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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T543 PECMOT history

T543 PEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,686 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 PEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 PEC was last recorded at 178,686 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,174 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,512 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,686 miles
  • 2025 – 174,174 miles
  • 2024 – 173,507 miles
  • 2023 – 171,684 miles
  • 2022 – 170,251 miles
  • 2021 – 165,056 miles
  • 2020 – 163,427 miles
  • 2019 – 150,276 miles
  • 2017 – 136,059 miles
  • 2016 – 121,953 miles
  • 2015 – 103,433 miles
  • 2007 – 99,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened slight play also

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom section

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,686 miles
    Test number
    171099998133
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail178,686 miles (+4,512)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,686 miles
    Test number
    273785149613
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass174,174 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    982562499484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,158 miles (+651)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,158 miles
    Test number
    759481815648
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,507 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,507 miles
    Test number
    326428212794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,684 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,684 miles
    Test number
    453295615462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,251 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,251 miles
    Test number
    623436060682
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened slight play also (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,227 miles (+5,171)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,227 miles
    Test number
    880244133443
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn above differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened slight play also (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,056 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,056 miles
    Test number
    989154868574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,427 miles (+13,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,427 miles
    Test number
    818827872070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,276 miles (+14,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    759224067064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,059 miles (+14,106)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    982580955856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,953 miles (+18,520)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    951844348394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,433 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    806893809719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,012 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    142790247246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail98,923 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    394422527433
    • FailureCentre Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    241692726180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 PEC

Does T543 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 PEC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 PEC?
The MOT on T543 PEC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 PEC done?
T543 PEC was recorded at 178,686 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has T543 PEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 PEC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 PEC 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 T543 PEC find?
T543 PEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.

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