Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T756 VVWMOT history
T756 VVW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 196,984 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T756 VVW
- 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
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T756 VVW was last recorded at 196,984 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Feb 2019: 175,205 miles, lower than 179,197 miles on 20 Feb 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,126 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,858 miles
- Average per year
- 5,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,984 miles
- 2025 – 194,126 miles
- 2024 – 192,133 miles
- 2023 – 189,506 miles
- 2022 – 187,054 miles
- 2021 – 185,097 miles
- 2020 – 182,561 miles
- 2019 – 175,205 miles
- 2018 – 171,420 miles
- 2017 – 164,559 miles
- 2016 – 159,378 miles
- 2015 – 153,457 miles
- 2014 – 148,708 miles
- 2012 – 142,223 miles
- 2011 – 131,814 miles
- 2010 – 123,568 miles
- 2009 – 114,228 miles
- 2008 – 104,662 miles
- 2007 – 95,418 miles
- 2006 – 85,326 miles
- 2005 – 74,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,984 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive diff front seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,984 miles (+2,858)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 196,984 miles
- Test number
- 447720709680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,126 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 194,126 miles
- Test number
- 143273689494
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail194,123 miles (+1,990)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,123 miles
- Test number
- 241897221756
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,133 miles (+2,627)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 192,133 miles
- Test number
- 261787239928
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass189,506 miles (+2,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 189,506 miles
- Test number
- 559828350041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass187,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 187,054 miles
- Test number
- 754057791140
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail187,054 miles (+1,957)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,054 miles
- Test number
- 786461255185
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass185,097 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 185,097 miles
- Test number
- 354823538904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 182,561 miles
- Test number
- 803915030485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,561 miles (+7,356)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,561 miles
- Test number
- 878128942874
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass175,205 miles (-3,992)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 175,205 miles
- Test number
- 585942674976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,197 miles (+7,777)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,197 miles
- Test number
- 663333059091
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass171,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 171,420 miles
- Test number
- 682325850487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,420 miles (+6,861)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,420 miles
- Test number
- 136674902383
- DangerousStatutory seat belt missing unable to check rear seat belts (5.1.1)
- FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in 6 places all marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass164,559 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 164,559 miles
- Test number
- 624434524154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,378 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 159,378 miles
- Test number
- 512091450636
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail159,378 miles (+5,921)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,378 miles
- Test number
- 499685702000
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass153,457 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 153,457 miles
- Test number
- 748074235060
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront offside swivel housing seal has slight leak
Fail153,457 miles (+4,749)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,457 miles
- Test number
- 156864935472
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront offside swivel housing seal has slight leak
Pass148,708 miles (+6,485)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 148,708 miles
- Test number
- 457365734064
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f hub seal slight leak
Pass142,223 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 142,223 miles
- Test number
- 246683962350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,222 miles (+708)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,222 miles
- Test number
- 107016652390
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteCentre exhaust braket has corrosion
Pass141,514 miles (+9,700)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 141,514 miles
- Test number
- 458281112439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,814 miles (+8,246)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 131,814 miles
- Test number
- 535956181241
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass123,568 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 123,568 miles
- Test number
- 463008500332
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass114,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 114,228 miles
- Test number
- 243840219346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,225 miles (+9,563)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,225 miles
- Test number
- 404440319490
- FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Fail104,662 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,662 miles
- Test number
- 583559708341
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass104,662 miles (+9,244)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 104,662 miles
- Test number
- 942349508303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,418 miles (+10,092)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 95,418 miles
- Test number
- 424823507335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,326 miles (+10,892)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 85,326 miles
- Test number
- 852277906318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 74,434 miles
- Test number
- 331102815305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T756 VVW
- Does T756 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T756 VVW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T756 VVW?
- The MOT on T756 VVW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T756 VVW done?
- T756 VVW was recorded at 196,984 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
- Has T756 VVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T756 VVW has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T756 VVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T756 VVW find?
- T756 VVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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