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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T617 UYAMOT history

T617 UYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 311,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
311,701 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T617 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T617 UYA was last recorded at 311,701 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2015: 24,385 miles, lower than 234,530 miles on 24 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,722 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,979 miles
Average per year
10,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 311,701 miles
  • 2025 – 304,722 miles
  • 2024 – 297,027 miles
  • 2022 – 290,586 miles
  • 2021 – 284,205 miles
  • 2020 – 278,136 miles
  • 2019 – 273,003 miles
  • 2018 – 267,082 miles
  • 2017 – 265,830 miles
  • 2016 – 253,857 miles
  • 2015 – 243,851 miles
  • 2014 – 234,530 miles
  • 2013 – 224,062 miles
  • 2012 – 211,950 miles
  • 2011 – 200,907 miles
  • 2010 – 188,419 miles
  • 2009 – 172,552 miles
  • 2008 – 152,492 miles
  • 2007 – 128,257 miles
  • 2006 – 102,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    311,701 miles
    Test number
    790742910193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail311,701 miles (+6,979)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,701 miles
    Test number
    269740180463
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass304,722 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    304,722 miles
    Test number
    716622302432
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail304,722 miles (+7,695)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,722 miles
    Test number
    562044354254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass297,027 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    297,027 miles
    Test number
    976559916937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail297,023 miles (+6,437)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,023 miles
    Test number
    597017921621
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass290,586 miles (+6,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    290,586 miles
    Test number
    176128601206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass284,205 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    284,205 miles
    Test number
    986061385132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail284,200 miles (+6,064)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,200 miles
    Test number
    805404000298
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass278,136 miles (+5,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    278,136 miles
    Test number
    679536938491
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass273,003 miles (+52)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    273,003 miles
    Test number
    235168946792
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail272,951 miles (+5,869)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,951 miles
    Test number
    696581454200
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass267,082 miles (+1,252)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    267,082 miles
    Test number
    814361476219
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Pass265,830 miles (+3,169)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    265,830 miles
    Test number
    425341580132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ON CALLIPER (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DAMPER BUSH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion NR CENTRE BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass262,661 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    262,661 miles
    Test number
    344251044447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail262,658 miles (+8,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,658 miles
    Test number
    922220271852
    • FailureOffside Drag link 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 low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass253,857 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    253,857 miles
    Test number
    625623971210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail253,854 miles (+10,003)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,854 miles
    Test number
    285601222992
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass243,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    243,851 miles
    Test number
    129163315423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail24,385 miles (-210,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    815833415079
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass234,530 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    234,530 miles
    Test number
    867364224008
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail234,267 miles (+10,205)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,267 miles
    Test number
    459614614013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass224,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    224,062 miles
    Test number
    175481313414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail224,062 miles (+12,112)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,062 miles
    Test number
    805249603056
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  25. Pass211,950 miles (+11,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    211,950 miles
    Test number
    105532612403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass200,907 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    200,907 miles
    Test number
    916479211079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail200,798 miles (+12,379)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,798 miles
    Test number
    236654911010
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  28. Pass188,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    188,419 miles
    Test number
    183932120470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail188,419 miles (+15,867)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,419 miles
    Test number
    122290820011
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Fail172,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,552 miles
    Test number
    212626309087
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass172,552 miles (+20,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    172,552 miles
    Test number
    792356009083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass152,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    152,492 miles
    Test number
    183870918047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Fail152,492 miles (+24,235)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,492 miles
    Test number
    420587108018
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  34. Pass128,257 miles (+25,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    128,257 miles
    Test number
    532298807095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass102,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    722354706060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T617 UYA

Does T617 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T617 UYA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T617 UYA?
The MOT on T617 UYA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T617 UYA done?
T617 UYA was recorded at 311,701 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,435 miles a year.
Has T617 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T617 UYA has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T617 UYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T617 UYA find?
T617 UYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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