Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T913 VNOMOT history
T913 VNO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 177,007 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T913 VNO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T913 VNO was last recorded at 177,007 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Feb 2022: 161,647 miles, lower than 264,131 miles on 2 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 176,996 miles · 16 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,007 miles
- 2025 – 175,589 miles
- 2024 – 174,656 miles
- 2023 – 170,825 miles
- 2022 – 161,647 miles
- 2021 – 264,131 miles
- 2019 – 258,048 miles
- 2013 – 254,499 miles
- 2012 – 247,616 miles
- 2011 – 236,278 miles
- 2010 – 230,052 miles
- 2009 – 215,771 miles
- 2008 – 200,478 miles
- 2007 – 189,630 miles
- 2006 – 169,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,007 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in drivers floorpanRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Collant level very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,007 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 177,007 miles
- Test number
- 176782799037
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in drivers floorpan
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail176,996 miles (+1,407)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,996 miles
- Test number
- 273357778841
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in drivers floorpan
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass175,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 175,589 miles
- Test number
- 750850257869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,589 miles (+933)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,589 miles
- Test number
- 572624769806
- Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Pass174,656 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 174,656 miles
- Test number
- 492590720082
- AdvisoryCollant level very low
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisorySlight play in rear prop both ujs
Fail174,656 miles (+3,831)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,656 miles
- Test number
- 442609802212
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryCollant level very low
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisorySlight play in rear prop both ujs
Pass170,825 miles (+124)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 170,825 miles
- Test number
- 548601569761
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hinge snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose NS and OS wing mirrors (3) (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leak (3) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (2) (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (2) (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored faces (3) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leak (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (3) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,701 miles (+9,054)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,701 miles
- Test number
- 353732209336
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS and OS warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hinge snapped (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose NS and OS wing mirrors (3) (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box leak (3) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (2) (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (2) (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored faces (3) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leak (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (3) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,647 miles (-102,484)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,647 miles
- Test number
- 503476240508
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Diff flange leaking
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and Rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box weeping oil
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWeeping oil from centre gearbox
- AdvisoryBonnet pull damaged
Pass264,131 miles (+6,083)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 264,131 miles
- Test number
- 505687098824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,048 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 258,048 miles
- Test number
- 688894251759
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel joints. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail258,018 miles (+3,519)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,018 miles
- Test number
- 301037454258
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel joints. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass254,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 254,499 miles
- Test number
- 578073123198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail254,499 miles (+6,883)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,499 miles
- Test number
- 325693323143
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass247,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 247,616 miles
- Test number
- 749302332186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,616 miles (+11,338)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,616 miles
- Test number
- 809422832192
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass236,278 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 236,278 miles
- Test number
- 605808001167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,276 miles (+6,224)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,276 miles
- Test number
- 417664401137
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass230,052 miles (+14,281)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 230,052 miles
- Test number
- 222924230480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail215,771 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,771 miles
- Test number
- 303627429183
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass215,771 miles (+15,293)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 215,771 miles
- Test number
- 771647629119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,478 miles (+10,848)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 200,478 miles
- Test number
- 823430838102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 189,630 miles
- Test number
- 331485137153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,630 miles (+19,826)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,630 miles
- Test number
- 801845137139
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass169,804 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 169,804 miles
- Test number
- 992100336102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about T913 VNO
- Does T913 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T913 VNO is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T913 VNO?
- The MOT on T913 VNO is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T913 VNO done?
- T913 VNO was recorded at 177,007 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 366 miles a year.
- Has T913 VNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T913 VNO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T913 VNO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T913 VNO find?
- T913 VNO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front hole in drivers floorpan; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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