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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T731 ONVMOT history

T731 ONV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
116,076 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 ONV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 ONV was last recorded at 116,076 miles on 20 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,071 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,076 miles
  • 2025 – 114,094 miles
  • 2024 – 111,982 miles
  • 2023 – 110,526 miles
  • 2022 – 109,313 miles
  • 2021 – 108,339 miles
  • 2020 – 107,415 miles
  • 2019 – 105,930 miles
  • 2018 – 104,625 miles
  • 2017 – 103,340 miles
  • 2016 – 101,852 miles
  • 2015 – 100,747 miles
  • 2014 – 99,502 miles
  • 2013 – 97,643 miles
  • 2012 – 95,823 miles
  • 2011 – 94,210 miles
  • 2010 – 92,218 miles
  • 2009 – 90,065 miles
  • 2008 – 87,848 miles
  • 2007 – 77,031 miles
  • 2006 – 67,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,076 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at rear axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear chassic in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,076 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,076 miles
    Test number
    941135780800
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at rear axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Fail116,071 miles (+1,977)1 dangerous15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    732163120319
    • DangerousCentral Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Other passenger door hinge missing hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both headlamps (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play main steering arm to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail above rear axle holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at rear axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Pass114,094 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    908829694216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassic in poor condition
  4. Fail114,082 miles (+2,100)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,082 miles
    Test number
    833150314853
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassic in poor condition
  5. Pass111,982 miles (+1,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    546891234781
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced middle (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside axle swivel joint
  6. Pass110,526 miles (+1,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    763860345514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,313 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    453559055148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,312 miles (+973)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,312 miles
    Test number
    601291031766
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. Pass108,339 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    788322786171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass107,415 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,415 miles
    Test number
    517573378260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail107,403 miles (+1,473)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    539137688619
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass105,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    885878806831
    • AdvisoryRear quarter support corroded
  13. Fail105,924 miles (+1,299)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    339442167829
    • MajorCentral Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassic (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember x3 (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear quarter support corroded
  14. Pass104,625 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    504506308375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,617 miles (+1,277)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    368552114803
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass103,340 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    332221160248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,334 miles (+1,482)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    710233043609
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  18. Pass101,852 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    377238935014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    797740595043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,747 miles (+1,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    925220695008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass99,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    518344384015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,497 miles (+1,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,497 miles
    Test number
    817294184022
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  23. Pass97,643 miles (+1,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    709944993055
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass95,823 miles (+1,613)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,823 miles
    Test number
    585960182079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  25. Pass94,210 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,210 miles
    Test number
    358454791066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass92,218 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    920977960001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,065 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    791969689099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,848 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,848 miles
    Test number
    911639098060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,838 miles (+10,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    714653898023
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  30. Pass77,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    423351887072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail77,031 miles (+9,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    253409477005
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  32. Pass67,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,903 miles
    Test number
    640680196039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T731 ONV

Does T731 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 ONV is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T731 ONV?
The MOT on T731 ONV is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T731 ONV done?
T731 ONV was recorded at 116,076 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,392 miles a year.
Has T731 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 ONV has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T731 ONV 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 T731 ONV find?
T731 ONV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes covered in grease and underseal; central rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at rear axle.

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