
Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T826 LNBMOT history
T826 LNB is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 194,569 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T826 LNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T826 LNB was last recorded at 194,569 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,569 miles · 24 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 194,569 miles
- 2023 – 194,366 miles
- 2022 – 190,267 miles
- 2021 – 182,247 miles
- 2020 – 174,397 miles
- 2019 – 171,779 miles
- 2015 – 165,606 miles
- 2013 – 155,511 miles
- 2012 – 143,565 miles
- 2011 – 135,810 miles
- 2010 – 129,164 miles
- 2008 – 120,786 miles
- 2007 – 110,079 miles
- 2006 – 97,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside centre body mounting out rigger corroded close to limit.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.
Steering box leaking oil
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Both front hubs leaking slightly.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,569 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,569 miles
- Test number
- 920084054123
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside centre body mounting out rigger corroded close to limit.
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail194,569 miles (+203)2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,569 miles
- Test number
- 296192574641
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour Both (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside centre body mounting out rigger corroded close to limit.
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass194,366 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 194,366 miles
- Test number
- 667075103162
- AdvisoryBonnett release defective.
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail194,365 miles (+4,098)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,365 miles
- Test number
- 783488066350
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release defective.
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing.
- AdvisoryChassis corroded slightly near both rear bump stop mountings.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass190,267 miles (+93)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 190,267 miles
- Test number
- 395783349458
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail190,174 miles (+7,927)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,174 miles
- Test number
- 992067655184
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass182,247 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 182,247 miles
- Test number
- 394598161756
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear chassis corroded slightly.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail182,245 miles (+7,848)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,245 miles
- Test number
- 227375138264
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag 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))
- MajorOffside Front Drag 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))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear chassis corroded slightly.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass174,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 174,397 miles
- Test number
- 653665471533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,397 miles (+2,618)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,397 miles
- Test number
- 671831035134
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass171,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 171,779 miles
- Test number
- 736179672712
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 710293481362
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 524465742485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,606 miles (+10,095)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 165,606 miles
- Test number
- 657233925017
- NoteFront pads low
Pass155,511 miles (+1,825)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 155,511 miles
- Test number
- 156711113305
- NoteCovers around seatbelt catches missing
- NoteFront dust covers weak
- NoteRear discs worn
Fail153,686 miles (+10,121)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,686 miles
- Test number
- 826946853281
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteN/s/f sidelight cver missing
- NotePlastic covers around seatbelt buckles missing
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass143,565 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 143,565 miles
- Test number
- 857048652243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteOil leak
Fail143,542 miles (+7,732)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,542 miles
- Test number
- 716264652281
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteImediate drop arm rubber damaged
- NoteOil leak
Pass135,810 miles (+6,646)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 135,810 miles
- Test number
- 908152851230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass129,164 miles (+8,378)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 129,164 miles
- Test number
- 920071450237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,786 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 120,786 miles
- Test number
- 493233568092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil on handbrake drum
Fail120,786 miles (+10,707)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,786 miles
- Test number
- 710213268002
- Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil on handbrake drum
Fail110,079 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,079 miles
- Test number
- 530397757071
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass110,079 miles (+12,423)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 110,079 miles
- Test number
- 660427357059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 97,656 miles
- Test number
- 842101466097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T826 LNB
- Does T826 LNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T826 LNB expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T826 LNB?
- The MOT on T826 LNB expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T826 LNB done?
- T826 LNB was recorded at 194,569 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
- Has T826 LNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T826 LNB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T826 LNB 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 T826 LNB find?
- T826 LNB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear reflector not red in colour both; both rear suspension bump stops missing., and 8 more.
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