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Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T549 TOVMOT history

T549 TOV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,609 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 TOV was last recorded at 106,609 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,298 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,311 miles
Average per year
1,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,609 miles
  • 2024 – 102,298 miles
  • 2013 – 101,222 miles
  • 2012 – 98,779 miles
  • 2011 – 96,158 miles
  • 2010 – 93,703 miles
  • 2009 – 90,610 miles
  • 2008 – 87,796 miles
  • 2007 – 83,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,609 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Oil leaks from, engine , differentials, transfer box

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,609 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,609 miles
    Test number
    852679189685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  2. Pass102,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    562417956425
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail102,298 miles (+1,076)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    340239782978
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,222 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,222 miles
    Test number
    377439423235
    • DangerousOil leaks from, engine , differentials, transfer box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged to the nearside front
    • NoteRear wiper split

  5. Fail101,222 miles (+2,443)5 dangerous14 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,222 miles
    Test number
    977445123235
    • DangerousOil leak
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • DangerousOil leak from nearside front steering swivle joint
    • DangerousOil leak from offside front steering swivel joint
    • DangerousOil leaks from, engine , differentials, transfer box
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged to the nearside front
    • NoteRear wiper split

  6. Pass98,779 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    168793422257
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  7. Fail98,779 miles (+2,621)6 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    537594012248
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f bottom door hinge worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass96,158 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    768111221285
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs

  9. Fail96,158 miles (+2,455)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    296316611294
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs

  10. Pass93,703 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    911990600258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door hinge broken
    • NoteOil leaks from engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight underbody surface rust

  11. Fail93,702 miles (+3,092)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    950674390168
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door hinge broken
    • NoteOil leaks from engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight underbody surface rust

  12. Pass90,610 miles (+2,814)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    264467609123
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteDrivers door has slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leaks front and rear
    • NoteUnderbody surface rust setting in

  13. Pass87,796 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    140470458067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    562767547016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T549 TOV

Does T549 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 TOV is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T549 TOV?
The MOT on T549 TOV is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 TOV done?
T549 TOV was recorded at 106,609 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,243 miles a year.
Has T549 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 TOV has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T549 TOV 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 T549 TOV find?
T549 TOV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis.

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