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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc

T457 WEUMOT history

T457 WEU is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 3,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
3,963 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 WEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 WEU was last recorded at 3,963 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2013: 18 miles, lower than 93,266 miles on 25 Feb 2012.
  • 25 Nov 2016: 2,632 miles, lower than 19,026 miles on 24 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
3,959 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 3,963 miles
  • 2024 – 3,366 miles
  • 2023 – 3,363 miles
  • 2022 – 3,323 miles
  • 2018 – 3,180 miles
  • 2017 – 2,800 miles
  • 2016 – 2,632 miles
  • 2015 – 19,026 miles
  • 2014 – 1,084 miles
  • 2013 – 18 miles
  • 2012 – 93,266 miles
  • 2011 – 88,918 miles
  • 2010 – 85,043 miles
  • 2009 – 78,977 miles
  • 2008 – 76,479 miles
  • 2007 – 75,014 miles
  • 2006 – 73,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Hub peeking
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,963 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    3,963 miles
    Test number
    586109988194
    • AdvisoryNearside Hub peeking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail3,959 miles (+593)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,959 miles
    Test number
    396245206588
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All positions markers switch off when the dip bean beam is engaged (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leeking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass3,366 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    3,366 miles
    Test number
    333976609121
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail3,363 miles (+40)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,363 miles
    Test number
    705298206285
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass3,323 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    3,323 miles
    Test number
    147441364994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,180 miles (+380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    3,180 miles
    Test number
    566801629638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass2,800 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    2,800 miles
    Test number
    597833585128
    • 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)

  8. Pass2,632 miles (-16,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    2,632 miles
    Test number
    171421985783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass19,026 miles (+17,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    443294335955
    • 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)

  10. Pass1,084 miles (+1,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    1,084 miles
    Test number
    908843994242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass18 miles (-93,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18 miles
    Test number
    936482783215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,266 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    917466752014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,918 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    118494651021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,043 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    243787450002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,036 miles (+6,059)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    802614850095
    • FailureCentre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass78,977 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    290455759031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,479 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,479 miles
    Test number
    733719548081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,014 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    111110937071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    194324756038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T457 WEU

Does T457 WEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T457 WEU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T457 WEU?
The MOT on T457 WEU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T457 WEU done?
T457 WEU was recorded at 3,963 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
Has T457 WEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 WEU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T457 WEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T457 WEU find?
T457 WEU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside hub peeking; nearside rear coil spring worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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