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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T326 NECMOT history

T326 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,754 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T326 NEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T326 NEC was last recorded at 121,754 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,412 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
3,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,754 miles
  • 2024 – 121,412 miles
  • 2023 – 121,196 miles
  • 2022 – 120,778 miles
  • 2021 – 120,049 miles
  • 2020 – 117,714 miles
  • 2019 – 113,725 miles
  • 2018 – 111,218 miles
  • 2017 – 107,953 miles
  • 2015 – 102,531 miles
  • 2014 – 99,373 miles
  • 2013 – 94,334 miles
  • 2012 – 88,203 miles
  • 2011 – 85,930 miles
  • 2010 – 82,906 miles
  • 2009 – 79,910 miles
  • 2008 – 75,823 miles
  • 2007 – 70,466 miles
  • 2006 – 63,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,754 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,754 miles (+342)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,754 miles
    Test number
    637085429800
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass121,412 miles (+216)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    159230065030
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass121,196 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,196 miles
    Test number
    751122182078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,194 miles (+416)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    873332750466
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,778 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    943705257578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,049 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,049 miles
    Test number
    621279159930
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,714 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    229416916549
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,725 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,725 miles
    Test number
    933048771204
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront prop front joint poor condition

  9. Pass111,218 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    526528405595
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail111,217 miles (+3,264)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    214949185283
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass107,953 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    159479066434
    • AdvisoryOsf drag link end boot perished

  12. Pass102,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    516277298656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,531 miles (+3,158)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,531 miles
    Test number
    554464217112
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPlay in front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySmall split in n/s/f drag link gaitor

  14. Pass99,373 miles (+5,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    319018414342
    • NoteNsf wheel bearing slightly noise

  15. Pass94,334 miles (+6,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    479282923343
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing a little noisy

  16. Pass88,203 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    325731892404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,930 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    398174171201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass82,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    923890880238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,906 miles (+2,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    210783970285
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass79,910 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    874054899219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,905 miles (+4,082)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    783701189255
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass75,823 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    762053878280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,466 miles (+7,282)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,466 miles
    Test number
    394892977435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slack

  24. Pass63,184 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    123036176209
    • NoteSteering damper bush slack

Questions about T326 NEC

Does T326 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T326 NEC is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T326 NEC?
The MOT on T326 NEC is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T326 NEC done?
T326 NEC was recorded at 121,754 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,056 miles a year.
Has T326 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T326 NEC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T326 NEC 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 T326 NEC find?
T326 NEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf pipe corroded; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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