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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T691 UNPMOT history

T691 UNP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 225,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
225,424 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T691 UNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T691 UNP was last recorded at 225,424 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2011: 78,117 miles, lower than 720,096 miles on 2 Jul 2010.
  • 1 Jul 2014: 96,999 miles, lower than 908,046 miles on 4 Jul 2013.

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
225,356 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
9,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,424 miles
  • 2025 – 214,936 miles
  • 2024 – 203,560 miles
  • 2022 – 191,060 miles
  • 2021 – 180,112 miles
  • 2020 – 165,365 miles
  • 2019 – 151,613 miles
  • 2018 – 135,915 miles
  • 2017 – 123,305 miles
  • 2016 – 111,983 miles
  • 2015 – 99,533 miles
  • 2014 – 97,006 miles
  • 2013 – 908,046 miles
  • 2012 – 844,670 miles
  • 2011 – 78,117 miles
  • 2010 – 720,096 miles
  • 2009 – 66,159 miles
  • 2008 – 58,724 miles
  • 2007 – 51,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,424 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front swivel joint oil seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,424 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    225,424 miles
    Test number
    897263758072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,356 miles (+10,420)3 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,356 miles
    Test number
    880794288356
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both cover track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,936 miles (+11,376)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    214,936 miles
    Test number
    814039006755
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,560 miles (+12,500)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    203,560 miles
    Test number
    235873408749
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass191,060 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    191,060 miles
    Test number
    943907111595
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Fail191,060 miles (+10,948)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,060 miles
    Test number
    579358421448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass180,112 miles (+14,747)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,112 miles
    Test number
    153697155578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,365 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,365 miles
    Test number
    382267414717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,140 miles (+13,527)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,140 miles
    Test number
    104655263552
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,613 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,613 miles
    Test number
    589465606739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint oil seals leaking

  11. Fail151,598 miles (+15,683)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,598 miles
    Test number
    834188486440
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint oil seals leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine smoking at raised rpm
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Pass135,915 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    664160702460
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail135,833 miles (+12,528)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,833 miles
    Test number
    591253334362
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass123,305 miles (+311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    437218906044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay

  15. Fail122,994 miles (+11,011)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,994 miles
    Test number
    636424989380
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring components in engine bay

  16. Pass111,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    151450697158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut but unable to see cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Fail111,983 miles (+12,450)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    703892373404
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut but unable to see cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Pass99,533 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,533 miles
    Test number
    446738550705
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres rubber deterioratng
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  19. Pass97,006 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    245653784435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,999 miles (-811,047)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    636402384187
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass908,046 miles (+63,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    908,046 miles
    Test number
    887525183159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass844,670 miles (+766,553)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    844,670 miles
    Test number
    425876762182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  23. Pass78,117 miles (-641,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    468427661103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass720,096 miles (+653,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    720,096 miles
    Test number
    281353380456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass66,159 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    974019169143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,724 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    692236338189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    612126517108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T691 UNP

Does T691 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T691 UNP is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T691 UNP?
The MOT on T691 UNP is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T691 UNP done?
T691 UNP was recorded at 225,424 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,240 miles a year.
Has T691 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T691 UNP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T691 UNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T691 UNP find?
T691 UNP passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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