
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,252 miles (+1,307)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    827781556113
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,945 miles
    Test number
    270249809009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,945 miles (+32)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,945 miles
    Test number
    464371992326
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass108,913 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    843684050026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,910 miles (+62)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,910 miles
    Test number
    357593943819
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    335848790522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,848 miles (+163)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    915446142390
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,685 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    981145846000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,601 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    588674092803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,593 miles (+322)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    820638336014
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass108,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    160698036182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,271 miles (+856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    819854800333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass107,415 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,415 miles
    Test number
    606055748069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    646984948082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,096 miles (+2,819)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    281335591072
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass104,277 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    288124625592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    878211864218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,218 miles (+1,962)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    978073754279
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass100,256 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,256 miles
    Test number
    447824153244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass99,543 miles (+3,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    345806703170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass96,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    949872002128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,007 miles (+4,289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    428491002165
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass91,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    795875571055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  27. Fail91,718 miles (+6,898)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    907194971032
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  28. Pass84,820 miles (+29)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    132178280497
    • NoteFront & Rear Discs Worn.
    • NoteSlight split in O/S Drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover.
    • NoteSplit in N/S Drag link end rubber dust cover.

  29. Fail84,791 miles (+9,322)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    834122680055
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront & Rear Discs Worn.
    • NoteSlight split in O/S Drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover.
    • NoteSplit in N/S Drag link end rubber dust cover.

  30. Pass75,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    290733899046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail75,469 miles (+10,480)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,469 miles
    Test number
    973603199089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  32. Pass64,989 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    964226308136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass57,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    322197627209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail57,728 miles (+10,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    793267227225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  35. Pass46,976 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    254268506211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass37,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,585 miles
    Test number
    954711205240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T314 LCV

Does T314 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T314 LCV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T314 LCV?
The MOT on T314 LCV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T314 LCV done?
T314 LCV was recorded at 110,484 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has T314 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T314 LCV has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T314 LCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T314 LCV find?
T314 LCV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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