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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T559 TNPMOT history

T559 TNP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,904 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T559 TNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T559 TNP was last recorded at 199,904 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,891 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,904 miles
  • 2025 – 191,795 miles
  • 2024 – 184,028 miles
  • 2023 – 180,786 miles
  • 2021 – 179,900 miles
  • 2020 – 177,454 miles
  • 2019 – 173,073 miles
  • 2018 – 167,603 miles
  • 2017 – 162,615 miles
  • 2016 – 156,293 miles
  • 2015 – 152,306 miles
  • 2014 – 146,820 miles
  • 2013 – 142,184 miles
  • 2012 – 135,696 miles
  • 2011 – 128,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,904 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,904 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,904 miles
    Test number
    604585545611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail199,891 miles (+8,096)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,891 miles
    Test number
    955170304550
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass191,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,795 miles
    Test number
    265900006602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,795 miles (+7,767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,795 miles
    Test number
    907076384068
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass184,028 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,028 miles
    Test number
    902113262747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,786 miles
    Test number
    794160427013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,786 miles (+886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,786 miles
    Test number
    448156249717
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  8. Pass179,900 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,900 miles
    Test number
    903528623699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass177,454 miles (+4,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,454 miles
    Test number
    197660255070
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF + NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,073 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,073 miles
    Test number
    427948305046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,603 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,603 miles
    Test number
    148663585215
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail167,594 miles (+4,979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,594 miles
    Test number
    608637810917
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass162,615 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,615 miles
    Test number
    715489319283
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass156,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,293 miles
    Test number
    993658880222
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  15. Fail156,293 miles (+3,987)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,293 miles
    Test number
    250998376889
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  16. Pass152,306 miles (+5,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,306 miles
    Test number
    581543316965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass146,820 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,820 miles
    Test number
    316269914470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,184 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    186082433236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,696 miles (+6,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,696 miles
    Test number
    335264932474
    • NoteVery slight play swivels

  20. Pass128,892 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    106285131249
    • NoteBoth front hubs have slight play
    • NoteExcessive oil leaks

  21. Fail128,891 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,891 miles
    Test number
    278314231238
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front hubs have slight play
    • NoteExcessive oil leaks

Questions about T559 TNP

Does T559 TNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T559 TNP is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T559 TNP?
The MOT on T559 TNP is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T559 TNP done?
T559 TNP was recorded at 199,904 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has T559 TNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T559 TNP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T559 TNP 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 T559 TNP find?
T559 TNP passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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