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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T345 NECMOT history

T345 NEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 155,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,488 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T345 NEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T345 NEC was last recorded at 155,488 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,488 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,488 miles
  • 2025 – 154,648 miles
  • 2024 – 152,442 miles
  • 2023 – 148,159 miles
  • 2022 – 148,159 miles
  • 2021 – 146,683 miles
  • 2020 – 145,602 miles
  • 2019 – 141,978 miles
  • 2018 – 137,313 miles
  • 2017 – 134,369 miles
  • 2016 – 130,444 miles
  • 2015 – 126,412 miles
  • 2014 – 120,457 miles
  • 2013 – 114,915 miles
  • 2012 – 109,486 miles
  • 2011 – 102,147 miles
  • 2010 – 94,272 miles
  • 2009 – 86,780 miles
  • 2008 – 77,680 miles
  • 2007 – 73,234 miles
  • 2006 – 69,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,488 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP rear UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front steering UJ stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,488 miles
    Test number
    832436155959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,488 miles (+840)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,488 miles
    Test number
    214852214711
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,648 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,648 miles
    Test number
    634890848956
    • AdvisoryCentre crossmember gearbox mount corroding at chassis mounts
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section slightly detioriated

  4. Pass152,442 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,442 miles
    Test number
    713185298237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,159 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    251033335043
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering UJ stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear rear pinion oil seal slight leak

  6. Fail148,159 miles (+1,476)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    669015271337
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle knuckle dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering UJ stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear rear pinion oil seal slight leak

  7. Pass146,683 miles (+1,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    917486845118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass145,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    934801246481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,600 miles (+3,622)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,600 miles
    Test number
    507541505509
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass141,978 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,978 miles
    Test number
    137318732724
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s &o/s front swivel joints

  11. Pass137,313 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,313 miles
    Test number
    472831616772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail137,312 miles (+2,943)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    819109240745
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass134,369 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    760424113413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail134,368 miles (+3,924)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,368 miles
    Test number
    410100917393
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass130,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    286956102412
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust starting to leak.

  16. Fail130,444 miles (+4,032)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    997375935720
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust starting to leak.

  17. Pass126,412 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,412 miles
    Test number
    909143065188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,457 miles
    Test number
    248895254403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,457 miles (+5,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,457 miles
    Test number
    418004654114
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass114,915 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    285940973131
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin .
    • NoteHandbrake cable siezing up .

  21. Pass114,915 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    697609963195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin .
    • NoteHandbrake cable siezing up .

  22. Fail114,915 miles (+143)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    778709463102
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note2 front out rigger bolts missing .
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin .
    • NoteHandbrake cable siezing up .

  23. Pass114,772 miles (+5,286)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    489563663110
    • NoteFront pads 3/4 worn
    • NoteRear pads 3/4 worn

  24. Pass109,486 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,486 miles
    Test number
    327131072127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    286417151018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail102,147 miles (+7,875)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    545899841090
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass94,272 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    124463140474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Fail94,198 miles (+7,418)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    300344030065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass86,780 miles (+9,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    410697659061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  30. Fail77,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    142359348489
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  31. Pass77,680 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    301449648032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass73,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    380706337078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail73,234 miles (+3,925)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    881866837032
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  34. Pass69,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    384062456040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail69,309 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    942232256023
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSide light switch loose

Questions about T345 NEC

Does T345 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T345 NEC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T345 NEC?
The MOT on T345 NEC is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T345 NEC done?
T345 NEC was recorded at 155,488 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has T345 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T345 NEC has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T345 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 T345 NEC find?
T345 NEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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