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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T657 PEOMOT history

T657 PEO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,401 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 PEO
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 PEO was last recorded at 90,401 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,401 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,401 miles
  • 2023 – 90,401 miles
  • 2022 – 90,401 miles
  • 2020 – 90,373 miles
  • 2019 – 89,298 miles
  • 2018 – 81,191 miles
  • 2017 – 77,382 miles
  • 2016 – 75,082 miles
  • 2015 – 69,706 miles
  • 2014 – 66,735 miles
  • 2013 – 62,102 miles
  • 2011 – 62,071 miles
  • 2010 – 60,586 miles
  • 2009 – 50,822 miles
  • 2008 – 50,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,401 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    779776258080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,401 miles3 dangerous13 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    877753244267
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    782027981408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,401 miles (+28)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    561913192553
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass90,373 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    290149205374
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail90,373 miles (+1,075)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    711228631829
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass89,298 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,298 miles
    Test number
    752596026424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,191 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    284272293146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,382 miles
    Test number
    275728702325
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has general light corrosion

  10. Fail77,382 miles (+2,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,382 miles
    Test number
    465157113913
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has general light corrosion

  11. Pass75,082 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    603328666631
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box control arm (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass69,706 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    671064590251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,735 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    789917904345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,102 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    127365803388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail62,090 miles (+19)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    426372703394
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail62,071 miles (+1,485)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    658940241353
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door handle insecure

  17. Pass60,586 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    352445870479
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner face

  18. Fail60,576 miles (+9,754)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    374054170430
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner face

  19. Pass50,822 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    191283599094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,810 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    280290658020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass50,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    861050358091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T657 PEO

Does T657 PEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T657 PEO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T657 PEO?
The MOT on T657 PEO 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 T657 PEO done?
T657 PEO was recorded at 90,401 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,127 miles a year.
Has T657 PEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 PEO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T657 PEO 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 T657 PEO find?
T657 PEO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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