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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T398 MECMOT history

T398 MEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,054 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 MEC was last recorded at 156,054 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,202 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,852 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,054 miles
  • 2024 – 145,202 miles
  • 2023 – 139,547 miles
  • 2022 – 137,089 miles
  • 2021 – 134,621 miles
  • 2020 – 132,809 miles
  • 2019 – 130,900 miles
  • 2018 – 128,791 miles
  • 2017 – 122,811 miles
  • 2016 – 117,297 miles
  • 2015 – 112,327 miles
  • 2014 – 105,511 miles
  • 2013 – 101,739 miles
  • 2012 – 94,752 miles
  • 2011 – 85,200 miles
  • 2010 – 77,405 miles
  • 2009 – 68,138 miles
  • 2008 – 60,949 miles
  • 2007 – 53,030 miles
  • 2006 – 45,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,054 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,054 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,054 miles
    Test number
    894859760545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,202 miles (+5,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,202 miles
    Test number
    719037006476
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,547 miles (+2,458)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    205546855316
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,089 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,089 miles
    Test number
    210950194942
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail137,081 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,081 miles
    Test number
    742864180954
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in a bush

  6. Pass134,621 miles (+1,812)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    867383851319
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has long handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,809 miles (+1,909)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    307253670719
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror broken (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long handbrake lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass130,900 miles (+2,109)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,900 miles
    Test number
    674517490166
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass128,791 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,791 miles
    Test number
    517564954820
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail128,791 miles (+5,980)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,791 miles
    Test number
    626642943853
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,811 miles
    Test number
    989779644078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,811 miles (+5,514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,811 miles
    Test number
    905386116025
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    556656586930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,297 miles (+4,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    463396389386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass112,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    735489292386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail112,327 miles (+6,816)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    678364975502
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass105,511 miles (+3,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    848386254123
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass101,739 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    305140323461
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  19. Fail101,739 miles (+6,987)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    748418213273
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  20. Pass94,752 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    308712012435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft splines and hardy spicer at rear axle worn
    • NoteWiper blades do not park automatically

  21. Fail94,752 miles (+9,552)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    225519502287
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft splines and hardy spicer at rear axle worn
    • NoteWiper blades do not park automatically

  22. Pass85,200 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    859163111258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,803 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    807492381064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,405 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    640259780050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,138 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    373915669005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,949 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    123968358449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,030 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    152980267482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,410 miles
    Test number
    480401666049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 MEC

Does T398 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 MEC expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 MEC?
The MOT on T398 MEC expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 MEC done?
T398 MEC was recorded at 156,054 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has T398 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 MEC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T398 MEC 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 T398 MEC find?
T398 MEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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