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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T694 VYAMOT history

T694 VYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 221,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
221,492 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T694 VYA
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
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T694 VYA was last recorded at 221,492 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,262 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,492 miles
  • 2025 – 221,262 miles
  • 2024 – 220,720 miles
  • 2023 – 220,386 miles
  • 2022 – 219,727 miles
  • 2020 – 219,540 miles
  • 2019 – 218,041 miles
  • 2018 – 216,257 miles
  • 2017 – 213,328 miles
  • 2016 – 207,346 miles
  • 2015 – 202,450 miles
  • 2014 – 194,400 miles
  • 2013 – 188,361 miles
  • 2012 – 181,648 miles
  • 2011 – 176,919 miles
  • 2010 – 170,979 miles
  • 2009 – 162,858 miles
  • 2008 – 153,911 miles
  • 2007 – 141,870 miles
  • 2006 – 126,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,492 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    221,492 miles
    Test number
    472659014710
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail221,492 miles (+230)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,492 miles
    Test number
    183683479704
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass221,262 miles (+542)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,262 miles
    Test number
    692261533704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  4. Pass220,720 miles (+334)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    220,720 miles
    Test number
    151034915182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  5. Pass220,386 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    220,386 miles
    Test number
    196625995798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush worn

  6. Fail220,386 miles (+659)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,386 miles
    Test number
    363559458132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush worn

  7. Pass219,727 miles (+187)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    219,727 miles
    Test number
    644645898086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass219,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    219,540 miles
    Test number
    450143741344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail219,532 miles (+1,491)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,532 miles
    Test number
    289033454628
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass218,041 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    218,041 miles
    Test number
    918109476737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass216,257 miles (+2,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    216,257 miles
    Test number
    247388876977
    • AdvisoryFront wipers getting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass213,328 miles (+5,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    213,328 miles
    Test number
    649228235896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass207,346 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    207,346 miles
    Test number
    813034045909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass202,450 miles (+8,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    202,450 miles
    Test number
    590561435471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,400 miles (+6,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    194,400 miles
    Test number
    988506524234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass188,361 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    188,361 miles
    Test number
    569553533206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail188,322 miles (+6,674)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,322 miles
    Test number
    388242833407
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass181,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    181,648 miles
    Test number
    657330232232
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail181,645 miles (+4,726)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,645 miles
    Test number
    997620232291
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass176,919 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    176,919 miles
    Test number
    119291031276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail176,862 miles (+5,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,862 miles
    Test number
    939109021208
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass170,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    170,979 miles
    Test number
    352785930244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail170,979 miles (+8,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,979 miles
    Test number
    862524320244
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail162,858 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,858 miles
    Test number
    131120329190
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass162,858 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    162,858 miles
    Test number
    592940629132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass153,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    153,911 miles
    Test number
    172580058170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail153,911 miles (+12,041)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,911 miles
    Test number
    120333848109
    • FailureNearside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteDiff oil seal leaking

  28. Pass141,870 miles (+231)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    573524347101
    • NoteNearside rear half shaft looks like leaking oil.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rod

  29. Fail141,639 miles (+15,555)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,639 miles
    Test number
    503478637155
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear half shaft leaking oil.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rod.

  30. Fail126,084 miles9 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    421688236163
    • Repaired at testBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testRear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

  31. Pass126,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    912318636117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T694 VYA

Does T694 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T694 VYA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T694 VYA?
The MOT on T694 VYA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T694 VYA done?
T694 VYA was recorded at 221,492 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has T694 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T694 VYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T694 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 T694 VYA find?
T694 VYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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