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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T517 UONMOT history

T517 UON is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,400 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T517 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T517 UON was last recorded at 174,400 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,886 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
5,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,400 miles
  • 2025 – 173,886 miles
  • 2024 – 170,240 miles
  • 2023 – 167,241 miles
  • 2022 – 163,852 miles
  • 2021 – 160,594 miles
  • 2020 – 157,326 miles
  • 2019 – 153,594 miles
  • 2018 – 148,839 miles
  • 2017 – 143,734 miles
  • 2016 – 136,091 miles
  • 2015 – 131,039 miles
  • 2014 – 125,853 miles
  • 2013 – 118,924 miles
  • 2012 – 112,376 miles
  • 2011 – 108,670 miles
  • 2010 – 98,730 miles
  • 2009 – 89,222 miles
  • 2008 – 84,610 miles
  • 2007 – 76,138 miles
  • 2006 – 71,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,400 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.

  • Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,400 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,400 miles
    Test number
    752758821746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,886 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,886 miles
    Test number
    650848224221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass170,240 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,240 miles
    Test number
    185842207195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,241 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,241 miles
    Test number
    933471659513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,852 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,852 miles
    Test number
    985413175715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    353116510463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,594 miles (+3,268)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    574855310732
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass157,326 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,326 miles
    Test number
    704943509889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,594 miles (+4,755)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,594 miles
    Test number
    357962894502
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass148,839 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,839 miles
    Test number
    238635394825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,734 miles (+7,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,734 miles
    Test number
    389152094650
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass136,091 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,091 miles
    Test number
    315429381811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,039 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    367497041160
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass125,853 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,853 miles
    Test number
    139274054281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,924 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    727169053279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass118,924 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    906259653272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,376 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,376 miles
    Test number
    268834152278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass112,376 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,376 miles
    Test number
    339614152400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,670 miles
    Test number
    355166071473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,670 miles (+3,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,670 miles
    Test number
    655396571281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass105,468 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    218791171027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,730 miles (+9,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    811840990037
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  23. Pass89,222 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    661370379059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    273420388092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  25. Fail84,610 miles (+8,472)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    144339078001
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  26. Pass76,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    871038967032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,138 miles (+4,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    983898167087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  28. Pass71,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    444032286012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T517 UON

Does T517 UON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T517 UON is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T517 UON?
The MOT on T517 UON is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T517 UON done?
T517 UON was recorded at 174,400 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,039 miles a year.
Has T517 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T517 UON has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T517 UON 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 T517 UON find?
T517 UON passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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