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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T654 MEYMOT history

T654 MEY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
120,882 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T654 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T654 MEY was last recorded at 120,882 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2009: 10,993 miles, lower than 55,475 miles on 14 Jan 2008.
  • 14 Aug 2013: 82,601 miles, lower than 770,373 miles on 15 May 2012.

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
118,601 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
4,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,882 miles
  • 2023 – 118,601 miles
  • 2022 – 113,988 miles
  • 2020 – 109,615 miles
  • 2019 – 105,562 miles
  • 2018 – 96,193 miles
  • 2016 – 93,213 miles
  • 2015 – 90,176 miles
  • 2014 – 87,176 miles
  • 2013 – 82,601 miles
  • 2012 – 770,373 miles
  • 2011 – 71,792 miles
  • 2010 – 67,026 miles
  • 2009 – 10,993 miles
  • 2008 – 55,475 miles
  • 2006 – 49,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,882 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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,882 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,882 miles
    Test number
    283670915766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,601 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,601 miles
    Test number
    122194211720
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail118,601 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,601 miles
    Test number
    656905661048
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,988 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,988 miles
    Test number
    823488694536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,987 miles (+4,372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    699453795193
    • MajorFront Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play joint from steering box to column (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Both tyres hitting front arms (2.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass109,615 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,615 miles
    Test number
    357927703144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,614 miles (+4,052)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    182632201364
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety enging fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    786771954569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,562 miles (+9,369)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    848887546000
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass96,193 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    543463717976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,213 miles
    Test number
    570757405910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848486632645
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass90,176 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,176 miles
    Test number
    284861595956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,176 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    647652944355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,601 miles (-687,772)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    155406123230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass770,373 miles (+698,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    770,373 miles
    Test number
    467156232161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,792 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    785048711137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,026 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    700852480017
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slight play n/s front hub
    • NoteDrivers seat worn

  19. Fail67,025 miles (+56,032)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    710291880046
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slight play n/s front hub
    • NoteDrivers seat worn

  20. Pass10,993 miles (-44,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,993 miles
    Test number
    482616329085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,475 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    402304918054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    844936746324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T654 MEY

Does T654 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T654 MEY expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T654 MEY?
The MOT on T654 MEY expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T654 MEY done?
T654 MEY was recorded at 120,882 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 4,124 miles a year.
Has T654 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T654 MEY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T654 MEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T654 MEY find?
T654 MEY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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