Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T340 EAFMOT history
T340 EAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 170,560 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T340 EAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T340 EAF was last recorded at 170,560 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,934 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,626 miles
- Average per year
- 3,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,560 miles
- 2025 – 167,934 miles
- 2024 – 165,079 miles
- 2023 – 162,245 miles
- 2022 – 159,107 miles
- 2021 – 156,429 miles
- 2020 – 153,226 miles
- 2019 – 149,953 miles
- 2018 – 146,268 miles
- 2017 – 142,455 miles
- 2016 – 138,239 miles
- 2015 – 134,385 miles
- 2014 – 130,499 miles
- 2013 – 126,900 miles
- 2012 – 123,162 miles
- 2011 – 119,431 miles
- 2010 – 114,613 miles
- 2009 – 109,697 miles
- 2008 – 105,398 miles
- 2007 – 99,708 miles
- 2006 – 95,145 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,560 miles
- AdvisoryAll underside slightly corroded
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,560 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 170,560 miles
- Test number
- 715600656776
- AdvisoryAll underside slightly corroded
Pass167,934 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 167,934 miles
- Test number
- 945921497284
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
Fail167,923 miles (+2,844)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,923 miles
- Test number
- 569794720742
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,079 miles (+2,834)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 165,079 miles
- Test number
- 994500052479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,245 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 162,245 miles
- Test number
- 776294289125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,241 miles (+3,134)3 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,241 miles
- Test number
- 198364288869
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass159,107 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 159,107 miles
- Test number
- 663228867271
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail159,107 miles (+2,678)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,107 miles
- Test number
- 424986181858
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass156,429 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 156,429 miles
- Test number
- 594989282718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,226 miles (+3,273)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,226 miles
- Test number
- 101874241576
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass149,953 miles (+3,685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 149,953 miles
- Test number
- 451604858647
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,268 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 146,268 miles
- Test number
- 462593868371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Pass142,455 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 142,455 miles
- Test number
- 347231954673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Fail142,455 miles (+4,216)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,455 miles
- Test number
- 782383302233
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass138,239 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 138,239 miles
- Test number
- 602988343591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,385 miles (+3,886)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 134,385 miles
- Test number
- 596865475043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdv both front u/j worn
Pass130,499 miles (+3,599)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 130,499 miles
- Test number
- 135376274451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteAdv rear u/j worn
Pass126,900 miles (+3,738)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 126,900 miles
- Test number
- 337850473068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,162 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 123,162 miles
- Test number
- 368805372086
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass119,431 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 119,431 miles
- Test number
- 327007871096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,429 miles (+4,816)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,429 miles
- Test number
- 195525171020
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass114,613 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 114,613 miles
- Test number
- 580323460047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,607 miles (+4,910)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,607 miles
- Test number
- 711172460070
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass109,697 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 109,697 miles
- Test number
- 130368969469
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail109,697 miles (+4,299)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,697 miles
- Test number
- 783498869073
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass105,398 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 105,398 miles
- Test number
- 903437668079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,391 miles (+5,683)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,391 miles
- Test number
- 252786368007
- FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass99,708 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 99,708 miles
- Test number
- 582273447022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,145 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 95,145 miles
- Test number
- 154580406245
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T340 EAF
- Does T340 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T340 EAF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T340 EAF?
- The MOT on T340 EAF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T340 EAF done?
- T340 EAF was recorded at 170,560 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
- Has T340 EAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T340 EAF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T340 EAF 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 T340 EAF find?
- T340 EAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: all underside slightly corroded.
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