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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T785 VSCMOT history

T785 VSC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,077 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 VSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 VSC was last recorded at 114,077 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,043 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,077 miles
  • 2024 – 114,043 miles
  • 2023 – 114,041 miles
  • 2018 – 113,907 miles
  • 2017 – 112,681 miles
  • 2016 – 111,185 miles
  • 2015 – 108,935 miles
  • 2014 – 107,774 miles
  • 2013 – 104,475 miles
  • 2012 – 102,140 miles
  • 2011 – 98,697 miles
  • 2010 – 94,605 miles
  • 2009 – 88,856 miles
  • 2008 – 85,255 miles
  • 2007 – 79,737 miles
  • 2006 – 71,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,077 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,077 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    516836636116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,043 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    497897324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,041 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,041 miles
    Test number
    279807935040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,907 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,907 miles
    Test number
    251537467008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass112,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    496947463488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,681 miles (+1,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    482314439044
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass111,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,185 miles
    Test number
    799548591434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail111,185 miles (+2,250)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,185 miles
    Test number
    890087242417
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass108,935 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,935 miles
    Test number
    136834820638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,897 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    269492515085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,774 miles (+3,299)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    316975934348
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass104,475 miles (+2,335)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    919646513378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass102,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    979077442359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,140 miles (+3,443)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    787734032346
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass98,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    648830951310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,695 miles (+4,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    966019641392
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  17. Pass94,605 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    763090750315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,602 miles (+5,746)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    480749140438
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

  19. Pass88,856 miles (+3,601)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,856 miles
    Test number
    872599049302
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  20. Pass85,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    824876468304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,252 miles (+3,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    900686568307
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass81,839 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,839 miles
    Test number
    712310838014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,737 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,737 miles
    Test number
    383024227034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    930251266013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 VSC

Does T785 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 VSC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T785 VSC?
The MOT on T785 VSC is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T785 VSC done?
T785 VSC was recorded at 114,077 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has T785 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 VSC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on T785 VSC 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 T785 VSC find?
T785 VSC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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