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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T432 VHUMOT history

T432 VHU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,792 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T432 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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T432 VHU was last recorded at 135,792 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,621 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,171 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,792 miles
  • 2025 – 131,621 miles
  • 2024 – 127,395 miles
  • 2023 – 122,098 miles
  • 2022 – 116,868 miles
  • 2021 – 109,319 miles
  • 2020 – 102,143 miles
  • 2019 – 95,435 miles
  • 2018 – 88,373 miles
  • 2017 – 79,682 miles
  • 2016 – 74,332 miles
  • 2015 – 73,604 miles
  • 2014 – 72,901 miles
  • 2013 – 72,085 miles
  • 2012 – 70,934 miles
  • 2011 – 69,902 miles
  • 2010 – 68,508 miles
  • 2009 – 67,030 miles
  • 2008 – 65,279 miles
  • 2006 – 62,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Central Rear Upper rear axle muonting dust cover broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,792 miles
    Test number
    118617906579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,792 miles (+4,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,792 miles
    Test number
    266410571107
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,621 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,621 miles
    Test number
    709881344615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail131,610 miles (+4,215)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,610 miles
    Test number
    769664391223
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass127,395 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    528318318971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,098 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    867759477758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,868 miles (+7,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    239979088755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,319 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    308029435495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,143 miles (+6,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    825657924260
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight movement

  10. Pass95,435 miles (+7,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    335363188958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,373 miles (+8,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    427066931141
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint rubber deteriated

  12. Pass79,682 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    939141258471
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper rear axle muonting dust cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail79,517 miles (+5,185)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    973426582439
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper rear axle muonting dust cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass74,332 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    965416785940
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail74,330 miles (+726)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,330 miles
    Test number
    476062558191
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass73,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    280754042622
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light staying on

  17. Fail73,604 miles (+703)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    921997067080
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexible (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexible (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light staying on

  18. Pass72,901 miles (+816)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    829983124299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePark brake warning light staying on

  19. Pass72,085 miles (+1,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    399943213225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass70,934 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    116184412224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,902 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    829903521203
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass68,508 miles (+1,478)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    331419200429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake disc's slightly corroded

  23. Pass67,030 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    851512809298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,279 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,279 miles
    Test number
    162693038268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,278 miles (+539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    302241438225
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  26. Pass64,739 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    544430838166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,737 miles (+1,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    122039028104
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass62,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    170689126138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T432 VHU

Does T432 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T432 VHU is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T432 VHU?
The MOT on T432 VHU is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T432 VHU done?
T432 VHU was recorded at 135,792 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has T432 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T432 VHU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T432 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 T432 VHU find?
T432 VHU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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