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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T621 NECMOT history

T621 NEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,735 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T621 NEC
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
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T621 NEC was last recorded at 133,735 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,712 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,735 miles
  • 2025 – 132,345 miles
  • 2024 – 131,189 miles
  • 2023 – 129,377 miles
  • 2022 – 127,885 miles
  • 2021 – 126,305 miles
  • 2020 – 124,685 miles
  • 2019 – 122,487 miles
  • 2018 – 119,613 miles
  • 2017 – 116,737 miles
  • 2016 – 113,596 miles
  • 2015 – 110,236 miles
  • 2014 – 107,226 miles
  • 2013 – 104,464 miles
  • 2012 – 100,012 miles
  • 2011 – 96,335 miles
  • 2010 – 92,065 miles
  • 2009 – 86,980 miles
  • 2008 – 83,325 miles
  • 2007 – 79,239 miles
  • 2006 – 75,710 miles
  • 2005 – 73,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,735 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,735 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    148582521619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,712 miles (+1,367)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,712 miles
    Test number
    423357385677
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to top spring mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis corroded near front bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust hanger corroded and missing

  3. Pass132,345 miles (+1,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    705114356583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer temporary fuel cap fitted, but sealing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backplate is detached on one screw fixing

  4. Pass131,189 miles (+1,812)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    368485435301
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner disc backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,377 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    880800974545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass127,885 miles (+1,580)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,885 miles
    Test number
    959417112373
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass126,305 miles (+1,620)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,305 miles
    Test number
    749409623125
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc rusty poor

  8. Pass124,685 miles (+2,198)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    107635629247
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower out rigger rusty poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake gards rusty poor

  9. Pass122,487 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    645161045608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear out rigger corroding

  10. Fail122,485 miles (+2,872)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    770717986051
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear out rigger corroding

  11. Pass119,613 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,613 miles
    Test number
    692557105619
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre has cut in wall but no to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail119,606 miles (+2,869)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,606 miles
    Test number
    909064721062
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 12 inches of front arm mount into body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie and x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie and x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre has cut in wall but no to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass116,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    593169880003
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop uj worn

  14. Fail116,737 miles (+3,141)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    993746917900
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop uj worn

  15. Pass113,596 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    645258338639
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass110,236 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    882240135786
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass107,226 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,226 miles
    Test number
    817485564246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f outrigger holed

  18. Fail107,226 miles (+2,762)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,226 miles
    Test number
    698825264291
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f outrigger holed

  19. Pass104,464 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    328813983227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,391 miles (+4,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,391 miles
    Test number
    827844973244
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass100,012 miles (+3,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    748745252200
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes rusty

  22. Pass96,335 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    499266561297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Fail96,318 miles (+4,253)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,318 miles
    Test number
    179162861232
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass92,065 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    124761970245
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Fail92,055 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    860198460222
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass86,980 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    371985169287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,325 miles (+4,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    664620068286
    • NoteNear side front wheel bearing slight play

  28. Pass79,239 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    900888567247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,710 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    434267456287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    73,023 miles
    Test number
    232259965261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T621 NEC

Does T621 NEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T621 NEC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T621 NEC?
The MOT on T621 NEC is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T621 NEC done?
T621 NEC was recorded at 133,735 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,887 miles a year.
Has T621 NEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T621 NEC has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T621 NEC 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 T621 NEC find?
T621 NEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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