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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T431 VHUMOT history

T431 VHU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
147,400 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 VHU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 VHU was last recorded at 147,400 miles on 2 May 2026, 1,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,074 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,326 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,400 miles
  • 2025 – 146,074 miles
  • 2024 – 145,907 miles
  • 2023 – 141,595 miles
  • 2022 – 134,537 miles
  • 2021 – 128,649 miles
  • 2020 – 128,647 miles
  • 2019 – 128,629 miles
  • 2018 – 128,245 miles
  • 2017 – 127,820 miles
  • 2016 – 126,767 miles
  • 2015 – 125,580 miles
  • 2014 – 124,138 miles
  • 2013 – 122,365 miles
  • 2012 – 118,912 miles
  • 2011 – 115,176 miles
  • 2010 – 107,461 miles
  • 2009 – 98,265 miles
  • 2008 – 87,602 miles
  • 2007 – 78,479 miles
  • 2006 – 71,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,400 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,400 miles
    Test number
    455308757361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    492570543340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail146,074 miles (+167)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    731881300199
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass145,907 miles (+4,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,907 miles
    Test number
    509578667504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,595 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,595 miles
    Test number
    281720204763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,592 miles (+7,055)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,592 miles
    Test number
    680416532074
    • MajorCentral Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass134,537 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,537 miles
    Test number
    464967632607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,283 miles (+5,634)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    531112919174
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass128,649 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,649 miles
    Test number
    207138547113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  10. Pass128,647 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    179537164616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    551399653730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,629 miles (+384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    431959100404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass128,245 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,245 miles
    Test number
    208654640470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,820 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    302386748654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,767 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,767 miles
    Test number
    507632652736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,580 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    139817875058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    385245284016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,138 miles (+1,773)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    669188474014
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass122,365 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    209068793176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,912 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    867351102256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,176 miles (+7,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    335062501467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass107,461 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,461 miles
    Test number
    524006340156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,265 miles (+10,663)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    114379539192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,602 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,602 miles
    Test number
    783600738127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,479 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    304794527126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    744992826173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 VHU

Does T431 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 VHU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T431 VHU?
The MOT on T431 VHU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T431 VHU done?
T431 VHU was recorded at 147,400 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has T431 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 VHU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T431 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 T431 VHU find?
T431 VHU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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