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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass265,784 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pass250,160 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    250,160 miles
    Test number
    893115904992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass241,258 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    241,258 miles
    Test number
    849945641161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass233,777 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    233,777 miles
    Test number
    873816986895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass226,337 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    226,337 miles
    Test number
    956640419992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass218,048 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    218,048 miles
    Test number
    324314982222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. Pass196,240 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    196,240 miles
    Test number
    376242305912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass175,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    175,838 miles
    Test number
    508282487682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. Pass157,943 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,943 miles
    Test number
    416816004129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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)
  27. Pass139,715 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    785553482089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Pass115,739 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    771967779134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass111,029 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,029 miles
    Test number
    982201258140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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)
  33. Pass110,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    401711177162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. 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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