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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T413 MECMOT history

T413 MEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,584 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T413 MEC
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 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T413 MEC was last recorded at 59,584 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,570 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,584 miles
  • 2025 – 59,570 miles
  • 2024 – 59,558 miles
  • 2023 – 59,544 miles
  • 2022 – 59,205 miles
  • 2020 – 59,099 miles
  • 2018 – 58,123 miles
  • 2017 – 58,096 miles
  • 2016 – 54,232 miles
  • 2015 – 51,533 miles
  • 2014 – 49,233 miles
  • 2013 – 46,631 miles
  • 2012 – 42,138 miles
  • 2011 – 37,571 miles
  • 2010 – 31,418 miles
  • 2009 – 24,976 miles
  • 2008 – 23,297 miles
  • 2007 – 21,369 miles
  • 2006 – 19,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,584 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,584 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    410235601352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,570 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    154106623172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,558 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    411020847036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,544 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    205507504172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,205 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    956826513191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,099 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    475999450026
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,123 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    801468642836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,096 miles (+3,864)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    863999841821
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass54,232 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    109834646410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,533 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    766259547533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass49,233 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    838342354370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,631 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    265335453354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    165478113042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,011 miles (+2,873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    129045913053
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass42,138 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    379012752031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,571 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    528877941067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,418 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    210405330039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,976 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    121874439438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,297 miles
    Test number
    600892958029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,297 miles (+1,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,297 miles
    Test number
    772162558078
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass21,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    101372757032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,369 miles (+1,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    363602957098
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  23. Pass19,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,434 miles
    Test number
    542275856022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T413 MEC

Does T413 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T413 MEC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T413 MEC?
The MOT on T413 MEC is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T413 MEC done?
T413 MEC was recorded at 59,584 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,950 miles a year.
Has T413 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T413 MEC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on T413 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 T413 MEC find?
T413 MEC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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