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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T76 ARUMOT history

T76 ARU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,905 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T76 ARU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T76 ARU was last recorded at 176,905 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2007: 4,291 miles, lower than 42,918 miles on 28 Sept 2007.
  • 4 Feb 2013: 6,728 miles, lower than 65,325 miles on 16 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,881 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,905 miles
  • 2025 – 173,803 miles
  • 2024 – 166,891 miles
  • 2023 – 159,144 miles
  • 2022 – 148,542 miles
  • 2021 – 139,200 miles
  • 2020 – 125,125 miles
  • 2019 – 109,711 miles
  • 2018 – 89,951 miles
  • 2017 – 75,649 miles
  • 2016 – 54,324 miles
  • 2015 – 36,336 miles
  • 2014 – 24,409 miles
  • 2013 – 6,728 miles
  • 2009 – 65,325 miles
  • 2008 – 5,774 miles
  • 2007 – 4,291 miles
  • 2005 – 35,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,905 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,905 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,905 miles
    Test number
    912219568834
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail176,881 miles (+3,078)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,881 miles
    Test number
    896026228537
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted top bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass173,803 miles (+6,912)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,803 miles
    Test number
    168968738727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass166,891 miles (+7,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,891 miles
    Test number
    131025610366
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass159,144 miles (+10,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,144 miles
    Test number
    586653592579
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,542 miles (+9,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    578411285566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass139,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,200 miles
    Test number
    136829148716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,198 miles (+14,073)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,198 miles
    Test number
    318774325730
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass125,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    433362723236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,125 miles (+15,414)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    247982539591
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,711 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    989689581814
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail109,470 miles (+19,519)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    952049640274
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached drop arm has play on spines (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass89,951 miles (+302)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    156812934287
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail89,649 miles (+14,000)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    240711559390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass75,649 miles (+21,325)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    439135603734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outrigger corroded

  16. Pass54,324 miles (+17,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    491629625291
    • AdvisoryOffside front out rigger corroded

  17. Pass36,336 miles (+30)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    866548195185
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  18. Fail36,306 miles (+11,897)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,306 miles
    Test number
    226527195184
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  19. Pass24,409 miles (+17,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    537706394189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    6,728 miles
    Test number
    399296533001
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail6,728 miles (-58,597)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,728 miles
    Test number
    928885833026
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass65,325 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    353579989424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,324 miles (+59,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    843507789267
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass5,774 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,774 miles
    Test number
    171412168270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,291 miles (-38,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,291 miles
    Test number
    223865677235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,918 miles (+7,670)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,918 miles
    Test number
    783681877227
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass35,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    121090245138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,248 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    144030345152
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about T76 ARU

Does T76 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T76 ARU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T76 ARU?
The MOT on T76 ARU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T76 ARU done?
T76 ARU was recorded at 176,905 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has T76 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T76 ARU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T76 ARU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T76 ARU find?
T76 ARU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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