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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T561 NECMOT history

T561 NEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
120,090 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 NEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 NEC was last recorded at 120,090 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,212 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,878 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,090 miles
  • 2025 – 118,212 miles
  • 2022 – 117,661 miles
  • 2021 – 117,099 miles
  • 2020 – 116,762 miles
  • 2019 – 116,103 miles
  • 2017 – 115,424 miles
  • 2016 – 114,981 miles
  • 2015 – 114,171 miles
  • 2014 – 112,814 miles
  • 2013 – 110,860 miles
  • 2012 – 108,576 miles
  • 2011 – 104,171 miles
  • 2010 – 96,717 miles
  • 2009 – 89,842 miles
  • 2008 – 81,663 miles
  • 2007 – 76,052 miles
  • 2006 – 71,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,090 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead near brake servo (6.1.1 (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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • BODY CORRODED NO SHARP EDGES UNDER WINDSCREEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,090 miles (+1,878)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    673260296805
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,212 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    573179107059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail118,209 miles (+548)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,209 miles
    Test number
    546004292389
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BULK HEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass117,661 miles (+562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    352198675840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass117,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    937452306856
    • AdvisoryBODY CORRODED NO SHARP EDGES UNDER WINDSCREEN

  6. Fail117,099 miles (+337)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    385767105657
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBODY CORRODED NO SHARP EDGES UNDER WINDSCREEN

  7. Pass116,762 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,762 miles
    Test number
    538571954539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

  8. Fail116,761 miles (+658)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    671683756421
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

  9. Pass116,103 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    748357873213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,424 miles (+443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,424 miles
    Test number
    188008140275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

  11. Pass114,981 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    560481576206
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls cracking

  12. Fail114,981 miles (+810)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    234638170778
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls cracking

  13. Pass114,171 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    960680919190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass112,814 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    678773994286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,860 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    146276553151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,576 miles (+4,405)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,576 miles
    Test number
    177363222177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres perishing

  17. Pass104,171 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    955560631176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,717 miles (+6,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    420328020128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass89,842 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    793481539173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass88,560 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    162562889027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,663 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    163048788070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    962542497091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,052 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    973452997054
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Fail76,052 miles (+4,476)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    401432797001
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass71,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,576 miles
    Test number
    840135496071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 NEC

Does T561 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T561 NEC is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T561 NEC?
The MOT on T561 NEC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T561 NEC done?
T561 NEC was recorded at 120,090 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has T561 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 NEC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T561 NEC 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 T561 NEC find?
T561 NEC passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead near brake servo.

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