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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T742 ARCMOT history

T742 ARC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
136,625 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 ARC
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 ARC was last recorded at 136,625 miles on 22 May 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,319 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
5,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,625 miles
  • 2025 – 132,169 miles
  • 2024 – 128,978 miles
  • 2022 – 128,157 miles
  • 2018 – 121,741 miles
  • 2017 – 115,403 miles
  • 2016 – 106,395 miles
  • 2015 – 98,511 miles
  • 2014 – 91,146 miles
  • 2013 – 84,074 miles
  • 2012 – 76,722 miles
  • 2011 – 67,473 miles
  • 2010 – 51,942 miles
  • 2009 – 35,489 miles
  • 2008 – 21,391 miles
  • 2007 – 19,968 miles
  • 2006 – 19,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,625 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steer arm end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,625 miles (+306)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    699978910958
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,319 miles (+4,150)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,319 miles
    Test number
    405757798617
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,169 miles (+3,191)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    166853036444
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,978 miles (+821)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,978 miles
    Test number
    367246528881
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,157 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,157 miles
    Test number
    612381166778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steer arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,150 miles (+6,409)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,150 miles
    Test number
    700195522856
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom pins worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steer arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    514263889482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail121,741 miles (+6,338)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    170340025970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass115,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    440417280039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,403 miles (+9,008)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    658085905093
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass106,395 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    483996768741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,511 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    996272315167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,146 miles (+7,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,146 miles
    Test number
    678553714107
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  14. Pass84,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    517188103130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,074 miles (+7,352)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    698587303117
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass76,722 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    708951682088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    829291881075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,473 miles (+15,531)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    125010681435
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass51,942 miles (+16,453)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,942 miles
    Test number
    941258770003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake approaching end of reserve travel

  20. Pass35,489 miles (+14,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    744358079009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,391 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    613687658064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,968 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    692598077083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    614400086065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 ARC

Does T742 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 ARC is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 ARC?
The MOT on T742 ARC is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 ARC done?
T742 ARC was recorded at 136,625 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,827 miles a year.
Has T742 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 ARC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T742 ARC 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 T742 ARC find?
T742 ARC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 9 advisories: central front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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