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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T984 LYBMOT history

T984 LYB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 69,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,282 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T984 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T984 LYB was last recorded at 69,282 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,472 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
1,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,282 miles
  • 2025 – 68,472 miles
  • 2024 – 67,549 miles
  • 2023 – 66,347 miles
  • 2022 – 65,767 miles
  • 2020 – 65,079 miles
  • 2019 – 64,571 miles
  • 2018 – 63,620 miles
  • 2017 – 61,944 miles
  • 2016 – 61,941 miles
  • 2015 – 61,005 miles
  • 2014 – 60,261 miles
  • 2013 – 59,055 miles
  • 2012 – 58,426 miles
  • 2011 – 57,659 miles
  • 2010 – 56,878 miles
  • 2009 – 50,749 miles
  • 2008 – 41,768 miles
  • 2007 – 40,131 miles
  • 2006 – 37,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,282 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Rear brake discs are corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake discs corroded inner faces /worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,282 miles (+810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,282 miles
    Test number
    237347090153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,472 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    187898438260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,549 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    845231090765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail67,528 miles (+1,181)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,528 miles
    Test number
    619330554811
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,347 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    280679463799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,347 miles (+580)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    699222771238
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,767 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    673749242286
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded inner faces /worn.

  8. Fail65,767 miles (+688)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,767 miles
    Test number
    253297424028
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam When main beam is turned on. Interacting. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded inner faces /worn.

  9. Pass65,079 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    973274732725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,571 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    600069713406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    629456504546
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt buckle cover is missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded

  12. Fail63,620 miles (+945)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    869272118675
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt buckle cover is missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded

  13. Pass62,675 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,675 miles
    Test number
    348363448380
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt buckle cover is missing

  14. Pass61,944 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    767665676400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,941 miles (+936)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    347749815309
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure steering idler as marked (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis leg (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis leg (6.6.6)

  16. Pass61,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    783555997950
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis is corroded

  17. Fail61,005 miles (+744)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    850945420575
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam when lights are on (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis is corroded

  18. Pass60,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    456416254494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,259 miles (+1,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    487096454478
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass59,055 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    588163683253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    395316742378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,426 miles (+767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    409316742440
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass57,659 miles (+781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    197609341307
    • NoteSteering box is wet

  24. Pass56,878 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    531592440371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,518 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    502875110038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,749 miles (+8,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    600928169197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,768 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    104937498142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass40,131 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    484419827115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,666 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    264561266464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,663 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    264498956100
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T984 LYB

Does T984 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T984 LYB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T984 LYB?
The MOT on T984 LYB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T984 LYB done?
T984 LYB was recorded at 69,282 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,609 miles a year.
Has T984 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T984 LYB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T984 LYB 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 T984 LYB find?
T984 LYB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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