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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T776 TUMMOT history

T776 TUM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
253,724 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T776 TUM
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T776 TUM was last recorded at 253,724 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,724 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,724 miles
  • 2024 – 253,722 miles
  • 2023 – 250,681 miles
  • 2022 – 244,413 miles
  • 2021 – 237,540 miles
  • 2020 – 231,376 miles
  • 2019 – 230,711 miles
  • 2018 – 230,602 miles
  • 2017 – 226,766 miles
  • 2015 – 221,616 miles
  • 2014 – 216,760 miles
  • 2013 – 205,096 miles
  • 2012 – 186,259 miles
  • 2011 – 164,565 miles
  • 2010 – 143,742 miles
  • 2009 – 133,909 miles
  • 2008 – 121,030 miles
  • 2007 – 107,634 miles
  • 2006 – 93,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    253,724 miles
    Test number
    839250660735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail253,724 miles (+2)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,724 miles
    Test number
    454524431567
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 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))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass253,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    253,722 miles
    Test number
    259790138989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail253,722 miles (+3,041)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,722 miles
    Test number
    760970998663
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lamps affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass250,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    250,681 miles
    Test number
    498616831648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail250,681 miles (+6,268)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,681 miles
    Test number
    702076027270
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass244,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    244,413 miles
    Test number
    695043014042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail244,413 miles (+6,873)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,413 miles
    Test number
    266350840608
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  9. Pass237,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    237,540 miles
    Test number
    546209283315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail237,540 miles (+6,164)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,540 miles
    Test number
    603816774383
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass231,376 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    231,376 miles
    Test number
    946367095993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass230,711 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    230,711 miles
    Test number
    144912545434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass230,602 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    230,602 miles
    Test number
    652065058559
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint and half shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake causing the vehicle to pull slightly to one side (the brakes may require adjustment or repair)

  14. Fail230,602 miles (+3,836)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,602 miles
    Test number
    937408941623
    • FailureBattery insecure battery box area badly corroded and holed (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner arch (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing and wiper arm (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass226,766 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    226,766 miles
    Test number
    323758903455
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  16. Pass221,616 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    221,616 miles
    Test number
    505504692363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front propshaft UJ

  17. Fail221,598 miles (+4,838)2 dangerous8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,598 miles
    Test number
    654825571070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear rear prop shaft UJ excessively worn
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front propshaft UJ

  18. Pass216,760 miles (+1,282)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    216,760 miles
    Test number
    477280554325
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass215,478 miles (+10,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    215,478 miles
    Test number
    636818524070
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass205,096 miles (+18,837)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    205,096 miles
    Test number
    547396543008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillery belt noisy
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe damaged

  21. Pass186,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    186,259 miles
    Test number
    199210042062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail186,259 miles (+21,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,259 miles
    Test number
    655850742019
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass164,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    164,565 miles
    Test number
    375296741051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail164,565 miles (+20,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,565 miles
    Test number
    985526441068
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass143,742 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    712336650036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass133,909 miles (+12,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    133,909 miles
    Test number
    303760059050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass121,030 miles (+13,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    582934348095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass107,634 miles (+13,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    900210447078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass93,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    630811116023
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T776 TUM

Does T776 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T776 TUM is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T776 TUM?
The MOT on T776 TUM is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T776 TUM done?
T776 TUM was recorded at 253,724 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,979 miles a year.
Has T776 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T776 TUM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T776 TUM 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 T776 TUM find?
T776 TUM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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