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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T426 PECMOT history

T426 PEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 153,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
153,332 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T426 PEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T426 PEC was last recorded at 153,332 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2025: 152,697 miles, lower than 157,600 miles on 16 Jan 2024.

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
152,698 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,332 miles
  • 2025 – 152,698 miles
  • 2024 – 157,600 miles
  • 2009 – 156,805 miles
  • 2008 – 148,650 miles
  • 2007 – 147,879 miles
  • 2006 – 138,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal leaking

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 Side step slighty loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,332 miles
    Test number
    509662336909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal leaking

  2. Fail153,332 miles (+634)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,332 miles
    Test number
    981075972622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal leaking

  3. Pass152,698 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,698 miles
    Test number
    479269446672
    • AdvisoryNearside Side step slighty loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail152,697 miles (-4,903)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,697 miles
    Test number
    371538079960
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on redius arm (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side step slighty loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass157,600 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,600 miles
    Test number
    780970985155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,805 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    523851219125
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • NoteCracking to rear tyres
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NotePlay in o/s steering damper bush

  7. Pass156,805 miles (+8,155)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    530721919144
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • NoteCracking to rear tyres
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NotePlay in o/s steering damper bush

  8. Pass148,650 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    148,650 miles
    Test number
    182115418188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,879 miles (+9,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    147,879 miles
    Test number
    702142177175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass138,015 miles (+379)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    138,015 miles
    Test number
    204319676194
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked †
    • NoteNearside front swival housing damping

  11. Fail137,636 miles7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,636 miles
    Test number
    222142776180
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front swival housing damping

Questions about T426 PEC

Does T426 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 PEC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T426 PEC?
The MOT on T426 PEC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T426 PEC done?
T426 PEC was recorded at 153,332 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 790 miles a year.
Has T426 PEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T426 PEC has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T426 PEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T426 PEC find?
T426 PEC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front hub oil seal leaking.

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