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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T899 WHRMOT history

T899 WHR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,244 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T899 WHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T899 WHR was last recorded at 193,244 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,138 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,244 miles
  • 2025 – 193,138 miles
  • 2024 – 192,965 miles
  • 2023 – 192,842 miles
  • 2022 – 192,615 miles
  • 2021 – 191,852 miles
  • 2020 – 190,633 miles
  • 2019 – 190,611 miles
  • 2018 – 189,089 miles
  • 2017 – 187,669 miles
  • 2016 – 179,466 miles
  • 2015 – 169,733 miles
  • 2014 – 164,786 miles
  • 2013 – 152,099 miles
  • 2012 – 139,958 miles
  • 2011 – 128,994 miles
  • 2010 – 127,919 miles
  • 2008 – 125,407 miles
  • 2007 – 122,903 miles
  • 2006 – 120,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,244 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,244 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,244 miles
    Test number
    825532547548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,138 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    193,138 miles
    Test number
    271896282384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,965 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    192,965 miles
    Test number
    523459435206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,842 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    192,842 miles
    Test number
    715539366009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,615 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,615 miles
    Test number
    784580579885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,852 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,852 miles
    Test number
    969406327390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,633 miles (+22)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,633 miles
    Test number
    586338170995
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail190,611 miles (+1,522)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,611 miles
    Test number
    636671601888
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass189,089 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    189,089 miles
    Test number
    626351786486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass187,669 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,669 miles
    Test number
    427601372992
    • AdvisorySlight free play n/s/f hub bearing

  11. Pass179,466 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    179,466 miles
    Test number
    662263628450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,733 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,733 miles
    Test number
    869260245174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass164,786 miles (+12,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    164,786 miles
    Test number
    239029344172
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass152,099 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    805345933101
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail152,099 miles (+12,141)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    288823233463
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass139,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,958 miles
    Test number
    657386432156
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail139,958 miles (+10,964)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,958 miles
    Test number
    515325332159
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass128,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    238202231108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,994 miles (+1,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    278282831436
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Pass127,919 miles (+2,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,919 miles
    Test number
    810932190078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass125,407 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    244294048322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,903 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    560081047256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass120,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    120,343 miles
    Test number
    430509126275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T899 WHR

Does T899 WHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T899 WHR is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T899 WHR?
The MOT on T899 WHR is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T899 WHR done?
T899 WHR was recorded at 193,244 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has T899 WHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T899 WHR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T899 WHR 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 T899 WHR find?
T899 WHR passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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