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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T690 UNPMOT history

T690 UNP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,565 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 UNP
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
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T690 UNP was last recorded at 143,565 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2009: 83,433 miles, lower than 751,332 miles on 29 May 2008.

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
143,561 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,565 miles
  • 2025 – 142,927 miles
  • 2024 – 142,912 miles
  • 2023 – 142,780 miles
  • 2022 – 141,666 miles
  • 2021 – 139,445 miles
  • 2020 – 137,385 miles
  • 2019 – 133,654 miles
  • 2018 – 130,032 miles
  • 2017 – 126,978 miles
  • 2016 – 122,385 miles
  • 2015 – 118,201 miles
  • 2014 – 113,226 miles
  • 2013 – 108,338 miles
  • 2012 – 102,936 miles
  • 2011 – 98,551 miles
  • 2010 – 91,384 miles
  • 2009 – 83,433 miles
  • 2008 – 751,332 miles
  • 2007 – 67,880 miles
  • 2006 – 61,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,565 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,565 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    553294419264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,561 miles (+634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,561 miles
    Test number
    287310616143
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass142,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    558843166790
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail142,927 miles (+15)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    978118719500
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass142,912 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    436767317662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,780 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    854682655193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,666 miles (+2,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,666 miles
    Test number
    650708233596
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass139,445 miles (+2,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,445 miles
    Test number
    340079634442
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs are heavy corrored (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass137,385 miles (+3,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    793978959947
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,654 miles (+3,622)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,654 miles
    Test number
    706992288191
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end dust covers perished (rear of front axle) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mount behind O/S/F wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has anti roll bar fixings, but chassis has no corresponding fixings.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced From transfer box backwards (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass130,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,032 miles
    Test number
    688583743800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,032 miles (+3,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,032 miles
    Test number
    370762444821
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass126,978 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,978 miles
    Test number
    734457388193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,385 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,385 miles
    Test number
    421874719166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,382 miles (+4,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,382 miles
    Test number
    940311651772
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass118,201 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    278800875470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,197 miles (+4,971)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    777938465189
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass113,226 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    985331064173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,338 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    835681173189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,333 miles (+5,397)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    275000173166
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass102,936 miles (+4,385)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    588939342142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass98,551 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    435494771109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,384 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    681725270167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,433 miles (-667,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,433 miles
    Test number
    103677249144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass751,332 miles (+683,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    751,332 miles
    Test number
    880880958129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,880 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    860413147114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    694863226158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T690 UNP

Does T690 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T690 UNP is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T690 UNP?
The MOT on T690 UNP is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T690 UNP done?
T690 UNP was recorded at 143,565 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
Has T690 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 UNP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T690 UNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T690 UNP find?
T690 UNP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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