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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T340 NECMOT history

T340 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,938 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T340 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 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T340 NEC was last recorded at 82,938 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2006: 44,165 miles, lower than 47,209 miles on 2 Dec 2005.

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
82,190 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
2,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,938 miles
  • 2025 – 82,190 miles
  • 2023 – 81,418 miles
  • 2022 – 80,390 miles
  • 2021 – 79,735 miles
  • 2020 – 79,311 miles
  • 2019 – 77,849 miles
  • 2018 – 75,859 miles
  • 2017 – 74,320 miles
  • 2016 – 72,527 miles
  • 2015 – 70,437 miles
  • 2014 – 67,732 miles
  • 2013 – 64,795 miles
  • 2012 – 60,935 miles
  • 2011 – 57,968 miles
  • 2010 – 53,822 miles
  • 2009 – 49,978 miles
  • 2008 – 45,872 miles
  • 2006 – 44,165 miles
  • 2005 – 47,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front drivers floor corroded but does not effect structural integrity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,938 miles (+748)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    524654686688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,190 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    418187503591
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers floor corroded but does not effect structural integrity
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,190 miles (+772)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    609964483144
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers floor corroded but does not effect structural integrity
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,418 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    123263420520
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    565176220983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,390 miles (+655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    570058185656
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,735 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    699107771764
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,311 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    350778094287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel housings has slight leak from seals

  9. Pass77,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    556427315327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,849 miles (+1,990)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    239518753203
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass75,859 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    765372039008
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe in poor condition

  12. Fail75,859 miles (+1,539)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    516945982515
    • Repaired at testWheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe in poor condition

  13. Pass74,320 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    808157989443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hub seals leaking

  14. Fail74,318 miles (+1,791)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    868438015591
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hub seals leaking

  15. Pass72,527 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,527 miles
    Test number
    870075900848
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is damp

  16. Fail72,481 miles (+2,044)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    306832366359
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is damp

  17. Pass70,437 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    237402755177
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail67,732 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    119060744109
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass67,732 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    847760144131
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass64,795 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    105686303150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,935 miles (+2,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    966122062073
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass57,968 miles (+4,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    925007961045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    162398860476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail53,822 miles (+3,844)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    493478160026
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass49,978 miles (+4,106)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    791678869014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  26. Pass45,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    634067768018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,872 miles (+1,707)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    754747258032
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  28. Pass44,165 miles (-3,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    232325506312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,209 miles (+6,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    691116235389
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass40,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    303685155442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T340 NEC

Does T340 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T340 NEC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T340 NEC?
The MOT on T340 NEC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T340 NEC done?
T340 NEC was recorded at 82,938 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,038 miles a year.
Has T340 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T340 NEC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T340 NEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T340 NEC find?
T340 NEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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