Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T438 PECMOT history
T438 PEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 111,369 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T438 PEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T438 PEC was last recorded at 111,369 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,365 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,369 miles
- 2024 – 109,652 miles
- 2023 – 108,999 miles
- 2022 – 108,678 miles
- 2021 – 107,937 miles
- 2020 – 106,978 miles
- 2019 – 106,324 miles
- 2018 – 105,305 miles
- 2017 – 103,912 miles
- 2016 – 101,822 miles
- 2015 – 98,783 miles
- 2014 – 95,041 miles
- 2013 – 92,329 miles
- 2012 – 89,129 miles
- 2010 – 84,902 miles
- 2009 – 76,008 miles
- 2008 – 68,730 miles
- 2007 – 60,606 miles
- 2006 – 52,281 miles
- 2005 – 45,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,369 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,369 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 111,369 miles
- Test number
- 981836704129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,365 miles (+1,713)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,365 miles
- Test number
- 965004011697
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside head lamp glass cracked
Pass109,652 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 109,652 miles
- Test number
- 474808943575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,999 miles (+321)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,999 miles
- Test number
- 643659319136
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,678 miles (+741)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,678 miles
- Test number
- 973784213257
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,937 miles (+959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,937 miles
- Test number
- 628982845662
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,978 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,978 miles
- Test number
- 511609661364
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,965 miles (+641)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,965 miles
- Test number
- 850863615329
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,324 miles (+1,019)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,324 miles
- Test number
- 538073860473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,305 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,305 miles
- Test number
- 576870147876
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,912 miles (+2,090)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,912 miles
- Test number
- 420158403999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,822 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 101,822 miles
- Test number
- 879153447170
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
Fail101,720 miles (+2,937)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,720 miles
- Test number
- 106960465135
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage inner wall
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
Pass98,783 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 98,783 miles
- Test number
- 734699899491
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass95,041 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,041 miles
- Test number
- 366495294482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,329 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,329 miles
- Test number
- 377122983211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass89,129 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 89,129 miles
- Test number
- 849980012300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail89,128 miles (+4,226)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,128 miles
- Test number
- 629826702352
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass84,902 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 84,902 miles
- Test number
- 441021850384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,870 miles (+8,862)10 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,870 miles
- Test number
- 274645330367
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBUMPER DAMAGED N/S/FRONT
- NoteDRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED
- NoteN/S/REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED
- NoteO/S/REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED
- NoteSTEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN
Pass76,008 miles (+7,278)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,008 miles
- Test number
- 993657109317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,730 miles (+8,124)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 68,730 miles
- Test number
- 581690918320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,606 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,606 miles
- Test number
- 110395707313
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f seat belt stalk plastic cover missing
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split
Pass60,606 miles (+8,325)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,606 miles
- Test number
- 514195507320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f seat belt stalk plastic cover missing
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split
Pass52,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 52,281 miles
- Test number
- 181676096240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,281 miles (+6,681)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,281 miles
- Test number
- 861482496246
- FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteDrop arm ball joint gaiter split
- NoteFront wiper blades split on edges
Pass45,600 miles (+113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 45,600 miles
- Test number
- 392023515374
- 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)
Fail45,487 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,487 miles
- Test number
- 531597305301
- FailureOffside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- 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 T438 PEC
- Does T438 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 PEC is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T438 PEC?
- The MOT on T438 PEC is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T438 PEC done?
- T438 PEC was recorded at 111,369 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,292 miles a year.
- Has T438 PEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T438 PEC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T438 PEC 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 T438 PEC find?
- T438 PEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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