Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T462 VHUMOT history
T462 VHU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2025
- Mileage
- 133,199 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T462 VHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T462 VHU was last recorded at 133,199 miles on 21 May 2024, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 131,720 miles · 30 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,479 miles
- Average per year
- 2,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,199 miles
- 2023 – 131,720 miles
- 2022 – 129,794 miles
- 2021 – 122,390 miles
- 2020 – 119,479 miles
- 2018 – 118,782 miles
- 2017 – 115,573 miles
- 2016 – 113,278 miles
- 2014 – 110,574 miles
- 2013 – 104,163 miles
- 2012 – 100,186 miles
- 2011 – 98,240 miles
- 2009 – 94,635 miles
- 2008 – 93,354 miles
- 2007 – 92,216 miles
- 2006 – 90,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,199 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,199 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 133,199 miles
- Test number
- 128996848159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,720 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 131,720 miles
- Test number
- 770074915372
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,794 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 129,794 miles
- Test number
- 332633482473
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,769 miles (+7,379)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,769 miles
- Test number
- 477570287975
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,390 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,390 miles
- Test number
- 781133104354
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail122,390 miles (+2,911)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,390 miles
- Test number
- 644082843614
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass119,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,479 miles
- Test number
- 681715566463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,479 miles (+697)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,479 miles
- Test number
- 409228979219
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass118,782 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,782 miles
- Test number
- 753172035513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,573 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,573 miles
- Test number
- 653624170525
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn prop
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn prop
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail115,573 miles (+2,295)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,573 miles
- Test number
- 273493568069
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn prop
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn prop
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,278 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,278 miles
- Test number
- 895181573252
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly leaking
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside headlight pattern poor
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Fail113,272 miles (+2,698)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,272 miles
- Test number
- 313094722672
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly leaking
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside headlight pattern poor
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass110,574 miles (+6,411)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,574 miles
- Test number
- 416080534261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,163 miles (+3,977)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,163 miles
- Test number
- 285087043216
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront swivel axle ball housing seals slightly seeping oil
Pass100,186 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 100,186 miles
- Test number
- 425592012215
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass98,240 miles (+3,605)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 98,240 miles
- Test number
- 598288211091
- NoteRear brake disks corroded
- NoteO/s rear bump stop missing but not effecting suspension
Pass94,635 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 94,635 miles
- Test number
- 343874959428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,354 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 93,354 miles
- Test number
- 891255208288
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass92,216 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 92,216 miles
- Test number
- 733166107213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 90,150 miles
- Test number
- 643213716270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T462 VHU
- Does T462 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T462 VHU expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T462 VHU?
- The MOT on T462 VHU expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T462 VHU done?
- T462 VHU was recorded at 133,199 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
- Has T462 VHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T462 VHU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T462 VHU 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 T462 VHU find?
- T462 VHU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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