
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T738 GUBMOT history
T738 GUB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 265,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 265,784 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 8,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T738 GUB
- 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
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T738 GUB was last recorded at 265,784 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 265,771 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 8,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 265,784 miles
- 2025 – 256,610 miles
- 2024 – 250,160 miles
- 2023 – 241,258 miles
- 2022 – 233,777 miles
- 2021 – 226,337 miles
- 2020 – 218,048 miles
- 2019 – 208,099 miles
- 2018 – 196,240 miles
- 2017 – 185,788 miles
- 2016 – 175,838 miles
- 2015 – 164,606 miles
- 2014 – 157,943 miles
- 2013 – 147,975 miles
- 2012 – 139,715 miles
- 2011 – 131,975 miles
- 2009 – 115,739 miles
- 2008 – 111,029 miles
- 2007 – 110,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Headlights dip and main beam on at same time.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
34 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,784 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 265,784 miles
- Test number
- 700704852847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail265,771 miles (+9,161)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,771 miles
- Test number
- 122256268729
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking excessive (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass256,610 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 256,610 miles
- Test number
- 432764414643
- AdvisoryHeadlights dip and main beam on at same time.
Fail256,600 miles (+6,440)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,600 miles
- Test number
- 176781554789
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mid chassis corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop shaft rear universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlights dip and main beam on at same time.
Pass250,160 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 250,160 miles
- Test number
- 893115904992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,153 miles (+8,895)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,153 miles
- Test number
- 976743243858
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis and spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass241,258 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 241,258 miles
- Test number
- 849945641161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,249 miles (+7,472)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,249 miles
- Test number
- 112929700294
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass233,777 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 233,777 miles
- Test number
- 873816986895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail233,770 miles (+7,433)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,770 miles
- Test number
- 562554646100
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass226,337 miles (+8,289)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 226,337 miles
- Test number
- 956640419992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,048 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 218,048 miles
- Test number
- 324314982222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,039 miles (+9,940)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,039 miles
- Test number
- 529776498634
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal brake line insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass208,099 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 208,099 miles
- Test number
- 502849623753
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front and rear metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail208,089 miles (+11,849)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,089 miles
- Test number
- 499433570952
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front and rear metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,240 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 196,240 miles
- Test number
- 376242305912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,230 miles (+10,442)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,230 miles
- Test number
- 892918151404
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid cross member (6.1.B.2)
Pass185,788 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 185,788 miles
- Test number
- 375570053856
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail185,788 miles (+9,950)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,788 miles
- Test number
- 341925508335
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass175,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 175,838 miles
- Test number
- 508282487682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,834 miles (+11,228)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,834 miles
- Test number
- 739795866840
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Pass164,606 miles (+6,663)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 164,606 miles
- Test number
- 898670725114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteRear body support member corroded
Pass157,943 miles (+9,968)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 157,943 miles
- Test number
- 416816004129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,975 miles (+259)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 147,975 miles
- Test number
- 418738593084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight leak from nearside front hub seal
Fail147,716 miles (+8,001)4 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,716 miles
- Test number
- 707266183095
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight leak from nearside front hub seal
Fail139,715 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,715 miles
- Test number
- 158423782439
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass139,715 miles (+7,740)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 139,715 miles
- Test number
- 785553482089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,975 miles (+31)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 131,975 miles
- Test number
- 208727071035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteSlight play in steering system
Fail131,944 miles (+16,205)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,944 miles
- Test number
- 859956971070
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteSlight play in steering system
Pass115,739 miles (+4,710)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 115,739 miles
- Test number
- 771967779134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,029 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 111,029 miles
- Test number
- 982201258140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,027 miles (+860)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,027 miles
- Test number
- 423089048107
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 110,167 miles
- Test number
- 401711177162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,167 miles16 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,167 miles
- Test number
- 910042907181
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
- FailureFront Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Questions about T738 GUB
- Does T738 GUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T738 GUB is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T738 GUB?
- The MOT on T738 GUB is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T738 GUB done?
- T738 GUB was recorded at 265,784 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
- Has T738 GUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T738 GUB has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T738 GUB 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 T738 GUB find?
- T738 GUB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.
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