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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T406 MECMOT history

T406 MEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 149,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
149,747 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 MEC
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T406 MEC was last recorded at 149,747 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2017: 129,139 miles, lower than 129,929 miles on 21 Feb 2017.

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
149,726 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,747 miles
  • 2023 – 148,413 miles
  • 2022 – 146,570 miles
  • 2021 – 143,300 miles
  • 2020 – 140,404 miles
  • 2019 – 137,568 miles
  • 2018 – 134,048 miles
  • 2017 – 129,139 miles
  • 2016 – 124,018 miles
  • 2015 – 117,192 miles
  • 2014 – 109,885 miles
  • 2013 – 98,598 miles
  • 2012 – 90,767 miles
  • 2011 – 83,924 miles
  • 2010 – 75,376 miles
  • 2009 – 67,986 miles
  • 2008 – 61,839 miles
  • 2007 – 57,151 miles
  • 2006 – 52,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,747 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,747 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,747 miles
    Test number
    220596116338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,726 miles (+1,313)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    629094253415
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass148,413 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    738279576844
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,398 miles (+1,828)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,398 miles
    Test number
    615747206086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,570 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,570 miles
    Test number
    679013662402
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail146,563 miles (+3,263)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    130408711410
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass143,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    105664977700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,300 miles (+2,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    487595871684
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass140,404 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    937796510728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,401 miles (+2,833)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    616335285184
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass137,568 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,568 miles
    Test number
    117954949777
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip rubber split

  12. Fail137,556 miles (+3,508)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,556 miles
    Test number
    456319541130
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mountain (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip rubber split

  13. Pass134,048 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,048 miles
    Test number
    906857068081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,043 miles (+4,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,043 miles
    Test number
    329801372713
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass129,139 miles (-790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    901908332823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail129,929 miles (+5,911)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    565545774228
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass124,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    909547913148
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail124,018 miles (+6,826)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    336926831674
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass117,192 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    378098845024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,885 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    306187754032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,878 miles (+11,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    567166254033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass98,598 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    298687253075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,555 miles (+7,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,555 miles
    Test number
    276993453084
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass90,767 miles (+6,843)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    126742352453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  25. Fail83,924 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    208432551099
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass83,924 miles (+8,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    578102551059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass75,376 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    343898540004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail75,370 miles (+7,384)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    624487640092
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass67,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    161609749434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,692 miles (+5,853)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    222799449022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass61,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    554753058017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Fail61,833 miles (+4,682)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,833 miles
    Test number
    154273958000
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass57,151 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    271621757051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass52,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    394662656081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T406 MEC

Does T406 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T406 MEC expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T406 MEC?
The MOT on T406 MEC expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T406 MEC done?
T406 MEC was recorded at 149,747 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has T406 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 MEC has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T406 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T406 MEC find?
T406 MEC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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