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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T740 OAYMOT history

T740 OAY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
140,696 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 OAY was last recorded at 140,696 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 4,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,865 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,831 miles
Average per year
4,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,696 miles
  • 2024 – 135,865 miles
  • 2022 – 127,297 miles
  • 2021 – 121,418 miles
  • 2020 – 120,965 miles
  • 2019 – 120,366 miles
  • 2018 – 119,770 miles
  • 2017 – 119,394 miles
  • 2016 – 118,346 miles
  • 2015 – 117,114 miles
  • 2014 – 111,403 miles
  • 2013 – 102,074 miles
  • 2012 – 96,537 miles
  • 2011 – 91,429 miles
  • 2010 – 85,010 miles
  • 2009 – 78,553 miles
  • 2008 – 71,364 miles
  • 2007 – 64,142 miles
  • 2006 – 61,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front swivel housing seals leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,696 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    365667180158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,865 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,865 miles
    Test number
    860232322756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,297 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,297 miles
    Test number
    380305818756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,418 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    377634424019
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail121,416 miles (+451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    191293967548
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass120,965 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,965 miles
    Test number
    668307650379
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,366 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    318718119283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger very slight corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,770 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    941850071977
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,394 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    828514202390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass118,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    791234845603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)

  11. Fail118,346 miles (+1,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    125772183082
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)

  12. Pass117,114 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    852823012191
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housing seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dim (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

  13. Fail117,114 miles (+5,711)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    994423344387
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housing seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dim (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

  14. Pass111,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,403 miles
    Test number
    506206334306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,403 miles (+7,560)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,403 miles
    Test number
    787116834319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass103,843 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    579407434014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,074 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    199499353161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass102,074 miles (+5,537)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    748599453129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,537 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,537 miles
    Test number
    948916362190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    248253641137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail91,429 miles (+6,419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    569123841117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass85,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    641436120195
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail85,010 miles (+6,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    842026720146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass78,553 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    203597329170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,364 miles (+7,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    994359898042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass64,142 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    673174097015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    464254396094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass61,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    930944196056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 OAY

Does T740 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T740 OAY expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T740 OAY?
The MOT on T740 OAY expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T740 OAY done?
T740 OAY was recorded at 140,696 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
Has T740 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 OAY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T740 OAY 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 T740 OAY find?
T740 OAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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