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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T842 DUYMOT history

T842 DUY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 125,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,649 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 DUY was last recorded at 125,649 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2011: 10,064 miles, lower than 95,075 miles on 11 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,649 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,649 miles
  • 2025 – 124,213 miles
  • 2024 – 122,568 miles
  • 2023 – 121,265 miles
  • 2022 – 118,613 miles
  • 2021 – 118,135 miles
  • 2019 – 118,133 miles
  • 2018 – 118,127 miles
  • 2017 – 117,036 miles
  • 2016 – 115,419 miles
  • 2015 – 113,603 miles
  • 2014 – 111,982 miles
  • 2013 – 108,208 miles
  • 2012 – 104,760 miles
  • 2011 – 10,066 miles
  • 2010 – 95,075 miles
  • 2009 – 87,809 miles
  • 2008 – 83,511 miles
  • 2007 – 76,259 miles
  • 2006 – 67,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    396190126441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail125,649 miles (+1,436)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    818046618507
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,213 miles
    Test number
    888649206526
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail124,213 miles (+1,645)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,213 miles
    Test number
    794760234493
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,568 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    184172258530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    967209560192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,265 miles (+2,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    472087520450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,613 miles
    Test number
    578779739693
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,613 miles (+478)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,613 miles
    Test number
    235519382802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,135 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    509599637816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    279968576203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,133 miles (+6)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    480131789607
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass118,127 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    679874177866
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension bump stops missing

  14. Fail118,123 miles (+1,087)16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    419750554044
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm from drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass117,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    193456228273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,036 miles (+1,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    929482645759
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S/F TRACK ROD END WORN (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle O/S PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass115,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    626273887760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail115,419 miles (+1,816)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    672776904099
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front prop shaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass113,603 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    116164035193
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail113,603 miles (+1,621)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    307074435128
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass111,982 miles (+3,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    296296634151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass108,208 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    247796333192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s rear bumpstop missing

  23. Fail108,208 miles (+3,448)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    149094933127
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s rear bumpstop missing

  24. Pass104,760 miles (+94,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,760 miles
    Test number
    177439032196
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass10,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,066 miles
    Test number
    945643331189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,064 miles (-85,011)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,064 miles
    Test number
    766373131160
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  27. Pass95,075 miles (+7,266)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    233371230413
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box

  28. Pass87,809 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    224864339409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    193513498470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail83,511 miles (+7,252)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    110242298081
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass76,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    340257057069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail76,259 miles (+8,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    342517957089
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  33. Pass67,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    380623196048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T842 DUY

Does T842 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 DUY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T842 DUY?
The MOT on T842 DUY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 DUY done?
T842 DUY was recorded at 125,649 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has T842 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 DUY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T842 DUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T842 DUY find?
T842 DUY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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