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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T790 ASTMOT history

T790 AST is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,892 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 AST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 AST was last recorded at 112,892 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,869 miles · 11 Feb 2015
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,892 miles
  • 2015 – 112,869 miles
  • 2013 – 107,794 miles
  • 2012 – 105,496 miles
  • 2011 – 103,348 miles
  • 2010 – 99,815 miles
  • 2008 – 88,652 miles
  • 2007 – 81,662 miles
  • 2006 – 76,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,892 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,892 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    115882142099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,869 miles (+5,075)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,869 miles
    Test number
    369792745028
    • 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
  3. Pass107,794 miles (+2,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,794 miles
    Test number
    367699113418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  4. Pass105,496 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    945775492028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s front swivel housing.
  5. Fail105,485 miles (+2,137)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,485 miles
    Test number
    995409082095
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s front swivel housing.
  6. Pass103,348 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,348 miles
    Test number
    129656341449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,815 miles (+11,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,815 miles
    Test number
    193346240471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,652 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    432083428383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,662 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,662 miles
    Test number
    162573317340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    511678616302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T790 AST

Does T790 AST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T790 AST expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T790 AST?
The MOT on T790 AST expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T790 AST done?
T790 AST was recorded at 112,892 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 1,955 miles a year.
Has T790 AST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 AST has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T790 AST 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 T790 AST find?
T790 AST passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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