
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T590 MECMOT history
T590 MEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 191,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 191,657 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T590 MEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T590 MEC was last recorded at 191,657 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Nov 2006: 16,132 miles, lower than 158,476 miles on 30 Nov 2005.
- 31 Oct 2017: 90,177 miles, lower than 179,607 miles on 30 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 188,497 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,160 miles
- Average per year
- 1,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,657 miles
- 2025 – 188,497 miles
- 2024 – 185,300 miles
- 2021 – 185,282 miles
- 2020 – 184,817 miles
- 2019 – 183,496 miles
- 2018 – 181,016 miles
- 2017 – 90,177 miles
- 2016 – 178,418 miles
- 2015 – 176,832 miles
- 2014 – 173,968 miles
- 2013 – 172,884 miles
- 2012 – 169,223 miles
- 2011 – 167,218 miles
- 2010 – 164,519 miles
- 2009 – 163,690 miles
- 2008 – 162,999 miles
- 2007 – 161,056 miles
- 2006 – 16,132 miles
- 2005 – 158,476 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,657 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 191,657 miles
- Test number
- 723806518343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,497 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 188,497 miles
- Test number
- 826766022197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,300 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 185,300 miles
- Test number
- 545537185812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,282 miles (+465)2 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,282 miles
- Test number
- 322072762021
- DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both mountings detached from alloy body (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both mounts detached from alloy body (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to leak from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seat drivers seat as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near out rigger as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at pedals as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @ strut as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll body mounts corroded
- AdvisoryAll out riggers corroded not excessive
Pass184,817 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 184,817 miles
- Test number
- 120829034030
- AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose Various panels damaged but no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various parts (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail184,817 miles (+1,321)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,817 miles
- Test number
- 644654081901
- DangerousFront Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass183,496 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 183,496 miles
- Test number
- 262083831182
- AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose Various (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail183,495 miles (+2,479)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,495 miles
- Test number
- 204438647972
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component missing Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose Various (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass181,016 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 181,016 miles
- Test number
- 780501380008
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks.
- AdvisoryVehicle body & chassis corroded but solid.
Fail181,014 miles (+90,837)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,014 miles
- Test number
- 688695610764
- DangerousFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outriggers, both. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks.
- AdvisoryVehicle body & chassis corroded but solid.
Pass90,177 miles (-89,430)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 90,177 miles
- Test number
- 159023956671
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut, no cord showing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle very dirty underside
Fail179,607 miles (+1,189)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,607 miles
- Test number
- 416813468298
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Most x member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut, no cord showing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle very dirty underside
Pass178,418 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 178,418 miles
- Test number
- 716325087445
- AdvisoryCorroded underside but still solid
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult
Fail178,417 miles (+1,585)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,417 miles
- Test number
- 969163499776
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCorroded underside but still solid
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle dirty underneath making close inspection difficult
Pass176,832 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 176,832 miles
- Test number
- 299495264411
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded but solid.
Fail176,832 miles (+2,864)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,832 miles
- Test number
- 488029516883
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded but solid.
Pass173,968 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 173,968 miles
- Test number
- 306908634391
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.
Fail173,966 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,966 miles
- Test number
- 678358634343
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle underside muddy making close inspection difficult.
Pass172,884 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 172,884 miles
- Test number
- 388955123374
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCab interior light inop
Fail172,884 miles (+3,661)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,884 miles
- Test number
- 919052123367
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCab interior light inop
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Pass169,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 169,223 miles
- Test number
- 875439712358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,223 miles (+2,005)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,223 miles
- Test number
- 236479812367
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass167,218 miles (+2,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 167,218 miles
- Test number
- 478252531375
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass164,519 miles (+829)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 164,519 miles
- Test number
- 232589010323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,690 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 163,690 miles
- Test number
- 584042729357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,999 miles (+1,943)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 162,999 miles
- Test number
- 394113538382
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass161,056 miles (+144,924)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 161,056 miles
- Test number
- 480687317381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,132 miles (-142,344)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 16,132 miles
- Test number
- 434838726487
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass158,476 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 158,476 miles
- Test number
- 930694735367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,453 miles12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,453 miles
- Test number
- 221769625327
- FailureFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about T590 MEC
- Does T590 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T590 MEC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T590 MEC?
- The MOT on T590 MEC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T590 MEC done?
- T590 MEC was recorded at 191,657 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
- Has T590 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T590 MEC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T590 MEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T590 MEC find?
- T590 MEC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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