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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T574 VAMMOT history

T574 VAM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
168,765 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T574 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T574 VAM was last recorded at 168,765 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,765 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,765 miles
  • 2024 – 168,740 miles
  • 2022 – 168,537 miles
  • 2021 – 168,137 miles
  • 2020 – 165,120 miles
  • 2019 – 146,038 miles
  • 2018 – 137,389 miles
  • 2017 – 137,090 miles
  • 2015 – 136,515 miles
  • 2014 – 131,820 miles
  • 2012 – 123,886 miles
  • 2011 – 118,704 miles
  • 2010 – 111,578 miles
  • 2009 – 103,754 miles
  • 2008 – 98,546 miles
  • 2006 – 94,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,765 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    377894339038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,765 miles (+25)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    176275875741
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass168,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,740 miles
    Test number
    575778270859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,740 miles (+203)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,740 miles
    Test number
    228265652406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass168,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    609948788999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,537 miles (+400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    375788191829
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass168,137 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,137 miles
    Test number
    827385636013
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail168,092 miles (+2,972)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,092 miles
    Test number
    562468633696
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated in oil from front axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass165,120 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,120 miles
    Test number
    998915954937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,109 miles (+19,071)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,109 miles
    Test number
    957115317034
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass146,038 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,038 miles
    Test number
    542817087932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,389 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    742998893658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,090 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,090 miles
    Test number
    152331637256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,515 miles (+4,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    143188006988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass131,820 miles (+7,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    137257694073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass123,886 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    578141612399
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Fail123,885 miles (+5,181)1 dangerous13 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    437075402440
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass118,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,704 miles
    Test number
    726131201333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,704 miles (+7,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,704 miles
    Test number
    896980201360
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  20. Pass111,578 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,578 miles
    Test number
    644225320259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    732598859055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,754 miles (+5,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    571937459066
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass98,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    753332738034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,546 miles (+4,208)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    270041738059
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass94,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    151582416386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,338 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    792941316392
    • FailureLower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about T574 VAM

Does T574 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T574 VAM expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T574 VAM?
The MOT on T574 VAM expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T574 VAM done?
T574 VAM was recorded at 168,765 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 4,056 miles a year.
Has T574 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T574 VAM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T574 VAM 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 T574 VAM find?
T574 VAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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