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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T686 VYAMOT history

T686 VYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,763 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T686 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T686 VYA was last recorded at 158,763 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,001 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,762 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,763 miles
  • 2024 – 154,001 miles
  • 2023 – 150,830 miles
  • 2022 – 146,513 miles
  • 2021 – 140,273 miles
  • 2020 – 130,617 miles
  • 2018 – 124,126 miles
  • 2017 – 117,391 miles
  • 2016 – 112,065 miles
  • 2015 – 108,365 miles
  • 2014 – 105,916 miles
  • 2013 – 102,816 miles
  • 2012 – 99,348 miles
  • 2011 – 95,601 miles
  • 2010 – 89,504 miles
  • 2009 – 85,933 miles
  • 2008 – 82,584 miles
  • 2007 – 77,534 miles
  • 2006 – 73,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front radius arm rubber bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front steering damper rubber bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,763 miles
    Test number
    833105937427
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail158,763 miles (+4,762)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,763 miles
    Test number
    842548807691
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass154,001 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    496091424373
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass150,830 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,830 miles
    Test number
    308792761119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,513 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,513 miles
    Test number
    380800151710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,273 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    946512952607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,617 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    565977908567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,126 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,126 miles
    Test number
    257585045344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,391 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    768189317974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,065 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    926594911730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front radius arm rubber bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering damper rubber bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting

  11. Fail112,063 miles (+3,698)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    134051080130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front radius arm rubber bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering damper rubber bush deteriorating

  12. Pass108,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    616345475168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail108,365 miles (+2,449)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    626074775143
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass105,916 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    649328874119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail105,915 miles (+3,099)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,915 miles
    Test number
    258997574415
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass102,816 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    715726873134
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside and offside windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate but still clearing screen

  17. Fail102,814 miles (+3,466)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,814 miles
    Test number
    476465173188
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside and offside windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate but still clearing screen

  18. Pass99,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    225670282176
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail99,347 miles (+3,746)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    639360782114
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail95,601 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    347772181185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

  21. Pass95,601 miles (+6,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    935262981177
    • NoteRear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

  22. Pass89,504 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    622175370173
    • NoteNear side rear bottom s/absober bushes showing signs of wear starting
    • NoteOff side rear s/sbsorber bushes showing signs of wear starting
    • NoteSteering s/absorber bushes starting to show signs of wear starting

  23. Fail89,504 miles (+3,571)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    971175370123
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNear side rear bottom s/absober bushes showing signs of wear starting
    • NoteOff side rear s/sbsorber bushes showing signs of wear starting
    • NoteSteering s/absorber bushes starting to show signs of wear starting

  24. Pass85,933 miles (+3,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    304395479174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass82,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,584 miles
    Test number
    281578578492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,584 miles (+5,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,584 miles
    Test number
    203308978464
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass77,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    161369567143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,534 miles (+4,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    583169667184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass73,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    731396466131
    • NoteO/s/f tyre down to 2mm and has aee related cracking in wall

Questions about T686 VYA

Does T686 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T686 VYA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T686 VYA?
The MOT on T686 VYA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T686 VYA done?
T686 VYA was recorded at 158,763 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has T686 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T686 VYA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T686 VYA 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 T686 VYA find?
T686 VYA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front bumper damage; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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