Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T949 DGUMOT history
T949 DGU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 126,769 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T949 DGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T949 DGU was last recorded at 126,769 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,769 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,769 miles
- 2023 – 126,427 miles
- 2021 – 124,009 miles
- 2020 – 121,562 miles
- 2019 – 120,464 miles
- 2018 – 118,897 miles
- 2017 – 112,604 miles
- 2016 – 108,561 miles
- 2015 – 104,507 miles
- 2014 – 99,954 miles
- 2013 – 92,650 miles
- 2012 – 87,220 miles
- 2011 – 83,673 miles
- 2010 – 82,035 miles
- 2009 – 76,182 miles
- 2008 – 71,138 miles
- 2007 – 65,105 miles
- 2006 – 61,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Hazard warning switch inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 126,769 miles
- Test number
- 261962179463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,769 miles (+342)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,769 miles
- Test number
- 742358619678
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,427 miles (+2,418)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 126,427 miles
- Test number
- 973294690762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,009 miles (+2,447)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 907550176192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,562 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 121,562 miles
- Test number
- 939813420221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,464 miles (+1,567)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 120,464 miles
- Test number
- 340159953106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,897 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,897 miles
- Test number
- 771378526772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,876 miles (+6,272)2 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,876 miles
- Test number
- 645691696794
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass112,604 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 112,604 miles
- Test number
- 774638539631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,561 miles (+4,054)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,561 miles
- Test number
- 912403753660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 104,507 miles
- Test number
- 994978558927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,507 miles (+4,553)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,507 miles
- Test number
- 485123627057
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass99,954 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 99,954 miles
- Test number
- 838934704361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,949 miles (+7,299)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,949 miles
- Test number
- 739543104367
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Pass92,650 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,650 miles
- Test number
- 566930613342
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,634 miles (+1,330)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,634 miles
- Test number
- 469641403302
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,304 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,304 miles
- Test number
- 526242303148
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Fail91,304 miles (+4,084)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,304 miles
- Test number
- 836202803174
- Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Pass87,220 miles (+3,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,220 miles
- Test number
- 829013902125
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,673 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 83,673 miles
- Test number
- 179702981035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,035 miles (+5,853)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 82,035 miles
- Test number
- 164829890045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,182 miles (+5,044)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 76,182 miles
- Test number
- 662299679033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,138 miles (+6,033)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 71,138 miles
- Test number
- 832048178058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,105 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 65,105 miles
- Test number
- 923538237046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,787 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 61,787 miles
- Test number
- 564293556094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,781 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,781 miles
- Test number
- 933591056038
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Questions about T949 DGU
- Does T949 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T949 DGU is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T949 DGU?
- The MOT on T949 DGU is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T949 DGU done?
- T949 DGU was recorded at 126,769 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
- Has T949 DGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T949 DGU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T949 DGU 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 T949 DGU find?
- T949 DGU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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