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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T872 VEUMOT history

T872 VEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
134,337 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 VEU
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 VEU was last recorded at 134,337 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,035 miles · 4 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,337 miles
  • 2021 – 134,035 miles
  • 2020 – 129,990 miles
  • 2019 – 122,605 miles
  • 2018 – 116,709 miles
  • 2017 – 111,328 miles
  • 2016 – 107,210 miles
  • 2015 – 103,646 miles
  • 2014 – 99,955 miles
  • 2013 – 96,537 miles
  • 2012 – 92,888 miles
  • 2011 – 88,604 miles
  • 2010 – 84,800 miles
  • 2009 – 80,888 miles
  • 2008 – 75,538 miles
  • 2007 – 70,367 miles
  • 2006 – 63,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,337 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to wing. no sharp edges not likely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper mounting bush worn

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.

  • Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,337 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    224852321012
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to wing. no sharp edges not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper mounting bush worn

  2. Fail134,337 miles (+302)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    113195206093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen not in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Damage to wing. no sharp edges not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper mounting bush worn

  3. Pass134,035 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,035 miles
    Test number
    692775296081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,990 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,990 miles
    Test number
    720096965273
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,985 miles (+7,380)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,985 miles
    Test number
    729697773311
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Dampener Bush Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass122,605 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    938590671741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,709 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,709 miles
    Test number
    657536157269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,328 miles (+4,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    249016281667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass107,210 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    903222487548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,646 miles (+3,691)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,646 miles
    Test number
    145136455075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear chassis starting to corrode
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not in driver view of the road

  11. Pass99,955 miles (+3,418)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    276937054096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

  12. Pass96,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,537 miles
    Test number
    768657453050
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Fail96,537 miles (+3,649)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,537 miles
    Test number
    877582053090
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass92,888 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    438104152000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail92,888 miles (+4,284)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    675154252050
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass88,604 miles (+3,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,604 miles
    Test number
    735248241004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass84,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    640205450080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail84,800 miles (+3,912)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    452385950016
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass80,888 miles (+5,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    464705959014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass75,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    663361758021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,538 miles (+5,171)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    173501558092
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass70,367 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    124685367499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,849 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    131539056409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  24. Pass63,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    960329356038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T872 VEU

Does T872 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T872 VEU expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T872 VEU?
The MOT on T872 VEU expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T872 VEU done?
T872 VEU was recorded at 134,337 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has T872 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 VEU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T872 VEU 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 T872 VEU find?
T872 VEU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen not in swept area.; exhaust mounting defective centre silencer mounting corroded/broken but exhaust system still secure, and 2 more.

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