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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T878 VVXMOT history

T878 VVX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,763 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 VVX was last recorded at 96,763 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,945 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
818 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,763 miles
  • 2025 – 95,945 miles
  • 2024 – 87,160 miles
  • 2023 – 76,107 miles
  • 2021 – 75,750 miles
  • 2020 – 75,375 miles
  • 2019 – 74,861 miles
  • 2018 – 74,250 miles
  • 2017 – 73,540 miles
  • 2016 – 73,020 miles
  • 2015 – 72,522 miles
  • 2014 – 71,987 miles
  • 2013 – 71,526 miles
  • 2012 – 70,809 miles
  • 2011 – 69,925 miles
  • 2010 – 68,925 miles
  • 2009 – 67,984 miles
  • 2008 – 67,144 miles
  • 2007 – 66,187 miles
  • 2006 – 65,165 miles
  • 2005 – 63,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,763 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General mainly age related corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring worn all 4 coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,763 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    138334708847
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,945 miles (+8,785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    444551776856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,160 miles (+11,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    388161085866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,107 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    973160427696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,750 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    934161246532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail75,743 miles (+368)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    454932490602
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear panel marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass75,375 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    877957411995
    • AdvisoryGeneral mainly age related corrosion under vehicle

  8. Fail75,369 miles (+508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    946411931178
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r corner of chassis holed visible when viewed under n/s/r wheel arch - marked yellow - (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral mainly age related corrosion under vehicle

  9. Pass74,861 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    193745167753
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion

  10. Fail74,848 miles (+598)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    577355948328
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis cross member multi holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion

  11. Pass74,250 miles (+710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    523606865416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking.

  12. Pass73,540 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    642403346042
    • AdvisoryX2 front wiper blades deteriorated.

  13. Pass73,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    961608285753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail73,020 miles (+498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    580980679390
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass72,522 miles (+535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    688681625127
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass71,987 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    307687844142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,526 miles (+717)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    998481823103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteNoise from fuel tank area when engine is running
    • NoteUnable to inspect front & rear brake hose ferrules

  18. Pass70,809 miles (+884)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    685205732136
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass69,925 miles (+1,000)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    299720331462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f hub has slight oil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

  20. Pass68,925 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,925 miles
    Test number
    883140330196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    184361029181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,984 miles (+840)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    242481929449
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass67,144 miles (+957)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    243867638148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmoke test pass but smoke very high

  24. Pass66,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    360028137132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,187 miles (+1,022)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    881912537181
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass65,165 miles (+1,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    133711136169
    • NoteN/S rear bumpstop missing.Rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn.ADVISE CHECK BRAKE SERVO AND VACUUM PUMP.

  27. Pass63,726 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    870010445115
    • NoteAdvise number plate light dim
    • NoteAdvise slight movement to front steering damper bush.

Questions about T878 VVX

Does T878 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 VVX is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 VVX?
The MOT on T878 VVX is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 VVX done?
T878 VVX was recorded at 96,763 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has T878 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 VVX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T878 VVX 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 T878 VVX find?
T878 VVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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