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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T76 DCCMOT history

T76 DCC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 381,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
381,372 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
12,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T76 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T76 DCC was last recorded at 381,372 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2012: 22,346 miles, lower than 202,701 miles on 13 Apr 2011.

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
381,372 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 381,372 miles
  • 2025 – 374,212 miles
  • 2024 – 367,343 miles
  • 2023 – 359,256 miles
  • 2022 – 350,138 miles
  • 2021 – 342,350 miles
  • 2020 – 332,098 miles
  • 2019 – 322,522 miles
  • 2018 – 313,956 miles
  • 2017 – 303,501 miles
  • 2016 – 295,790 miles
  • 2015 – 277,744 miles
  • 2014 – 260,232 miles
  • 2013 – 239,630 miles
  • 2012 – 22,346 miles
  • 2011 – 202,701 miles
  • 2010 – 189,376 miles
  • 2009 – 173,261 miles
  • 2008 – 162,813 miles
  • 2007 – 147,633 miles
  • 2006 – 133,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass381,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass381,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    381,372 miles
    Test number
    811325356626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail381,372 miles (+7,160)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    381,372 miles
    Test number
    566989329681
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass374,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    374,212 miles
    Test number
    506107812233
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail374,212 miles (+6,869)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    374,212 miles
    Test number
    116102761764
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass367,343 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    367,343 miles
    Test number
    678909052677
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail367,342 miles (+8,086)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    367,342 miles
    Test number
    122550197916
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass359,256 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    359,256 miles
    Test number
    671441096073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail359,253 miles (+9,115)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,253 miles
    Test number
    624041405552
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass350,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    350,138 miles
    Test number
    935437093872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail350,138 miles (+7,788)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    350,138 miles
    Test number
    654527101564
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking at pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass342,350 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    342,350 miles
    Test number
    475381505075
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail342,350 miles (+10,252)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342,350 miles
    Test number
    772576033592
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass332,098 miles (+9,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    332,098 miles
    Test number
    584805304511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass322,522 miles (+8,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    322,522 miles
    Test number
    718251961145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass313,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    313,956 miles
    Test number
    268676202025
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  16. Fail313,956 miles (+10,455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,956 miles
    Test number
    586549590023
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass303,501 miles (+7,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    303,501 miles
    Test number
    879171374173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass295,790 miles (+18,046)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    295,790 miles
    Test number
    326676030377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass277,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    277,744 miles
    Test number
    297256905166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail277,744 miles (+17,512)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,744 miles
    Test number
    237626305149
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass260,232 miles (+20,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    260,232 miles
    Test number
    339660804193
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  22. Pass239,630 miles (+217,284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    239,630 miles
    Test number
    399852013103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,346 miles (-180,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    205078102117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass202,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    202,701 miles
    Test number
    155133001159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail202,701 miles (+13,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,701 miles
    Test number
    809253001192
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass189,376 miles (+16,115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    189,376 miles
    Test number
    622220510118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail173,261 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,261 miles
    Test number
    431703719140
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass173,261 miles (+10,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    173,261 miles
    Test number
    983463119176
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass162,813 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    162,813 miles
    Test number
    871137218129
    • NoteNick in nearside front outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split

  30. Fail162,802 miles (+15,169)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    604915218138
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNick in nearside front outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split

  31. Pass147,633 miles (+14,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    673814517130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass133,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    154735116199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T76 DCC

Does T76 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T76 DCC is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T76 DCC?
The MOT on T76 DCC is valid until 2 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 DCC done?
T76 DCC was recorded at 381,372 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 12,264 miles a year.
Has T76 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T76 DCC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T76 DCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T76 DCC find?
T76 DCC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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