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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T578 UYAMOT history

T578 UYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,994 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 UYA
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 UYA was last recorded at 121,994 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,542 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
2,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,994 miles
  • 2025 – 120,542 miles
  • 2024 – 119,509 miles
  • 2023 – 118,750 miles
  • 2021 – 112,748 miles
  • 2020 – 110,392 miles
  • 2019 – 103,232 miles
  • 2018 – 101,098 miles
  • 2017 – 100,544 miles
  • 2016 – 99,825 miles
  • 2015 – 98,311 miles
  • 2014 – 97,479 miles
  • 2012 – 89,523 miles
  • 2011 – 82,917 miles
  • 2010 – 80,320 miles
  • 2009 – 78,680 miles
  • 2008 – 74,463 miles
  • 2007 – 69,797 miles
  • 2006 – 64,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    102392105063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,994 miles (+1,452)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    406899720092
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass120,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    395930088344
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront drag link dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,542 miles (+1,033)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    188306920672
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront drag link dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,509 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    179975896012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,503 miles (+753)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,503 miles
    Test number
    477290217225
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass118,750 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,750 miles
    Test number
    843952916272
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail118,746 miles (+5,998)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    581079994422
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  9. Pass112,748 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    123666971836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,735 miles (+2,343)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,735 miles
    Test number
    200739632778
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman arm . directly from steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable loose

  11. Pass110,392 miles (+7,160)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    454848210237
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering uj

  12. Pass103,232 miles (+2,134)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    273964367799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight cuts and marks in various tyres
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak from back of engine
    • AdvisoryOil misting around front axle diff pinion seal
    • AdvisoryOil misting around steering box lower drop arm
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
    • AdvisorySlight movement felt in steering column top UJ
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transfer box
    • AdvisorySlight play felt in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySmall corrosion hole in front bulk head body exterior panel

  13. Pass101,098 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    841875129939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to wear blocks (3mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play top UJ on column under bonnet (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBall joint boot split (on top of rear axle)

  14. Fail101,097 miles (+553)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    822842536804
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt located at left side of hub (not track control arm) (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to wear blocks (3mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play top UJ on column under bonnet (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBall joint boot split (on top of rear axle)

  15. Pass100,544 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    666206817501
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass99,825 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    322217831508
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass98,311 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,311 miles
    Test number
    726584665096
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass97,479 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    145107714457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,523 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,523 miles
    Test number
    826853312354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail89,511 miles (+6,594)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    179141812341
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass82,917 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    305828301370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass80,320 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    772816850286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,310 miles (+1,630)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    482222350293
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass78,680 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,680 miles
    Test number
    813325789226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail78,654 miles (+4,191)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,654 miles
    Test number
    933451479298
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass74,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    820305168182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail74,442 miles (+4,645)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    873955668182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass69,797 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    624962077126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail69,785 miles (+5,272)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    694211977138
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly out of shape

  30. Pass64,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    154734686149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 UYA

Does T578 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 UYA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 UYA?
The MOT on T578 UYA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 UYA done?
T578 UYA was recorded at 121,994 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
Has T578 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 UYA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T578 UYA 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 T578 UYA find?
T578 UYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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