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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T463 DCCMOT history

T463 DCC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,236 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T463 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T463 DCC was last recorded at 155,236 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,081 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,155 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,236 miles
  • 2025 – 154,081 miles
  • 2023 – 152,819 miles
  • 2022 – 152,104 miles
  • 2021 – 150,977 miles
  • 2020 – 149,701 miles
  • 2019 – 148,427 miles
  • 2018 – 145,082 miles
  • 2017 – 142,026 miles
  • 2016 – 138,464 miles
  • 2015 – 134,385 miles
  • 2014 – 129,699 miles
  • 2012 – 122,405 miles
  • 2011 – 115,332 miles
  • 2010 – 110,930 miles
  • 2009 – 104,372 miles
  • 2008 – 96,545 miles
  • 2007 – 87,725 miles
  • 2006 – 77,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,236 miles (+1,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,236 miles
    Test number
    739048200652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,081 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,081 miles
    Test number
    392877816029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,819 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,819 miles
    Test number
    981408732723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,104 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,104 miles
    Test number
    370330599366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,977 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,977 miles
    Test number
    701605754766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,701 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,701 miles
    Test number
    971879979095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,427 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,427 miles
    Test number
    177454636171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,426 miles (+3,344)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,426 miles
    Test number
    819392119108
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,082 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    332067761177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,026 miles (+3,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,026 miles
    Test number
    490472181109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass138,464 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,464 miles
    Test number
    729443218721
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass134,385 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    610054902715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,699 miles (+37)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    488695854232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust coroded

  14. Fail129,662 miles (+7,257)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,662 miles
    Test number
    588921544228
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust coroded

  15. Pass122,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,405 miles
    Test number
    338626232421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,405 miles (+7,073)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,405 miles
    Test number
    376695132217
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass115,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    776903931115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,332 miles (+4,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    529342631146
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Pass110,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,930 miles
    Test number
    802920030116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,930 miles (+6,558)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,930 miles
    Test number
    901564120101
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass104,372 miles (+7,827)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,372 miles
    Test number
    450903939152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass96,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    720745538184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,545 miles (+8,820)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    590050338186
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass87,725 miles (+10,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    671308227178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    951938726149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T463 DCC

Does T463 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T463 DCC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T463 DCC?
The MOT on T463 DCC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T463 DCC done?
T463 DCC was recorded at 155,236 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has T463 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T463 DCC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T463 DCC 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 T463 DCC find?
T463 DCC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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