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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T357 UBAMOT history

T357 UBA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,461 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 UBA was last recorded at 113,461 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,741 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
3,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,461 miles
  • 2025 – 112,741 miles
  • 2023 – 109,987 miles
  • 2022 – 102,551 miles
  • 2021 – 98,643 miles
  • 2020 – 89,888 miles
  • 2019 – 82,641 miles
  • 2018 – 73,828 miles
  • 2017 – 62,801 miles
  • 2013 – 62,331 miles
  • 2012 – 62,139 miles
  • 2011 – 62,041 miles
  • 2010 – 61,710 miles
  • 2009 – 60,635 miles
  • 2008 – 57,453 miles
  • 2007 – 54,524 miles
  • 2006 – 51,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,461 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,461 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,461 miles
    Test number
    201937257460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass112,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    968969360743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,741 miles (+2,754)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    439960030534
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,987 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,987 miles
    Test number
    813780517541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,978 miles (+7,427)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    199800973534
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel not working (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor drops down (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  6. Pass102,551 miles (+3,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    527719710788
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s wings and arches damaged

  7. Pass98,643 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,643 miles
    Test number
    745218469440
    • AdvisoryVarious panal damage around vehicle

  8. Pass89,888 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,888 miles
    Test number
    122022756094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,641 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    923709278285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,828 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    270081047906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,801 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    234895877317
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing has slight play

  12. Pass62,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    607862713152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,331 miles (+192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    136462813170
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass62,139 miles (+98)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    207016112112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers dont always park

  15. Pass62,041 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    825824801123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,710 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    531601810133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,635 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    184450419176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass57,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    331736408124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail57,453 miles (+2,929)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    264726908189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass54,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    992911427178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,524 miles (+2,622)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    641180027119
    • FailureFront Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv nearside rear axle seal damp

  22. Pass51,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    652918916173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T357 UBA

Does T357 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 UBA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T357 UBA?
The MOT on T357 UBA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T357 UBA done?
T357 UBA was recorded at 113,461 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
Has T357 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 UBA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T357 UBA 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 T357 UBA find?
T357 UBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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