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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T931 VNOMOT history

T931 VNO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,101 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T931 VNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T931 VNO was last recorded at 162,101 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,807 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,101 miles
  • 2025 – 159,807 miles
  • 2024 – 158,955 miles
  • 2023 – 153,124 miles
  • 2022 – 151,534 miles
  • 2021 – 148,231 miles
  • 2018 – 144,309 miles
  • 2017 – 140,988 miles
  • 2016 – 136,208 miles
  • 2015 – 133,413 miles
  • 2014 – 126,269 miles
  • 2012 – 108,706 miles
  • 2011 – 100,759 miles
  • 2010 – 88,688 miles
  • 2009 – 76,721 miles
  • 2008 – 64,425 miles
  • 2007 – 51,293 miles
  • 2006 – 35,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,101 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r out riggers slightly corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,101 miles (+2,294)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    200948748275
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r out riggers slightly corroded

  2. Pass159,807 miles (+852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,807 miles
    Test number
    930873022677
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,955 miles
    Test number
    957190099656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,949 miles (+5,825)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    284827754854
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass153,124 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    125434447097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,555 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    118442533027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,550 miles (+16)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,550 miles
    Test number
    274786677523
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail151,534 miles (+3,303)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,534 miles
    Test number
    467572748716
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section meets cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis meets cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,231 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,231 miles
    Test number
    918197411535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,226 miles (+2,716)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,226 miles
    Test number
    271390247904
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from servo to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger in front of floor pan
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking oil

  11. Pass145,510 miles (+1,201)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,510 miles
    Test number
    862911521452
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,309 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,309 miles
    Test number
    920533745857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail144,304 miles (+3,316)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    205161464245
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass140,988 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,988 miles
    Test number
    187800842516
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail140,982 miles (+4,774)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    643987920648
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable mounting bush badly worn (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass136,208 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    532642147374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,413 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    447703265064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,269 miles (+17,563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,269 miles
    Test number
    645739644062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,706 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    225656362041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,759 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    666027561029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,688 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    501667960004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,721 miles (+12,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    730455769031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,425 miles (+13,132)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,425 miles
    Test number
    724512758027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,293 miles (+16,153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    821048867062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    791281256043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T931 VNO

Does T931 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T931 VNO is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T931 VNO?
The MOT on T931 VNO is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T931 VNO done?
T931 VNO was recorded at 162,101 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has T931 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T931 VNO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T931 VNO 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 T931 VNO find?
T931 VNO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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