Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T949 PNBMOT history
T949 PNB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,432 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T949 PNB
- 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
- 18 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T949 PNB was last recorded at 126,432 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,432 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,432 miles
- 2024 – 120,314 miles
- 2023 – 115,359 miles
- 2019 – 109,411 miles
- 2018 – 102,694 miles
- 2017 – 92,494 miles
- 2016 – 92,488 miles
- 2012 – 91,186 miles
- 2011 – 91,110 miles
- 2010 – 88,783 miles
- 2009 – 83,818 miles
- 2008 – 75,943 miles
- 2007 – 66,559 miles
- 2006 – 57,455 miles
- 2005 – 48,710 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,432 miles
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.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,432 miles
- Test number
- 520498211501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,432 miles (+6,118)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,432 miles
- Test number
- 212427794758
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2x bushs (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2x bushs (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm coming off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,314 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 120,314 miles
- Test number
- 592949066103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,311 miles (+4,952)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,311 miles
- Test number
- 397801735850
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass115,359 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 115,359 miles
- Test number
- 959372623048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,411 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,411 miles
- Test number
- 867147263983
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail109,409 miles (+6,715)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,409 miles
- Test number
- 336674243912
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,694 miles (+707)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,694 miles
- Test number
- 786572809983
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front by suspension mounts very rusty but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3ish mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper area but outside prescribed areas x4 bits (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryComplete rear of chassis very rusty but ok at time of test
Fail101,987 miles (+9,493)9 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,987 miles
- Test number
- 762385651577
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and bracing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross member (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and bracing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member behind fuel tank (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across cross member (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 3mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear half of chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension cross member corroded but sound at the moment (2.4.A.3)
Pass92,494 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 92,494 miles
- Test number
- 711279592432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,488 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 795830838171
- AdvisoryThick with underseal in parts
Fail92,488 miles (+1,302)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 811811572549
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported into turet and turet coroded too (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryThick with underseal in parts
Pass91,186 miles (+76)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 91,186 miles
- Test number
- 799273272178
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBall joint covers start to perish
Pass91,110 miles (+2,327)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,110 miles
- Test number
- 928436271187
- NoteN/s/r shocker bush start to perish
Pass88,783 miles (+4,965)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 88,783 miles
- Test number
- 900963870130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,818 miles (+7,875)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 83,818 miles
- Test number
- 400757169168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s front swivel housing leaking slightly
Pass75,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 75,943 miles
- Test number
- 103117158117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail75,943 miles (+9,384)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,943 miles
- Test number
- 571455658107
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteCaliper housing offside rear damp
- NoteLong handbrake travel
Pass66,559 miles (+9,104)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 66,559 miles
- Test number
- 132954167196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 57,455 miles
- Test number
- 173691666159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,455 miles (+8,745)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,455 miles
- Test number
- 960709456147
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass48,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 48,710 miles
- Test number
- 231025465187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T949 PNB
- Does T949 PNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T949 PNB is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T949 PNB?
- The MOT on T949 PNB is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T949 PNB done?
- T949 PNB was recorded at 126,432 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
- Has T949 PNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T949 PNB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T949 PNB 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 PNB find?
- T949 PNB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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