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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T494 NECMOT history

T494 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 167,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
167,227 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 NEC
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 NEC was last recorded at 167,227 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 6,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,667 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,560 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,227 miles
  • 2024 – 160,667 miles
  • 2022 – 158,551 miles
  • 2021 – 153,627 miles
  • 2020 – 143,450 miles
  • 2019 – 139,660 miles
  • 2018 – 136,565 miles
  • 2017 – 132,784 miles
  • 2016 – 127,484 miles
  • 2015 – 123,430 miles
  • 2014 – 123,290 miles
  • 2013 – 118,454 miles
  • 2012 – 116,281 miles
  • 2011 – 111,535 miles
  • 2010 – 105,511 miles
  • 2009 – 98,801 miles
  • 2008 – 92,519 miles
  • 2007 – 86,092 miles
  • 2006 – 78,323 miles
  • 2005 – 70,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,227 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,227 miles
    Test number
    482656025769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,667 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,667 miles
    Test number
    397422137846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,551 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,551 miles
    Test number
    225799073121
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail158,551 miles (+4,924)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,551 miles
    Test number
    343757431889
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass153,627 miles (+495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,627 miles
    Test number
    647547927649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail153,132 miles (+9,682)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,132 miles
    Test number
    619706590319
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass143,450 miles (+3,790)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,450 miles
    Test number
    630462085303
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of axle. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of welding repair to n.s.r.of chassis.
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to the chassis.

  8. Pass139,660 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,660 miles
    Test number
    797146096704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass136,565 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,565 miles
    Test number
    660541614056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,784 miles (+5,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,784 miles
    Test number
    476172363881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember. (6.6.6)

  11. Pass127,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    109979658406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,484 miles (+4,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    214193271891
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass123,430 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    139283135049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,290 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    476611054440
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEvidence of front tyres fouling on suspension conponents
    • NoteO/S/F seat belt buckle surround missing but operation not affected
    • NoteO/S/F sphere grease seal leaking slightly

  15. Pass118,454 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    199084343324
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/S/F Swivel joint has Slight play
    • NoteO/S/F Swivel joint has Slight play

  16. Fail118,454 miles (+2,173)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    706583743386
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/S/F Swivel joint has Slight play
    • NoteO/S/F Swivel joint has Slight play

  17. Pass116,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    358660652359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail116,281 miles (+4,746)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    476820552355
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail111,535 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    297227841389
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass111,535 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    325457441346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,511 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    220857850300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass105,511 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    564787950364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    412058549484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail98,801 miles (+6,282)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    451138649454
    • Repaired at testCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail92,519 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    192843958391
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass92,519 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    731693058350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,092 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    153016847313
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  28. Pass86,092 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    551946847337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    363953916364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,323 miles (+7,977)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    413013816474
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testCentre Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass70,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    760621315319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 NEC

Does T494 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 NEC expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 NEC?
The MOT on T494 NEC expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 NEC done?
T494 NEC was recorded at 167,227 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has T494 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 NEC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T494 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 T494 NEC find?
T494 NEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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