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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T49 AWWMOT history

T49 AWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,859 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 AWW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 AWW was last recorded at 141,859 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,013 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
4,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,859 miles
  • 2025 – 140,013 miles
  • 2024 – 138,101 miles
  • 2019 – 134,636 miles
  • 2018 – 131,518 miles
  • 2017 – 126,878 miles
  • 2016 – 124,465 miles
  • 2015 – 121,041 miles
  • 2014 – 115,586 miles
  • 2013 – 109,840 miles
  • 2012 – 105,507 miles
  • 2011 – 96,460 miles
  • 2010 – 88,122 miles
  • 2009 – 79,267 miles
  • 2008 – 70,811 miles
  • 2007 – 62,582 miles
  • 2006 – 53,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,859 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Wipers dont park

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear chassis around bump stops starting to flake both sides due to corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,859 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,859 miles
    Test number
    905293631231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,013 miles (+1,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,013 miles
    Test number
    329049279102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBeen all undersealed

  3. Pass138,101 miles (+3,465)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,101 miles
    Test number
    363638800768
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower all underbody and chassis heavy underseall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass134,636 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,636 miles
    Test number
    803369139530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers dont park

  5. Fail134,634 miles (+3,116)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    367777867862
    • DangerousNearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers dont park

  6. Pass131,518 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,518 miles
    Test number
    953991146739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail131,515 miles (+4,637)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,515 miles
    Test number
    133049211057
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger body maunt (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass126,878 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    514782471768
    • AdvisoryRear chassis around bump stops starting to flake both sides due to corrosion

  9. Fail126,877 miles (+2,412)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    355411847646
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis around bump stops starting to flake both sides due to corrosion

  10. Pass124,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    639498136423
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop arm tie rod end

  11. Fail124,465 miles (+3,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    191347376308
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f chassic (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop arm tie rod end

  12. Pass121,041 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    945685335145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderseal applied covering brake lines

  13. Fail121,041 miles (+5,455)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    376348925100
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderseal applied covering brake lines

  14. Pass115,586 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    817082934150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in underseal

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    217829024490
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass109,840 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    365756703158
    • NoteDiesel fuel filter badly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads part worn
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NotePlay in rear anti-roll bar links and d-bushes
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  17. Fail109,840 miles (+4,333)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    487521203105
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDiesel fuel filter badly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads part worn
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NotePlay in rear anti-roll bar links and d-bushes
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  18. Pass105,507 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    617336672087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Fail105,499 miles (+9,039)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    227125772007
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  20. Pass96,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    369762501171
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail96,460 miles (+8,338)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    906958191084
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass88,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    124645580432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail88,122 miles (+8,855)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    110014980088
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail79,267 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    530596289096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass79,267 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    640316889058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    311515788038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,811 miles (+8,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    812675688058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass62,582 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    700569787030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,501 miles (+8,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    891496787089
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  30. Pass53,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    372658586091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 AWW

Does T49 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T49 AWW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T49 AWW?
The MOT on T49 AWW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T49 AWW done?
T49 AWW was recorded at 141,859 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,429 miles a year.
Has T49 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 AWW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T49 AWW 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 T49 AWW find?
T49 AWW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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