Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T431 WEUMOT history
T431 WEU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 229,929 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T431 WEU
- 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
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T431 WEU was last recorded at 229,929 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 229,924 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 229,929 miles
- 2024 – 222,837 miles
- 2023 – 219,047 miles
- 2022 – 214,196 miles
- 2021 – 208,263 miles
- 2020 – 207,738 miles
- 2019 – 207,197 miles
- 2018 – 206,183 miles
- 2017 – 203,617 miles
- 2016 – 201,428 miles
- 2015 – 199,518 miles
- 2014 – 197,077 miles
- 2013 – 190,604 miles
- 2012 – 187,145 miles
- 2011 – 181,028 miles
- 2010 – 172,278 miles
- 2009 – 151,480 miles
- 2008 – 138,114 miles
- 2007 – 126,863 miles
- 2006 – 114,108 miles
- 2005 – 97,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass229,929 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear both doors rottenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll door hinges wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,929 miles (+5)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 229,929 miles
- Test number
- 848799991831
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both doors rotten
- AdvisoryAll door hinges worn
Fail229,924 miles (+7,087)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,924 miles
- Test number
- 155683452694
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires new unit (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorRear Body mounting fixings insecure both (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both doors rotten
- AdvisoryAll door hinges worn
Pass222,837 miles (+3)4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 222,837 miles
- Test number
- 434582677239
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside side step rotten
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear doors rotten both
- AdvisoryAll 4 doors hinges worn
- AdvisoryRusty underneath
Fail222,834 miles (+3,787)5 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,834 miles
- Test number
- 967193193828
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm drive warn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside side step rotten
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear doors rotten both
- AdvisoryAll 4 doors hinges worn
- AdvisoryRusty underneath
Pass219,047 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 219,047 miles
- Test number
- 684924465833
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,196 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 214,196 miles
- Test number
- 797626377217
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail214,186 miles (+5,923)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,186 miles
- Test number
- 416100437701
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass208,263 miles (+525)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 208,263 miles
- Test number
- 875653137834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 207,738 miles
- Test number
- 308923744110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,738 miles (+541)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,738 miles
- Test number
- 983732938677
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass207,197 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 207,197 miles
- Test number
- 970528448801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,183 miles (+2,566)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 206,183 miles
- Test number
- 528325092596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,617 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 203,617 miles
- Test number
- 937910110151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,428 miles (+1,910)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 201,428 miles
- Test number
- 935468431773
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass199,518 miles (+2,441)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 199,518 miles
- Test number
- 485728948311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass197,077 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 197,077 miles
- Test number
- 178220154303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass190,604 miles (+3,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 190,604 miles
- Test number
- 397712763423
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass187,145 miles (+6,117)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 187,145 miles
- Test number
- 697652772285
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass181,028 miles (+8,750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 181,028 miles
- Test number
- 756112161202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass172,278 miles (+20,798)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 172,278 miles
- Test number
- 912113760228
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass151,480 miles (+13,366)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 151,480 miles
- Test number
- 951678469209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,114 miles (+11,251)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 138,114 miles
- Test number
- 592866498230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,863 miles (+12,755)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 126,863 miles
- Test number
- 580077617342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,108 miles (+17,108)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 114,108 miles
- Test number
- 511977526340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 97,000 miles
- Test number
- 114572145310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,000 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,000 miles
- Test number
- 433250245411
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about T431 WEU
- Does T431 WEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 WEU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T431 WEU?
- The MOT on T431 WEU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T431 WEU done?
- T431 WEU was recorded at 229,929 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
- Has T431 WEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T431 WEU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T431 WEU 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 WEU find?
- T431 WEU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 8 more.
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