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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T458 VSCMOT history

T458 VSC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,822 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T458 VSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T458 VSC was last recorded at 158,822 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 9,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2014: 126,628 miles, lower than 132,118 miles on 18 Oct 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,158 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,664 miles
Average per year
4,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,822 miles
  • 2024 – 149,158 miles
  • 2023 – 141,724 miles
  • 2021 – 141,701 miles
  • 2014 – 136,628 miles
  • 2013 – 132,118 miles
  • 2012 – 122,945 miles
  • 2011 – 110,906 miles
  • 2010 – 103,705 miles
  • 2009 – 93,193 miles
  • 2008 – 82,987 miles
  • 2007 – 74,029 miles
  • 2006 – 67,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,822 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,822 miles (+9,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,822 miles
    Test number
    418125563984
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush

  2. Pass149,158 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    936777860029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,724 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    358611008620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,701 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,701 miles
    Test number
    690588783776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,628 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    349638034457
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S chassis outrigger body mount corroded
    • NoteO/S chassis outrigger body mount corroded

  6. Fail126,628 miles (-5,490)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,628 miles
    Test number
    779408334258
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S chassis outrigger body mount corroded
    • NoteO/S chassis outrigger body mount corroded

  7. Pass132,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    365951793471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,118 miles (+9,173)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    537691193215
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear prop uj worn

  9. Pass122,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    437576502401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,945 miles (+12,039)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,945 miles
    Test number
    497756302445
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  11. Fail110,906 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    548260591217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s seat belt latch cover broken

  12. Pass110,906 miles (+7,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    588090391249
    • NoteO/s seat belt latch cover broken

  13. Pass103,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    440498790203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,705 miles (+10,512)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    323098890480
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  15. Pass93,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    133215389209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail93,193 miles (+10,206)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    130225289244
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass82,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    803935898269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,987 miles (+8,958)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    721084798260
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass74,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    452867957179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,029 miles (+6,601)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    442926057193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront radius arm bushs split

  21. Pass67,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    634321556135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,428 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    703070546103
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T458 VSC

Does T458 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T458 VSC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T458 VSC?
The MOT on T458 VSC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T458 VSC done?
T458 VSC was recorded at 158,822 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,689 miles a year.
Has T458 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T458 VSC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T458 VSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T458 VSC find?
T458 VSC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering damper bush.

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