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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T939 NCAMOT history

T939 NCA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,980 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T939 NCA
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T939 NCA was last recorded at 179,980 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 5,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2016: 103,490 miles, lower than 103,498 miles on 11 Nov 2016.

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
174,044 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,936 miles
Average per year
6,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,980 miles
  • 2025 – 174,044 miles
  • 2024 – 167,159 miles
  • 2023 – 159,634 miles
  • 2022 – 153,114 miles
  • 2021 – 143,344 miles
  • 2020 – 134,199 miles
  • 2019 – 128,281 miles
  • 2017 – 119,197 miles
  • 2016 – 103,490 miles
  • 2015 – 90,682 miles
  • 2014 – 83,667 miles
  • 2012 – 80,761 miles
  • 2011 – 78,542 miles
  • 2010 – 75,524 miles
  • 2009 – 71,472 miles
  • 2008 – 66,086 miles
  • 2007 – 59,146 miles
  • 2006 – 50,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,980 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,980 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,980 miles
    Test number
    779146623449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,044 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,044 miles
    Test number
    348366552772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,159 miles (+7,525)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,159 miles
    Test number
    117688855205
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,634 miles (+6,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,634 miles
    Test number
    502907130942
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass153,114 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,114 miles
    Test number
    620961645825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,112 miles (+9,768)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    854858181974
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass143,344 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,344 miles
    Test number
    689426017148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front footwell heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail143,341 miles (+9,142)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,341 miles
    Test number
    904586569859
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front footwell heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass134,199 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,199 miles
    Test number
    242248488608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,281 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    217150020336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    915734091681
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail119,197 miles (+15,707)2 dangerous12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    669494272009
    • DangerousNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  13. Pass103,490 miles (-8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,490 miles
    Test number
    308333503376
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)

  14. Fail103,498 miles (+12,816)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,498 miles
    Test number
    698914873629
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)

  15. Pass90,682 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,682 miles
    Test number
    779693615717
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail90,681 miles (+7,014)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    738026472731
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass83,667 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    317453794269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,659 miles (+2,898)3 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,659 miles
    Test number
    515514284230
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front axle bump stop missing....

  19. Pass80,761 miles (+2,219)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    386387872248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted

  20. Pass78,542 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    145943171234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail78,542 miles (+3,018)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    439823971268
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,524 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    451417960236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail75,524 miles (+4,052)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    270213760222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering dampner bush has play

  24. Pass71,472 miles (+5,386)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    951345459180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRubber bush on steering damper slight play

  25. Pass66,086 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    851143848123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,039 miles (+6,893)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    291360448151
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass59,146 miles (+8,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,146 miles
    Test number
    651436747119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass50,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    734568536142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T939 NCA

Does T939 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T939 NCA is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T939 NCA?
The MOT on T939 NCA is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T939 NCA done?
T939 NCA was recorded at 179,980 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,528 miles a year.
Has T939 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T939 NCA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T939 NCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T939 NCA find?
T939 NCA passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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