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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T331 UKSMOT history

T331 UKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,225 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 UKS
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 UKS was last recorded at 176,225 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,053 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,225 miles
  • 2024 – 168,514 miles
  • 2023 – 162,168 miles
  • 2022 – 160,931 miles
  • 2021 – 158,401 miles
  • 2020 – 152,717 miles
  • 2019 – 149,837 miles
  • 2018 – 148,236 miles
  • 2017 – 142,423 miles
  • 2016 – 136,865 miles
  • 2015 – 134,263 miles
  • 2013 – 129,944 miles
  • 2012 – 119,661 miles
  • 2011 – 109,452 miles
  • 2010 – 98,228 miles
  • 2009 – 88,579 miles
  • 2008 – 78,413 miles
  • 2007 – 74,425 miles
  • 2006 – 64,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing: CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,225 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    349762280980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing: Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail176,053 miles (+7,539)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,053 miles
    Test number
    694911987707
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing: Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,514 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    481644242786
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,514 miles (+6,346)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    752731747214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,168 miles (+1,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,168 miles
    Test number
    894853988327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass160,931 miles (+2,530)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    743720312203
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,401 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    430641523152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass155,399 miles (+2,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    727322108097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass152,717 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,717 miles
    Test number
    563170663182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,837 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,837 miles
    Test number
    112237189682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,236 miles (+5,813)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,236 miles
    Test number
    302131093130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass142,423 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,423 miles
    Test number
    630287455273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,865 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,865 miles
    Test number
    439648013147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,798 miles (+2,535)4 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,798 miles
    Test number
    190277644752
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower out rigger (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass134,263 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,263 miles
    Test number
    678083825034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    579142153234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,942 miles (+10,281)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,942 miles
    Test number
    526502853273
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass119,661 miles (+10,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    957649062215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass109,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    665039661253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,452 miles (+11,224)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    736559561298
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass98,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    300060770203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,228 miles (+9,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    350850970454
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    761613879251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,579 miles (+10,166)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    264493079208
    • FailureCentre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass78,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    830175778297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,413 miles (+3,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    590795078293
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass74,425 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    563449517301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    490989216499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T331 UKS

Does T331 UKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T331 UKS is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T331 UKS?
The MOT on T331 UKS is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T331 UKS done?
T331 UKS was recorded at 176,225 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has T331 UKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 UKS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T331 UKS 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 T331 UKS find?
T331 UKS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner wing: corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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