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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T518 UONMOT history

T518 UON is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,408 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 UON was last recorded at 75,408 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,902 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
1,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,408 miles
  • 2025 – 74,902 miles
  • 2024 – 74,440 miles
  • 2023 – 73,978 miles
  • 2022 – 72,721 miles
  • 2021 – 70,500 miles
  • 2020 – 67,697 miles
  • 2019 – 65,805 miles
  • 2018 – 63,600 miles
  • 2017 – 60,386 miles
  • 2016 – 57,964 miles
  • 2015 – 56,186 miles
  • 2014 – 54,205 miles
  • 2013 – 52,666 miles
  • 2012 – 51,438 miles
  • 2011 – 49,210 miles
  • 2010 – 47,671 miles
  • 2009 – 44,665 miles
  • 2008 – 42,099 miles
  • 2007 – 39,034 miles
  • 2006 – 37,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,408 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,408 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,408 miles
    Test number
    832964127556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,902 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    223520571348
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,440 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    641392205930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,978 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    178783891194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 265/75/16 bf goodrich a/t

  5. Pass72,721 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    679344726693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,500 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    334834053791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    182669154565
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessively worn

  8. Fail67,696 miles (+1,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    193827102766
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit: 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessively worn

  9. Pass65,805 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,805 miles
    Test number
    277106110054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,600 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    879819406387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    121816934245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slightly oil coated (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively none locking and low results (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail60,386 miles (+2,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    990789357588
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slightly oil coated (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively none locking and low results (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass57,964 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    731965547207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,186 miles (+1,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    995117175102
    • NoteSome corrosion rear cross member

  15. Pass54,205 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    539037664139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass52,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    529224763127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,666 miles (+1,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    298484963436
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail51,438 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    357093172197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass51,438 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    487943872158
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass49,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,210 miles
    Test number
    576921481102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail49,207 miles (+1,536)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    798711281145
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass47,671 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    744632980131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,665 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,665 miles
    Test number
    244011569187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,099 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    112615878104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    690461977162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,034 miles (+1,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    781521077156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass37,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    101404886132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 UON

Does T518 UON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 UON is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T518 UON?
The MOT on T518 UON is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 UON done?
T518 UON was recorded at 75,408 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,888 miles a year.
Has T518 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 UON has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T518 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 T518 UON find?
T518 UON passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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