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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T589 EAFMOT history

T589 EAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 224,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
224,630 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 EAF
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
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 EAF was last recorded at 224,630 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2006: 7,900 miles, lower than 76,985 miles on 24 Oct 2005.

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
221,601 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,029 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,630 miles
  • 2024 – 221,601 miles
  • 2023 – 218,503 miles
  • 2022 – 215,998 miles
  • 2021 – 213,475 miles
  • 2020 – 210,304 miles
  • 2019 – 202,783 miles
  • 2018 – 196,232 miles
  • 2017 – 190,145 miles
  • 2016 – 186,182 miles
  • 2014 – 170,782 miles
  • 2013 – 160,381 miles
  • 2012 – 152,518 miles
  • 2011 – 142,768 miles
  • 2010 – 133,363 miles
  • 2009 – 123,592 miles
  • 2008 – 114,856 miles
  • 2007 – 104,501 miles
  • 2006 – 7,900 miles
  • 2005 – 76,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,630 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers side (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,630 miles (+3,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    224,630 miles
    Test number
    927206257996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers side (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  2. Pass221,601 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,601 miles
    Test number
    702787862027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  3. Fail221,600 miles (+3,097)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,600 miles
    Test number
    760397060376
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  4. Pass218,503 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    218,503 miles
    Test number
    182944369907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass215,998 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    215,998 miles
    Test number
    339844149854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass213,475 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    213,475 miles
    Test number
    218834030272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail213,468 miles (+3,164)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,468 miles
    Test number
    355884424719
    • DangerousOffside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,304 miles
    Test number
    201334893782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail210,297 miles (+7,514)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,297 miles
    Test number
    386336234338
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,783 miles (+6,551)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,783 miles
    Test number
    876034631811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass196,232 miles (+6,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    196,232 miles
    Test number
    962783648173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass190,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    190,145 miles
    Test number
    318096836550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail190,145 miles (+3,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,145 miles
    Test number
    684388173309
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass186,182 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    186,182 miles
    Test number
    531377316752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass182,751 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    182,751 miles
    Test number
    901103122605
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail182,746 miles (+11,964)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,746 miles
    Test number
    206921748197
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass170,782 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    170,782 miles
    Test number
    319218404301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront prop joint worn

  18. Fail170,777 miles (+10,396)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,777 miles
    Test number
    499405304316
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront prop joint worn

  19. Pass160,381 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    160,381 miles
    Test number
    698471503335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail160,171 miles (+7,653)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    358550893482
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass152,518 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    152,518 miles
    Test number
    935072712350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,314 miles (+9,546)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,314 miles
    Test number
    896384802336
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass142,768 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    142,768 miles
    Test number
    126407191258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail142,616 miles (+9,253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,616 miles
    Test number
    535572891234
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass133,363 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    133,363 miles
    Test number
    413320800324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail133,350 miles (+9,758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,350 miles
    Test number
    190748090275
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass123,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    950107369233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail123,592 miles (+8,736)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    150426269236
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass114,856 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,856 miles
    Test number
    411679788296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass104,501 miles (+96,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    290012887281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass7,900 miles (-69,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,900 miles
    Test number
    173091606308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass76,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    142187295254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 EAF

Does T589 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 EAF is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T589 EAF?
The MOT on T589 EAF is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 EAF done?
T589 EAF was recorded at 224,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has T589 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 EAF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T589 EAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T589 EAF find?
T589 EAF passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers side; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts corroded, and 1 more.

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