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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T418 MECMOT history

T418 MEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 131,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,588 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T418 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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T418 MEC was last recorded at 131,588 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2012: 79,659 miles, lower than 88,880 miles on 16 Feb 2011.

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
129,687 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,901 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,588 miles
  • 2025 – 129,687 miles
  • 2023 – 127,850 miles
  • 2021 – 124,700 miles
  • 2020 – 122,974 miles
  • 2019 – 120,958 miles
  • 2018 – 116,229 miles
  • 2017 – 112,982 miles
  • 2016 – 105,159 miles
  • 2015 – 99,025 miles
  • 2014 – 93,088 miles
  • 2013 – 85,887 miles
  • 2012 – 79,825 miles
  • 2011 – 88,880 miles
  • 2009 – 68,292 miles
  • 2008 – 66,877 miles
  • 2007 – 64,466 miles
  • 2006 – 61,571 miles
  • 2005 – 56,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,588 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    744561012396
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail131,588 miles (+1,901)1 dangerous4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    952121490566
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass129,687 miles (+65)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    565806654212
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail129,622 miles (+1,772)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,622 miles
    Test number
    212771951061
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass127,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    167821435373
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail127,850 miles (+1,454)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    908562592460
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass126,396 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,396 miles
    Test number
    604315757686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,333 miles (+1,633)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,333 miles
    Test number
    532101836452
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  9. Pass124,700 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,700 miles
    Test number
    177338513354
    • AdvisoryCentral Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Fail124,681 miles (+1,707)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    252492069915
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass122,974 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,974 miles
    Test number
    319332165737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,959 miles (+2,001)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    840694142378
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass120,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,958 miles
    Test number
    760031725399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,956 miles (+2,042)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    313707851465
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  15. Pass118,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    379568286877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,914 miles (+2,685)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    935012255738
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass116,229 miles (+3,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,229 miles
    Test number
    158558172413
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass112,982 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,982 miles
    Test number
    956352347970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,981 miles (+7,822)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,981 miles
    Test number
    321832388963
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm spline to steering box shaft (2.2.B.1h)

  20. Pass105,159 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    131169006629
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass99,025 miles (+5,937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    569339315013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass93,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    257294734032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail93,088 miles (+7,201)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    877384434004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass85,887 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    788841223016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,825 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    405813832044
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  26. Fail79,659 miles (-9,221)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    978313322040
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  27. Pass88,880 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    217657141082
    • NoteSide windows are tinted,
    • NoteSlight play in the rear prop U/J.

  28. Fail88,880 miles (+20,588)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    226527941055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSide windows are tinted,
    • NoteSlight play in the rear prop U/J.

  29. Pass68,292 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    461082059340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    242033048356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,867 miles (+2,401)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    623913448367
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass64,466 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    481806757381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass61,571 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    593670246330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass56,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    281012745343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T418 MEC

Does T418 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T418 MEC is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T418 MEC?
The MOT on T418 MEC is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T418 MEC done?
T418 MEC was recorded at 131,588 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has T418 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T418 MEC has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T418 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T418 MEC find?
T418 MEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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