Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T448 MECMOT history
T448 MEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 90,598 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T448 MEC
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T448 MEC was last recorded at 90,598 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 3,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,956 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,642 miles
- Average per year
- 1,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,598 miles
- 2024 – 86,956 miles
- 2023 – 85,826 miles
- 2022 – 84,834 miles
- 2021 – 83,879 miles
- 2020 – 82,560 miles
- 2019 – 80,676 miles
- 2017 – 78,861 miles
- 2016 – 78,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
N/s/f hub seal has slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,598 miles
- Test number
- 841329009545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,598 miles2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,598 miles
- Test number
- 508757195269
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail90,598 miles (+3,642)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,598 miles
- Test number
- 555101037951
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,956 miles (+1,130)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 888676599594
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,826 miles (+992)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,826 miles
- Test number
- 832852898597
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass84,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,834 miles
- Test number
- 296973671044
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail84,834 miles (+955)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,834 miles
- Test number
- 329059911124
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass83,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 83,879 miles
- Test number
- 511099139266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,879 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,879 miles
- Test number
- 188385020384
- DangerousCentral Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail83,874 miles (+1,314)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,874 miles
- Test number
- 475153479687
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,560 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 82,560 miles
- Test number
- 560152683372
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal has slight oil leak
Fail82,556 miles (+1,880)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,556 miles
- Test number
- 947049679371
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure Stabilizer arm retaining nut lose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal has slight oil leak
Pass80,676 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,676 miles
- Test number
- 338356390811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass78,861 miles (+673)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,861 miles
- Test number
- 674562814805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass78,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,188 miles
- Test number
- 689340364487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T448 MEC
- Does T448 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T448 MEC expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T448 MEC?
- The MOT on T448 MEC expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T448 MEC done?
- T448 MEC was recorded at 90,598 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
- Has T448 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T448 MEC has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T448 MEC 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 T448 MEC find?
- T448 MEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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