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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T534 YVOMOT history

T534 YVO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,837 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T534 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T534 YVO was last recorded at 121,837 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 9,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,239 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,598 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,837 miles
  • 2025 – 112,239 miles
  • 2024 – 105,441 miles
  • 2023 – 100,728 miles
  • 2022 – 96,250 miles
  • 2021 – 91,795 miles
  • 2020 – 84,768 miles
  • 2019 – 75,450 miles
  • 2017 – 74,878 miles
  • 2016 – 74,545 miles
  • 2014 – 73,847 miles
  • 2013 – 73,533 miles
  • 2012 – 72,755 miles
  • 2011 – 70,911 miles
  • 2010 – 69,386 miles
  • 2009 – 68,148 miles
  • 2008 – 64,866 miles
  • 2007 – 61,844 miles
  • 2006 – 53,021 miles
  • 2005 – 41,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,837 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • ADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET MOUNTING BASE AREAS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre starting to crack split in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering box has a slight leak in several places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front shock absorber turrets are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,837 miles (+9,598)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    626236150601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,239 miles (+6,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    940617123900
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,441 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,441 miles
    Test number
    272461771504
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,728 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    466490610860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,250 miles (+4,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    506195896168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass91,795 miles (+7,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,795 miles
    Test number
    878654807359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass84,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    183113104769
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,765 miles (+9,315)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    834263781840
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    138380151886
    • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET MOUNTING BASE AREAS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack split in places
    • AdvisoryPower steering box has a slight leak in several places

  10. Fail75,450 miles (+572)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    862403416752
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret corroded front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded away (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET MOUNTING BASE AREAS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack split in places
    • AdvisoryPower steering box has a slight leak in several places

  11. Pass74,878 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    932314035725
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber turrets are corroded

  12. Fail74,865 miles (+320)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    140071947382
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole in chassis at mounting point (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber turrets are corroded

  13. Pass74,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    342081263818
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber turret is badly corroded and on the limits
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turrets are quite badly corroded in places.

  14. Fail74,545 miles (+698)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    938251035286
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe on top of offside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside front brake pipe in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail by trailing arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting area on rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail by trailing arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside mounting area on rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber turret is badly corroded and on the limits
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber turrets are quite badly corroded in places.

  15. Pass73,847 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    668143284219
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak( dripping)from engine

  16. Fail73,847 miles (+314)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    859663684223
    • Repaired at testBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak( dripping)from engine

  17. Pass73,533 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    576929263209
    • Note*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN. NEARSIDE ON INNER FACE WORN APPROX 5mm ***
    • NoteALL tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn.

  18. Fail73,533 miles (+778)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    878468463286
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Note*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN. NEARSIDE ON INNER FACE WORN APPROX 5mm ***
    • NoteALL tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn.

  19. Pass72,755 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    375559162207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,635 miles (+1,724)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    497292412257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slightly pitted on threads.

  21. Pass70,911 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    359763711451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    424594440428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,386 miles (+1,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    623534540323
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass68,148 miles (+3,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    533702859383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass64,866 miles (+3,022)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    901994958389
    • DangerousClutch pedal rubber missiong
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear of main brake pipe
    • NotePlay in n/s/r wheel bearing

  26. Pass61,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    822881057366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,844 miles (+8,823)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    360491457380
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass53,021 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    223214356378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,870 miles (+11,598)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    553438146317
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  30. Pass41,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    414284255467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T534 YVO

Does T534 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T534 YVO is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T534 YVO?
The MOT on T534 YVO is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T534 YVO done?
T534 YVO was recorded at 121,837 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has T534 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T534 YVO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T534 YVO 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 T534 YVO find?
T534 YVO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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