
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T426 VHUMOT history
T426 VHU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 173,173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 173,173 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 22 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T426 VHU
- 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
- 7 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T426 VHU was last recorded at 173,173 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,125 miles · 17 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 6,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,173 miles
- 2025 – 169,121 miles
- 2024 – 164,261 miles
- 2023 – 159,246 miles
- 2022 – 153,596 miles
- 2021 – 147,294 miles
- 2020 – 141,811 miles
- 2019 – 135,301 miles
- 2018 – 127,818 miles
- 2017 – 119,959 miles
- 2016 – 112,345 miles
- 2015 – 103,020 miles
- 2014 – 94,588 miles
- 2012 – 85,135 miles
- 2011 – 77,635 miles
- 2010 – 70,952 miles
- 2009 – 64,838 miles
- 2008 – 58,938 miles
- 2007 – 53,462 miles
- 2006 – 48,488 miles
- 2005 – 40,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum is slow to build at idle speed, but normal if engine revs. are slightly raised.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn which limits travel of blade to clear screen - on limit, attention recommended.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering damper offside bush is worn.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outrigger tube to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brake hose is corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside wiper spindle is worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,173 miles (+48)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 173,173 miles
- Test number
- 889923212017
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum is slow to build at idle speed, but normal if engine revs. are slightly raised.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn which limits travel of blade to clear screen - on limit, attention recommended.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering damper offside bush is worn.
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outrigger tube to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail173,125 miles (+4,004)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,125 miles
- Test number
- 493166964545
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering damper offside bush is worn.
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outrigger tube to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass169,121 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 169,121 miles
- Test number
- 202379982039
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in bulkhead - approaching limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brae hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear effort is 30% behind nearside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turret is corroded - not to excess.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn
Fail169,121 miles (+4,860)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,121 miles
- Test number
- 419069291838
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in bulkhead - approaching limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brae hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear effort is 30% behind nearside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play approaching limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turret is corroded - not to excess.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn
Pass164,261 miles (+235)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,261 miles
- Test number
- 826938998084
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turret is corroded at its upper end.
- AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle is worn
Fail164,026 miles (+4,780)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,026 miles
- Test number
- 479087046784
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis is corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank protection plate is heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay/wear in offside wiper spindle.
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass159,246 miles (+83)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 159,246 miles
- Test number
- 456464270707
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDim/dip switch is worn but works correctly at present.
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are approximately 75% worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting area in chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper arm/spindle is very worn or loose but wiper clears screen.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis sections - cleaning and further inspection recommended. Some previously welded areas are corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySlight pull to right during brake performance road test
Fail159,163 miles (+5,567)1 major3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,163 miles
- Test number
- 160633908185
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDim/dip switch is worn but works correctly at present.
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are approximately 75% worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting area in chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper arm/spindle is very worn or loose but wiper clears screen.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis sections - cleaning and further inspection recommended. Some previously welded areas are corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySlight pull to right during brake performance road test
Pass153,596 miles (+6,302)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 153,596 miles
- Test number
- 625484984790
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn on limit - attention recommended (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,294 miles (+173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 147,294 miles
- Test number
- 229295563364
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember forward of rear axle - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail147,121 miles (+5,310)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,121 miles
- Test number
- 533340823232
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember forward of rear axle near 'A' frame mounting - on limit. attention recommended (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember forward of rear axle - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,811 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 141,811 miles
- Test number
- 850115470504
- MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress and slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts, cracking. Tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracking. Tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint gaiter is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember supporting rear axle 'A' frame mountings -offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail141,811 miles (+6,510)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,811 miles
- Test number
- 531841765709
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted to halogen style lamp (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress and slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts, cracking. Tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracking. Tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint gaiter is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember supporting rear axle 'A' frame mountings -offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,301 miles (+7,483)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 135,301 miles
- Test number
- 449954583997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,818 miles (+7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 127,818 miles
- Test number
- 336494959666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,959 miles
- Test number
- 132563246110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,959 miles (+7,614)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,959 miles
- Test number
- 956373728446
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Pass112,345 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,345 miles
- Test number
- 470592977972
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
Fail112,335 miles (+9,315)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,335 miles
- Test number
- 548753045841
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Pass103,020 miles (+8,432)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 103,020 miles
- Test number
- 579468605080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Pass94,588 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 94,588 miles
- Test number
- 567229324097
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight noise from both front wheel bearings
Fail94,576 miles (+9,441)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,576 miles
- Test number
- 516169524032
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight noise from both front wheel bearings
Pass85,135 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 85,135 miles
- Test number
- 507706852330
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Fail85,135 miles (+7,500)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,135 miles
- Test number
- 618526152392
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Pass77,635 miles (+6,683)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,635 miles
- Test number
- 795089731388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside drag link end rubber cover split
Pass70,952 miles (+6,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 70,952 miles
- Test number
- 302393230311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass64,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,838 miles
- Test number
- 654881249311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,833 miles (+5,895)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,833 miles
- Test number
- 873201349340
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass58,938 miles (+5,476)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 58,938 miles
- Test number
- 140664928385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,462 miles (+4,974)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 53,462 miles
- Test number
- 240580147328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,488 miles (+7,624)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 48,488 miles
- Test number
- 120402936357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,864 miles (+1,573)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 40,864 miles
- Test number
- 172479435330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 39,291 miles
- Test number
- 153611235258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T426 VHU
- Does T426 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 VHU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T426 VHU?
- The MOT on T426 VHU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T426 VHU done?
- T426 VHU was recorded at 173,173 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
- Has T426 VHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T426 VHU has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T426 VHU 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 T426 VHU find?
- T426 VHU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose is corroded; brake servo vacuum is slow to build at idle speed, but normal if engine revs. are slightly raised., and 10 more.
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