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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T974 MVUMOT history

T974 MVU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,732 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 MVU
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 MVU was last recorded at 74,732 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2018: 69,396 miles, lower than 618,358 miles on 6 Jan 2017.

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
74,414 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,732 miles
  • 2025 – 74,414 miles
  • 2024 – 74,295 miles
  • 2023 – 74,068 miles
  • 2022 – 73,657 miles
  • 2021 – 72,822 miles
  • 2019 – 71,789 miles
  • 2018 – 69,404 miles
  • 2017 – 618,358 miles
  • 2016 – 67,218 miles
  • 2015 – 65,865 miles
  • 2013 – 64,458 miles
  • 2012 – 63,263 miles
  • 2011 – 62,166 miles
  • 2010 – 60,604 miles
  • 2009 – 59,076 miles
  • 2008 – 57,667 miles
  • 2007 – 55,232 miles
  • 2006 – 47,928 miles
  • 2005 – 38,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,732 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to under side of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Underside of vehicle covered in mud at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,732 miles (+318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    270188651006
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass74,414 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    547820086851
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,295 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    286078908668
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to under side of the vehicle

  4. Fail74,293 miles (+225)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    963497890647
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rusted hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rusted hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,068 miles (+411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,068 miles
    Test number
    891265674565
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre join of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    606302096189
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,657 miles (+835)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    529662829845
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    617927211521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,822 miles (+226)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    127927683407
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass72,596 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    982243784465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail72,594 miles (+805)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    281867079376
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken lens white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass71,789 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    812860068076
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud at time of test

  13. Fail71,763 miles (+974)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    120053454060
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud at time of test

  14. Pass70,789 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    230993609988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,404 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    937587396977
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering system
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud at time of test

  16. Fail69,396 miles (-548,962)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    783519872899
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering system
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud at time of test

  17. Pass618,358 miles (+551,140)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    618,358 miles
    Test number
    315373262921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,218 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    901165640112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,865 miles (+1,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,865 miles
    Test number
    916557205037
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass64,458 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    317798413339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,263 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    398341332316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,180 miles (+1,014)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    195327312300
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight noise

  23. Pass62,166 miles (+1,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    607330721377
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy

  24. Pass60,604 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    252182920391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,076 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    841811029334
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass57,667 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    180824128370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    191641057235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,232 miles (+7,304)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    380761457236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass47,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    363724906327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,928 miles (+9,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    761233306328
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass38,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,381 miles
    Test number
    410927585247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 MVU

Does T974 MVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 MVU is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 MVU?
The MOT on T974 MVU is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 MVU done?
T974 MVU was recorded at 74,732 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has T974 MVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 MVU has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T974 MVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T974 MVU find?
T974 MVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on join; central lower some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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