
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T889 GUBMOT history
T889 GUB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,812 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T889 GUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T889 GUB was last recorded at 134,812 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2022: 122,797 miles, lower than 123,797 miles on 9 Mar 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,325 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,487 miles
- Average per year
- 4,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,812 miles
- 2025 – 131,325 miles
- 2024 – 127,524 miles
- 2023 – 125,384 miles
- 2022 – 122,797 miles
- 2021 – 122,057 miles
- 2020 – 121,026 miles
- 2019 – 119,961 miles
- 2017 – 118,136 miles
- 2016 – 115,906 miles
- 2015 – 113,181 miles
- 2014 – 103,596 miles
- 2012 – 94,280 miles
- 2011 – 91,405 miles
- 2010 – 81,927 miles
- 2009 – 77,706 miles
- 2008 – 70,641 miles
- 2007 – 63,200 miles
- 2006 – 55,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear valance corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,812 miles (+3,487)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,812 miles
- Test number
- 996717330656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,325 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 131,325 miles
- Test number
- 942477330803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres aged and perished
Fail131,302 miles (+3,778)7 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,302 miles
- Test number
- 634948903147
- MajorBrake valve leaking on offside baulkhead (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear crossover bar end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bump stop bracket within 30cm of spring seat cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing persihed & splitting on sidewalls - cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing persihed & splitting on sidewalls - cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush splitting at body mount end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar bush splitting at body mount end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing persihed & splitting on sidewalls - cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass127,524 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,524 miles
- Test number
- 573000949191
- AdvisoryAll four brake calipers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBox section on n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic cover missing on n/s/f seatbelt stalk
- AdvisoryRear valance corroded
Fail127,524 miles (+2,140)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,524 miles
- Test number
- 718677076001
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tow bar body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four brake calipers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBox section on n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic cover missing on n/s/f seatbelt stalk
- AdvisoryRear valance corroded
Pass125,384 miles (+2,587)23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 125,384 miles
- Test number
- 814955086712
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear suspensions bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspensions bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle wishbone mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank under shield heavily corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroding front to rear
Pass122,797 miles (-1,000)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,797 miles
- Test number
- 583542873393
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor seal damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor seal damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake calipers corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Fail123,797 miles (+1,740)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,797 miles
- Test number
- 385263582233
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor seal damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor seal damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake calipers corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Pass122,057 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 122,057 miles
- Test number
- 122131229225
- AdvisoryAll four brake callipers corroded
- AdvisoryAll four coilsprings corroded
- AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking with age
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering hub unit damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering hub unit damp
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Fail122,057 miles (+1,031)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,057 miles
- Test number
- 967924070899
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four brake callipers corroded
- AdvisoryAll four coilsprings corroded
- AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking with age
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering hub unit damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering hub unit damp
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Pass121,026 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 121,026 miles
- Test number
- 401855903759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub units damp
- AdvisoryRear valance corroded
Fail121,026 miles (+1,065)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,026 miles
- Test number
- 867023463618
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub units damp
- AdvisoryRear valance corroded
Pass119,961 miles (+1,825)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 119,961 miles
- Test number
- 117260369250
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering hubs damp
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear chassis rails
Pass118,136 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,136 miles
- Test number
- 420128785405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle tractor joint seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle tractor joint seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle tractor joint hub seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOil leak rear of head area
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to rear faces (3.5.1i)
Fail118,136 miles (+2,230)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,136 miles
- Test number
- 286328399796
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp service brake applied lamp goes out (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle tractor joint seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle tractor joint seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle tractor joint hub seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear of head area
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to rear faces (3.5.1i)
Pass115,906 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 115,906 miles
- Test number
- 847145996193
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe rubbing on engine sump
- AdvisoryOffside door hinges worn
Pass113,181 miles (+9,585)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,181 miles
- Test number
- 195381595170
- NoteOffside and nearside front road springs rusty
Fail103,596 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,596 miles
- Test number
- 295035294474
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated
Pass103,596 miles (+9,316)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,596 miles
- Test number
- 627895094130
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated
Pass94,280 miles (+2,875)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,280 miles
- Test number
- 988955582151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,405 miles (+9,478)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,405 miles
- Test number
- 719776061145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,927 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 81,927 miles
- Test number
- 260411320195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,706 miles (+7,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 77,706 miles
- Test number
- 172652409239
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,641 miles (+7,441)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 70,641 miles
- Test number
- 394515208405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,200 miles (+7,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,200 miles
- Test number
- 424774607276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,393 miles
- Test number
- 932825106208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T889 GUB
- Does T889 GUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 GUB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T889 GUB?
- The MOT on T889 GUB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T889 GUB done?
- T889 GUB was recorded at 134,812 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
- Has T889 GUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T889 GUB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T889 GUB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T889 GUB find?
- T889 GUB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.
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