
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T343 NECMOT history
T343 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 202,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 202,865 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 12 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T343 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
- 8 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T343 NEC was last recorded at 202,865 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,861 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,865 miles
- 2022 – 193,742 miles
- 2016 – 193,685 miles
- 2015 – 186,420 miles
- 2014 – 178,376 miles
- 2013 – 169,632 miles
- 2012 – 164,601 miles
- 2011 – 157,523 miles
- 2010 – 144,756 miles
- 2009 – 131,867 miles
- 2008 – 119,863 miles
- 2007 – 106,396 miles
- 2006 – 95,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,865 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 202,865 miles
- Test number
- 225784185235
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,861 miles (+9,119)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,861 miles
- Test number
- 460793613599
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,742 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 193,742 miles
- Test number
- 769636541898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,685 miles (+7,265)27 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,685 miles
- Test number
- 349067182321
- FailureBall joint has excessive play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet will not shut securely (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront number plate has damage but not affecting the characters
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear number plate has damage but not affecting the characters
Pass186,420 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 186,420 miles
- Test number
- 355957305154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront discs look worn
- NoteSeat belt buckles plastic covers missing
- NoteUndereside heavily soiled
Fail186,419 miles (+8,043)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,419 miles
- Test number
- 397224705197
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront discs look worn
- NoteSeat belt buckles plastic covers missing
- NoteUndereside heavily soiled
Pass178,376 miles (+312)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 178,376 miles
- Test number
- 929478394094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnderside heavily soiled
Fail178,064 miles (+8,432)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,064 miles
- Test number
- 308215584004
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads slightly insecure in housing
- NoteUnderside heavily soiled
Pass169,632 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 169,632 miles
- Test number
- 245580803119
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnderside heavily soiled
Fail169,632 miles (+5,031)1 dangerous10 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,632 miles
- Test number
- 619018993079
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBrake fluid low
- NoteUnderside heavily soiled
Pass164,601 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 164,601 miles
- Test number
- 235562702428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteN/s/front half shaft bolt missing
Fail164,601 miles (+7,078)2 dangerous13 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,601 miles
- Test number
- 569456382040
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteN/s/front half shaft bolt missing
Pass157,523 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 157,523 miles
- Test number
- 179217071443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NotePanel damage to o/s/f wing
- NoteRear brakes signs of imbalance
Fail157,523 miles (+12,767)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,523 miles
- Test number
- 657676871069
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NotePanel damage to o/s/f wing
- NoteRear brakes signs of imbalance
Pass144,756 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 144,756 miles
- Test number
- 812408960011
- NoteO/s/f seat belt shroud damaged
Fail144,756 miles (+12,889)3 dangerous12 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,756 miles
- Test number
- 584476550011
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir filter mountings insecure
- NoteFront propshaft u/js worn
- NoteO/s/f seat belt shroud damaged
- NoteReverse light innop and lens dwmaged
Pass131,867 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 131,867 miles
- Test number
- 672353389037
- NoteBrakes may require servising
- NoteNear side front wing damaged
- NoteRear differential seal leaking
Fail131,867 miles (+12,004)1 dangerous8 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,867 miles
- Test number
- 621527679070
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrakes may require servising
- NoteNear side front wing damaged
- NoteRear differential seal leaking
Pass119,863 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 119,863 miles
- Test number
- 362068958090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWear in drive flanges rear the most
Fail119,863 miles (+13,467)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,863 miles
- Test number
- 484388758056
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWear in drive flanges rear the most
Pass106,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 106,396 miles
- Test number
- 242229337020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,396 miles (+10,768)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,396 miles
- Test number
- 783189037073
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass95,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 95,628 miles
- Test number
- 122487966496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,628 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,628 miles
- Test number
- 230256166070
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Questions about T343 NEC
- Does T343 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T343 NEC is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T343 NEC?
- The MOT on T343 NEC is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T343 NEC done?
- T343 NEC was recorded at 202,865 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,436 miles a year.
- Has T343 NEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T343 NEC has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T343 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 T343 NEC find?
- T343 NEC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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