
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T458 MECMOT history
T458 MEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 203,707 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,441 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T458 MEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T458 MEC was last recorded at 203,707 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 203,707 miles · 22 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,441 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 203,707 miles
- 2022 – 202,651 miles
- 2021 – 199,291 miles
- 2020 – 194,820 miles
- 2019 – 190,781 miles
- 2018 – 185,558 miles
- 2017 – 175,556 miles
- 2016 – 163,318 miles
- 2015 – 153,783 miles
- 2014 – 149,026 miles
- 2013 – 142,987 miles
- 2012 – 136,106 miles
- 2011 – 129,406 miles
- 2010 – 121,195 miles
- 2009 – 106,521 miles
- 2008 – 104,118 miles
- 2007 – 98,885 miles
- 2006 – 89,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Coil spring corroded both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,707 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 203,707 miles
- Test number
- 254113687087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail203,707 miles (+1,056)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,707 miles
- Test number
- 533676895972
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure Arm to chassis (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar attachment insecure Arm to chassis (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel hose leaking Fuel breather pipe slit (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass202,651 miles (+6)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 202,651 miles
- Test number
- 867031570603
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,645 miles (+3,354)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,645 miles
- Test number
- 924582292069
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger to body mount/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger body mount/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,291 miles (+42)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 199,291 miles
- Test number
- 252521685422
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMinimal reserve travel on brake pedal.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe from flexi hose to brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes of both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Fail199,249 miles (+4,429)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,249 miles
- Test number
- 572249798140
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid leaking and no brake pedal pressure (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of bulk head in servo mounting area holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid inner wing area near ABS pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe from flexi hose to brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes of both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))
Pass194,820 miles (+4,039)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 194,820 miles
- Test number
- 701207470499
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass190,781 miles (+5,223)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 190,781 miles
- Test number
- 410459895445
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper kingpin slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,558 miles (+10,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 185,558 miles
- Test number
- 813196321855
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,556 miles (+12,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 175,556 miles
- Test number
- 224380756045
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop link (2.2.B.1f)
Pass163,318 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 163,318 miles
- Test number
- 539068489635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass153,783 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 153,783 miles
- Test number
- 242135912904
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Fail153,783 miles (+4,757)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,783 miles
- Test number
- 473347646598
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass149,026 miles (+6,039)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 149,026 miles
- Test number
- 498602534429
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside hub seal leak.
Pass142,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 142,987 miles
- Test number
- 569202923314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,987 miles (+6,881)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,987 miles
- Test number
- 328762123372
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass136,106 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 136,106 miles
- Test number
- 408020212328
- NoteNsf swivel slightly leaking
Fail136,105 miles (+6,699)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,105 miles
- Test number
- 927090812321
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNsf swivel slightly leaking
Pass129,406 miles (+8,211)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 129,406 miles
- Test number
- 257213241375
- NoteNearside front swivel joint seal leaking
- NoteOffsiode raer chassis corroded
- NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint boot split
Pass121,195 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 121,195 miles
- Test number
- 490865560489
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Fail121,187 miles (+2,103)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,187 miles
- Test number
- 491624560441
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass119,084 miles (+1,406)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 119,084 miles
- Test number
- 381427710216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,678 miles (+11,157)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 117,678 miles
- Test number
- 752296260128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass106,521 miles (+2,403)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 106,521 miles
- Test number
- 222531469112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,118 miles (+5,233)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 104,118 miles
- Test number
- 370667698161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,885 miles (+9,601)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 98,885 miles
- Test number
- 784483517201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 89,284 miles
- Test number
- 271552006211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T458 MEC
- Does T458 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T458 MEC expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T458 MEC?
- The MOT on T458 MEC expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T458 MEC done?
- T458 MEC was recorded at 203,707 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 6,441 miles a year.
- Has T458 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T458 MEC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T458 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 T458 MEC find?
- T458 MEC passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.
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