
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T843 PECMOT history
T843 PEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 136,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 136,751 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T843 PEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T843 PEC was last recorded at 136,751 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,721 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 3,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,751 miles
- 2024 – 134,596 miles
- 2023 – 132,609 miles
- 2022 – 127,993 miles
- 2021 – 127,338 miles
- 2020 – 126,056 miles
- 2019 – 124,106 miles
- 2018 – 118,364 miles
- 2017 – 114,574 miles
- 2016 – 114,339 miles
- 2015 – 113,863 miles
- 2014 – 113,211 miles
- 2013 – 110,965 miles
- 2012 – 104,720 miles
- 2011 – 97,891 miles
- 2010 – 90,188 miles
- 2009 – 83,011 miles
- 2008 – 76,223 miles
- 2007 – 68,909 miles
- 2006 – 61,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive t/box seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,751 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 136,751 miles
- Test number
- 818858872737
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail136,721 miles (+2,125)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,721 miles
- Test number
- 237437973911
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass134,596 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 134,596 miles
- Test number
- 291062628484
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arm bushes worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive t/box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,547 miles (+1,938)3 dangerous16 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,547 miles
- Test number
- 207053138214
- DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired a frame crossmember corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorFront Power steering component leaking steeringbox (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive t/box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,609 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 132,609 miles
- Test number
- 215310771603
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,603 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,603 miles
- Test number
- 774910720614
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass127,993 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 127,993 miles
- Test number
- 151964942957
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail127,985 miles (+171)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,985 miles
- Test number
- 577413562734
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low headlight been glued in, no adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSide repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis by rear axle tie bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crossmember mounting chassis corroded and nearside in-adequately repaired outside prescribed areas and if a tow bar is fitted this would fail the test.
Pass127,814 miles (+476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 127,814 miles
- Test number
- 317001389071
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,338 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 127,338 miles
- Test number
- 809704478850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,324 miles (+1,268)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,324 miles
- Test number
- 353421304197
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Pass126,056 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 126,056 miles
- Test number
- 460570811718
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,055 miles (+1,949)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,055 miles
- Test number
- 687922576754
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,106 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 124,106 miles
- Test number
- 283568269858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,958 miles (+5,594)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,958 miles
- Test number
- 361447805989
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,364 miles (+3,790)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 118,364 miles
- Test number
- 406867983999
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass114,574 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,574 miles
- Test number
- 294960302906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,339 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 114,339 miles
- Test number
- 197860275274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail114,329 miles (+466)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,329 miles
- Test number
- 268582531398
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass113,863 miles (+652)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 113,863 miles
- Test number
- 146844425433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass113,211 miles (+2,246)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 113,211 miles
- Test number
- 436608134029
- NoteOffside headlight pattern
Pass110,965 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 110,965 miles
- Test number
- 157338253012
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail110,955 miles (+6,235)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,955 miles
- Test number
- 147357153046
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass104,720 miles (+6,829)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 104,720 miles
- Test number
- 267252072029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,891 miles (+7,703)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,891 miles
- Test number
- 789776471008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 90,188 miles
- Test number
- 971599970039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,188 miles (+7,177)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,188 miles
- Test number
- 872389570070
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass83,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 83,011 miles
- Test number
- 354697279071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,008 miles (+6,785)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,008 miles
- Test number
- 673207579073
- FailureFront Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteGear box to transfer box oil leak
Pass76,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 76,223 miles
- Test number
- 602100488001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,223 miles (+7,314)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,223 miles
- Test number
- 102480488409
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Pass68,909 miles (+7,115)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 68,909 miles
- Test number
- 193779577054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 61,794 miles
- Test number
- 560832356028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T843 PEC
- Does T843 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T843 PEC expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T843 PEC?
- The MOT on T843 PEC expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T843 PEC done?
- T843 PEC was recorded at 136,751 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
- Has T843 PEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T843 PEC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T843 PEC 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 T843 PEC find?
- T843 PEC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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