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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T560 NECMOT history

T560 NEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,079 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T560 NEC
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T560 NEC was last recorded at 186,079 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 8,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 13,777 miles, lower than 125,503 miles on 3 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,720 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,359 miles
Average per year
6,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,079 miles
  • 2025 – 177,720 miles
  • 2024 – 170,380 miles
  • 2023 – 161,459 miles
  • 2022 – 151,691 miles
  • 2021 – 150,842 miles
  • 2020 – 142,011 miles
  • 2019 – 131,350 miles
  • 2018 – 125,503 miles
  • 2017 – 120,331 miles
  • 2016 – 115,574 miles
  • 2014 – 106,630 miles
  • 2013 – 98,201 miles
  • 2012 – 90,527 miles
  • 2011 – 86,772 miles
  • 2010 – 85,497 miles
  • 2009 – 85,118 miles
  • 2007 – 71,910 miles
  • 2006 – 59,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,079 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,079 miles (+8,359)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,079 miles
    Test number
    294973301406
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,720 miles (+7,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,720 miles
    Test number
    180056358916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,380 miles (+8,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,380 miles
    Test number
    366164026220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass161,459 miles (+9,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,459 miles
    Test number
    510373118571
    • AdvisorySteering has slight play on nearside( rear joint ) . and offside inner joint

  5. Pass151,691 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,691 miles
    Test number
    351914301993
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,842 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,842 miles
    Test number
    861740830209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,011 miles
    Test number
    241721235241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,011 miles (+10,661)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,011 miles
    Test number
    252654037426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,350 miles (+117,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,350 miles
    Test number
    420219674098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail13,777 miles (-111,726)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,777 miles
    Test number
    542209777728
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe across axie to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass125,503 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    881588062109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail125,502 miles (+5,171)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    361305581880
    • FailureFuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass120,331 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,331 miles
    Test number
    345951599701
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail120,277 miles (+4,703)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    149499971603
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass115,574 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    880862991522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,630 miles (+8,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    526107214280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,201 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    605213603293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    759315912220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,526 miles (+3,754)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    167054512289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass86,772 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    635189791155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass85,497 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    292270700256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,118 miles (+13,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    790338799148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,910 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    304266977237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    443610276290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T560 NEC

Does T560 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T560 NEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T560 NEC?
The MOT on T560 NEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T560 NEC done?
T560 NEC was recorded at 186,079 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
Has T560 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T560 NEC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T560 NEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T560 NEC find?
T560 NEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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