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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T422 MECMOT history

T422 MEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
98,341 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T422 MEC was last recorded at 98,341 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2020: 98,341 miles, lower than 122,901 miles on 24 Apr 2015.

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
98,341 miles · 2 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,341 miles
  • 2020 – 98,341 miles
  • 2015 – 122,901 miles
  • 2014 – 113,170 miles
  • 2013 – 104,717 miles
  • 2012 – 96,429 miles
  • 2011 – 86,441 miles
  • 2010 – 78,717 miles
  • 2009 – 70,364 miles
  • 2008 – 61,810 miles
  • 2007 – 55,406 miles
  • 2006 – 50,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,341 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    823848409235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,341 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    328159871037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass98,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    791844684935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,341 miles (-24,560)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    869294327048
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail122,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,901 miles
    Test number
    575544515186
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  6. Pass122,901 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,901 miles
    Test number
    895334115117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,170 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    766548524087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,881 miles (+8,164)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    325405214064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass104,717 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    126967133475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,429 miles (+9,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    817852532076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,441 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    945977321009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,717 miles (+8,353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    674196530072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,364 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    234698769097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,810 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    721491658023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,406 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    582045267049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,033 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    414566866075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,027 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    573425766027
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Questions about T422 MEC

Does T422 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T422 MEC expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T422 MEC?
The MOT on T422 MEC expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T422 MEC done?
T422 MEC was recorded at 98,341 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has T422 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 MEC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T422 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T422 MEC find?
T422 MEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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