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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T87 VREMOT history

T87 VRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,822 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 VRE was last recorded at 144,822 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,335 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
1,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,822 miles
  • 2024 – 144,335 miles
  • 2023 – 143,650 miles
  • 2022 – 142,939 miles
  • 2021 – 142,004 miles
  • 2020 – 141,217 miles
  • 2019 – 140,481 miles
  • 2018 – 138,844 miles
  • 2017 – 137,229 miles
  • 2016 – 135,935 miles
  • 2015 – 134,673 miles
  • 2014 – 133,403 miles
  • 2013 – 130,599 miles
  • 2012 – 129,598 miles
  • 2011 – 128,436 miles
  • 2010 – 127,318 miles
  • 2009 – 125,346 miles
  • 2008 – 123,630 miles
  • 2007 – 122,247 miles
  • 2006 – 118,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,822 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,822 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    767004142618
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass144,335 miles (+685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,335 miles
    Test number
    136796322557
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,650 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    164415632905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,646 miles (+707)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,646 miles
    Test number
    149535841398
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,939 miles
    Test number
    375296107947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,939 miles (+935)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,939 miles
    Test number
    367801400982
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,004 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    112210099290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail142,002 miles (+785)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,002 miles
    Test number
    640460781406
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,217 miles
    Test number
    296889384740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,215 miles (+734)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,215 miles
    Test number
    915517388391
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass140,481 miles (+1,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,481 miles
    Test number
    551750930726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass138,844 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    125763880426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass137,229 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    410671013021
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass135,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    100404200405
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail135,935 miles (+1,262)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,935 miles
    Test number
    984525055894
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass134,673 miles (+1,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,673 miles
    Test number
    646895475196
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass133,403 miles (+2,804)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    747828774125
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear axle bump stop deteriorating
    • NoteSlight misting of oil from nearside and offside font hub ball seals

  18. Pass130,599 miles (+1,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    469968073121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass129,598 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,598 miles
    Test number
    138900182178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    755180881108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,436 miles (+1,118)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    246730081128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  22. Pass127,318 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    330735770139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,346 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    584895279131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass123,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    574581778163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail123,630 miles (+1,383)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    773701478178
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass122,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    122,247 miles
    Test number
    153220387159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail122,247 miles (+3,709)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,247 miles
    Test number
    182410987189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass118,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,538 miles
    Test number
    880647066128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 VRE

Does T87 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 VRE is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T87 VRE?
The MOT on T87 VRE is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 VRE done?
T87 VRE was recorded at 144,822 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,352 miles a year.
Has T87 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 VRE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T87 VRE 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 T87 VRE find?
T87 VRE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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