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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T504 UNPMOT history

T504 UNP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
167,834 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T504 UNP
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 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T504 UNP was last recorded at 167,834 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,515 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,319 miles
Average per year
5,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,834 miles
  • 2025 – 164,515 miles
  • 2023 – 163,760 miles
  • 2022 – 157,522 miles
  • 2021 – 150,749 miles
  • 2020 – 145,274 miles
  • 2019 – 137,661 miles
  • 2018 – 133,958 miles
  • 2017 – 132,249 miles
  • 2016 – 131,280 miles
  • 2015 – 127,544 miles
  • 2014 – 124,729 miles
  • 2012 – 105,671 miles
  • 2011 – 97,407 miles
  • 2010 – 87,434 miles
  • 2009 – 80,194 miles
  • 2008 – 76,969 miles
  • 2007 – 70,602 miles
  • 2006 – 61,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,834 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,834 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    167,834 miles
    Test number
    5593022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,515 miles (+755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,515 miles
    Test number
    234938856354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody treated.
  3. Pass163,760 miles (+160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,760 miles
    Test number
    723023661374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail163,600 miles (+6,078)3 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,600 miles
    Test number
    747761885801
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment link on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  5. Pass157,522 miles (+156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    281658145565
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail157,366 miles (+6,617)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,366 miles
    Test number
    888560744411
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass150,749 miles (+5,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,749 miles
    Test number
    529732761798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside front cv joint area
    • AdvisoryVarious dust covers perished
  8. Pass145,274 miles (+7,613)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,274 miles
    Test number
    190020058201
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush nearly worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush nearly worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBeam image on both headlights poor (after market ones fitted)
    • AdvisoryService brake travel
    • AdvisorySteering linkage covers starting to deteriorate
  9. Pass137,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,661 miles
    Test number
    437364468610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail137,661 miles (+3,703)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,661 miles
    Test number
    969731527797
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass133,958 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,958 miles
    Test number
    262073486534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,941 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,941 miles
    Test number
    414440922026
    • DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass132,249 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    613390866149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    885309541353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,278 miles (+1,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    219717336801
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable steering damper bushes (2.2.C.1d)
  16. Pass129,561 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    714923628846
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush drop arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass127,544 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    405189905030
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass124,729 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    738402954079
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar d bush deteriorated slightly
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear anti roll bar d bush
  19. Fail124,723 miles (+19,052)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    148498044006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass105,671 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    499277262194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,407 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    285460861198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,434 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    991281260183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,194 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,194 miles
    Test number
    600149149189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,969 miles (+6,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    973351358176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from diff rear
  25. Pass70,602 miles (+9,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    380139657130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass61,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    674309356135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T504 UNP

Does T504 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T504 UNP is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T504 UNP?
The MOT on T504 UNP is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T504 UNP done?
T504 UNP was recorded at 167,834 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,317 miles a year.
Has T504 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T504 UNP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T504 UNP 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 T504 UNP find?
T504 UNP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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