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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T926 SHCMOT history

T926 SHC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,234 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T926 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T926 SHC was last recorded at 123,234 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2010: 10,380 miles, lower than 750,798 miles on 22 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,737 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,497 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,234 miles
  • 2021 – 120,737 miles
  • 2019 – 120,341 miles
  • 2018 – 119,417 miles
  • 2017 – 116,738 miles
  • 2016 – 114,300 miles
  • 2015 – 110,164 miles
  • 2014 – 105,340 miles
  • 2013 – 100,027 miles
  • 2012 – 93,991 miles
  • 2011 – 86,158 miles
  • 2010 – 10,380 miles
  • 2009 – 750,798 miles
  • 2008 – 672,532 miles
  • 2007 – 597,759 miles
  • 2006 – 35,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,234 miles (+2,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    340638792020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,737 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    756380408173
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Fail120,736 miles (+395)5 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    714888107730
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass120,341 miles (+924)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    673946065648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers shrouds corroded off
    • AdvisoryOffside front & nearside rear bump stops missing

  5. Pass119,417 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    819418911105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  6. Fail119,417 miles (+74)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    836079693528
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  7. Fail119,343 miles (+2,605)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,343 miles
    Test number
    965999571954
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear indicator dim

  8. Pass116,738 miles (+2,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    968024387885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass114,300 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,300 miles
    Test number
    397224525614
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  10. Fail114,293 miles (+4,129)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    367184573826
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axcel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axcel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  11. Pass110,164 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    485932585160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass105,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    727216204252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail105,340 miles (+5,313)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    309324704415
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass100,027 miles (+6,036)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    807781033216
    • NoteFront seat belts in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls perrishing
    • NoteSteel brake pipes on rear axcel rusty

  15. Pass93,991 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    669084612211
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAreas of corrosion to rear crossmember - not considered excessive
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis/underside components

  16. Fail93,989 miles (+7,831)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    396104212253
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAreas of corrosion to rear crossmember - not considered excessive
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis/underside components

  17. Pass86,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    968470711218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,143 miles (+75,763)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    677000111289
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass10,380 miles (-740,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,380 miles
    Test number
    252401700371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass750,798 miles (+78,266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    750,798 miles
    Test number
    510065699245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass672,532 miles (+74,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    672,532 miles
    Test number
    341783308326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass597,759 miles (+561,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    597,759 miles
    Test number
    774842107338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    262423306338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,623 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    144483206370
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T926 SHC

Does T926 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T926 SHC is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T926 SHC?
The MOT on T926 SHC is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T926 SHC done?
T926 SHC was recorded at 123,234 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has T926 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T926 SHC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T926 SHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T926 SHC find?
T926 SHC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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