Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T659 AVYMOT history
T659 AVY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 178,751 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T659 AVY
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T659 AVY was last recorded at 178,751 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,550 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,201 miles
- Average per year
- 6,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,751 miles
- 2025 – 175,550 miles
- 2024 – 171,710 miles
- 2023 – 169,069 miles
- 2022 – 167,908 miles
- 2021 – 161,791 miles
- 2020 – 151,893 miles
- 2019 – 145,469 miles
- 2018 – 135,863 miles
- 2017 – 125,275 miles
- 2016 – 113,599 miles
- 2015 – 110,209 miles
- 2013 – 104,010 miles
- 2012 – 97,329 miles
- 2010 – 93,389 miles
- 2009 – 90,052 miles
- 2008 – 87,316 miles
- 2007 – 69,604 miles
- 2006 – 50,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust noisy Centre exhaust box has been removed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 178,751 miles
- Test number
- 906022664348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,751 miles (+3,201)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,751 miles
- Test number
- 170084495110
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass175,550 miles (+68)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 175,550 miles
- Test number
- 465759519283
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail175,482 miles (+3,772)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,482 miles
- Test number
- 980242456927
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 85 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass171,710 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,710 miles
- Test number
- 106181339053
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Centre exhaust box has been removed (8.1.1 (a))
Fail171,709 miles (+83)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,709 miles
- Test number
- 408306005251
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Centre exhaust box has been removed (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear BRAKE EFFORT BELOW REQUIREMENTS
Fail171,626 miles (+2,557)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,626 miles
- Test number
- 965454656233
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out riger (6.2.2 (d) (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 rearmost (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass169,069 miles (+1,161)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 169,069 miles
- Test number
- 279002881302
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass167,908 miles (+6,117)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 167,908 miles
- Test number
- 694637465718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake slighty high
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass161,791 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 161,791 miles
- Test number
- 986230749589
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail161,791 miles (+9,898)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,791 miles
- Test number
- 208831647359
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,893 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 151,893 miles
- Test number
- 688628003557
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
Fail151,893 miles (+6,424)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,893 miles
- Test number
- 526283202587
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
Pass145,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,469 miles
- Test number
- 914919485255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,469 miles (+9,606)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,469 miles
- Test number
- 199107308835
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass135,863 miles (+10,588)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 135,863 miles
- Test number
- 269116410170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,275 miles (+11,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,275 miles
- Test number
- 104310353684
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper/step mounting point (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper/step mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Pass113,599 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 113,599 miles
- Test number
- 113482353097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,209 miles (+6,199)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 110,209 miles
- Test number
- 410027816812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,010 miles (+6,681)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 104,010 miles
- Test number
- 149159033069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,329 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,329 miles
- Test number
- 456197132040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,389 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 93,389 miles
- Test number
- 280137410329
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass90,052 miles (+2,736)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,052 miles
- Test number
- 403415399185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,316 miles (+17,712)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 87,316 miles
- Test number
- 892947308213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,604 miles (+19,518)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 69,604 miles
- Test number
- 191474327138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 50,086 miles
- Test number
- 913783046171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T659 AVY
- Does T659 AVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T659 AVY is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T659 AVY?
- The MOT on T659 AVY is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T659 AVY done?
- T659 AVY was recorded at 178,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,338 miles a year.
- Has T659 AVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T659 AVY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T659 AVY 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 T659 AVY find?
- T659 AVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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