Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T774 LMSMOT history
T774 LMS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,187 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T774 LMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T774 LMS was last recorded at 163,187 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,182 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,005 miles
- Average per year
- 4,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,187 miles
- 2025 – 161,182 miles
- 2024 – 158,148 miles
- 2023 – 156,144 miles
- 2022 – 151,682 miles
- 2021 – 147,763 miles
- 2019 – 147,414 miles
- 2018 – 147,273 miles
- 2017 – 137,354 miles
- 2016 – 134,836 miles
- 2015 – 127,523 miles
- 2014 – 123,018 miles
- 2013 – 122,189 miles
- 2012 – 116,931 miles
- 2011 – 113,723 miles
- 2010 – 107,277 miles
- 2009 – 101,661 miles
- 2008 – 95,145 miles
- 2007 – 87,661 miles
- 2006 – 80,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Bulkhead corroded not in prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front and rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,187 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,187 miles
- Test number
- 266772624093
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail163,187 miles (+2,005)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,187 miles
- Test number
- 178747978424
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass161,182 miles (+3)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 161,182 miles
- Test number
- 118258119480
- DangerousSlight leak on nearside front hub seal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront axle mounting bushes worn on bothy sidess
Fail161,179 miles (+3,031)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,179 miles
- Test number
- 576808053943
- DangerousSlight leak on nearside front hub seal
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorFuel pipe chafing on steering knuckle (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront axle mounting bushes worn on bothy sidess
Pass158,148 miles (+2,004)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 158,148 miles
- Test number
- 614667562555
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,144 miles (+4,462)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 156,144 miles
- Test number
- 247027525705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,682 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 151,682 miles
- Test number
- 537345942097
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear halfshaft play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrop arm boot pin hole
Fail151,682 miles (+3,919)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,682 miles
- Test number
- 679506351130
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testWheel bearing has excessive play Front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear halfshaft play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrop arm boot pin hole
Pass147,763 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,763 miles
- Test number
- 690538087598
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs rusted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear play in both halfshafts
- AdvisorySteering drop arm boot defective
Fail147,763 miles (+349)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,763 miles
- Test number
- 747246920498
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (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 rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs rusted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear play in both halfshafts
- AdvisorySteering drop arm boot defective
Pass147,414 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,414 miles
- Test number
- 783635115946
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail147,413 miles (+140)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,413 miles
- Test number
- 726467872256
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass147,273 miles (+9,919)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 147,273 miles
- Test number
- 978815555351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,354 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 137,354 miles
- Test number
- 526775203566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,836 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 134,836 miles
- Test number
- 654366235451
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail134,792 miles (+7,269)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,792 miles
- Test number
- 897407807497
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak differential
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass127,523 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,523 miles
- Test number
- 228647985153
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail127,523 miles (+4,505)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,523 miles
- Test number
- 826727085180
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,018 miles (+829)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 123,018 miles
- Test number
- 115408994173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,189 miles (+5,258)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 122,189 miles
- Test number
- 589050173114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,931 miles (+3,208)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,931 miles
- Test number
- 225750762121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,723 miles (+6,446)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 113,723 miles
- Test number
- 906840261152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,277 miles (+5,616)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 107,277 miles
- Test number
- 213032470165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,661 miles (+6,516)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 101,661 miles
- Test number
- 224595759156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,145 miles (+7,484)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 95,145 miles
- Test number
- 663326958112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,661 miles (+6,770)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 87,661 miles
- Test number
- 232987667132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 80,891 miles
- Test number
- 314123656175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T774 LMS
- Does T774 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T774 LMS is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T774 LMS?
- The MOT on T774 LMS is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T774 LMS done?
- T774 LMS was recorded at 163,187 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
- Has T774 LMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T774 LMS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T774 LMS 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 T774 LMS find?
- T774 LMS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead, and 2 more.
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