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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T483 NECMOT history

T483 NEC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
117,417 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T483 NEC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T483 NEC was last recorded at 117,417 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,182 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,417 miles
  • 2025 – 117,182 miles
  • 2024 – 108,236 miles
  • 2023 – 107,102 miles
  • 2019 – 106,832 miles
  • 2018 – 106,768 miles
  • 2017 – 106,295 miles
  • 2016 – 104,652 miles
  • 2015 – 102,030 miles
  • 2014 – 99,069 miles
  • 2013 – 95,945 miles
  • 2012 – 92,585 miles
  • 2011 – 88,504 miles
  • 2010 – 84,007 miles
  • 2009 – 79,765 miles
  • 2008 – 74,853 miles
  • 2007 – 69,677 miles
  • 2006 – 65,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,417 miles
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail117,417 miles (+235)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    884886457884
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass117,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    286855584502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,182 miles (+8,946)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    806590387246
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,236 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    447333607566
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Fail108,234 miles (+1,132)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,234 miles
    Test number
    851919253456
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  6. Pass107,102 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    468191710335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,832 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    633339998377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,825 miles (+57)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    794398780715
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,768 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    519425469128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,295 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    215042901334
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass104,652 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    474482491502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    938984605286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,030 miles (+2,961)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    418163605208
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass99,069 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    376576324247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,945 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    358023713231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,585 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,585 miles
    Test number
    875021522219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    315146111461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,504 miles (+4,497)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    185330911210
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass84,007 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    352153700400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,765 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    812292209227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,853 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    934665908206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,677 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    654570507261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,675 miles (+4,541)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    741858797143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass65,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    320050606482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T483 NEC

Does T483 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T483 NEC expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T483 NEC?
The MOT on T483 NEC expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T483 NEC done?
T483 NEC was recorded at 117,417 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has T483 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T483 NEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T483 NEC 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 T483 NEC find?
T483 NEC failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 major defect: stop lamp(s) all not working; offside rear fog lamp not working.

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