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Land Rover Defender

Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T986 VONMOT history

T986 VON is a cream diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,088 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 VON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 VON was last recorded at 97,088 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 5,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,563 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,525 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,088 miles
  • 2024 – 91,563 miles
  • 2023 – 84,639 miles
  • 2022 – 81,226 miles
  • 2021 – 77,715 miles
  • 2020 – 75,350 miles
  • 2019 – 70,037 miles
  • 2018 – 68,562 miles
  • 2017 – 66,307 miles
  • 2016 – 64,397 miles
  • 2015 – 62,922 miles
  • 2014 – 61,504 miles
  • 2013 – 59,649 miles
  • 2012 – 57,797 miles
  • 2011 – 56,128 miles
  • 2010 – 54,088 miles
  • 2009 – 51,512 miles
  • 2008 – 49,560 miles
  • 2007 – 48,000 miles
  • 2006 – 45,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,088 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play in rearmost propshaft u/j

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • O/s side repeater insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight leak from rear exhaust advise early replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/r brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,088 miles (+5,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    859342177619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rearmost propshaft u/j

  2. Pass91,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,563 miles
    Test number
    526777277107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,563 miles (+6,924)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,563 miles
    Test number
    973473970447
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,639 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    221958690068
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,639 miles (+3,413)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    706147320691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,226 miles (+3,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    796122449055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight leak from centre exhaust box

  7. Pass77,715 miles (+2,365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,715 miles
    Test number
    367625439494
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    990790814634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,350 miles (+5,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    367421426827
    • Repaired at testSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,037 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    740946057008
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater insecure

  11. Fail69,999 miles (+1,437)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    570701854351
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater insecure

  12. Pass68,562 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    663166007940
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear exhaust advise early replacement

  13. Fail68,559 miles (+2,252)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    980075968417
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear exhaust advise early replacement

  14. Pass66,307 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,307 miles
    Test number
    983203895339
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracked & perished cuts close to cords advise early replacement

  15. Fail66,256 miles (+1,859)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    823800360677
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop link (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracked & perished cuts close to cords advise early replacement

  16. Pass64,397 miles (+1,475)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    566777252713
    • AdvisoryBoth front & o/s/r tyres cracked & perished with age advise replacment
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates worn
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance on limit advise inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater lamp slightly insecue
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySign of leak from transmission brake drum
    • AdvisorySpare wheel slightly insecure

  17. Pass62,922 miles (+1,418)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    426475535197
    • NoteBoth n/s/f & o/s/r tyres cracked with age advise early replacment
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight leak from transmission brake drum
    • NoteSlight movement in steering box drag link ball joint

  18. Pass61,504 miles (+1,855)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    676807744175
    • NoteAdvise check handbrake drum (fluid evident)
    • NoteBoth o/s tyres cracked & perished advise new soon
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteLong handbrake lever travel
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear diff mounting bush perished
    • NoteSlight movement in front steering damper bush
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition advise new

  19. Pass59,649 miles (+1,852)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,649 miles
    Test number
    206705133184
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteLong handbrake lever travel
    • NoteO/s side repeater slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear tyres cracked & perished with age
    • NoteSlight bulge to n/s/f tyre
    • NoteWiper blades slightly poor (small split)

  20. Pass57,797 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    647831832169
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WINGS DAMAGED
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERRISHED WITH AGE
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteFRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteLONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
    • NoteOIL FILLER CAP MISSING

  21. Fail57,797 miles (+1,669)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    375881332136
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WINGS DAMAGED
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERRISHED WITH AGE
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteFRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteLONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
    • NoteOIL FILLER CAP MISSING

  22. Pass56,128 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    297665821433
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WINGS DAMAGED
    • NoteFRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteLONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
    • NoteMARKS TO WINDSCREEN

  23. Fail56,128 miles (+2,040)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    447495821178
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WINGS DAMAGED
    • NoteFRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteLONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
    • NoteMARKS TO WINDSCREEN

  24. Pass54,088 miles (+2,576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    570415520168
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON
    • NoteREAR TYRES PERRISHING WITH AGE

  25. Pass51,512 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    703469339174
    • NoteO/s/f tyre nailed
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight free play in steering
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  26. Fail51,512 miles (+1,952)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    764048039122
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre nailed
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight free play in steering
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  27. Pass49,560 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    191735218171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    882569127127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,000 miles (+2,342)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    384028127171
    • FailureLower Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCharge warning light on
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteSlight movement on steering drop arm balljoint

  30. Pass45,658 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    260815636430
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteMinor marks to windscreen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSlight damage to seat belt webbings
    • NoteSlight movement to steering damper bush's

Questions about T986 VON

Does T986 VON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 VON is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T986 VON?
The MOT on T986 VON is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 VON done?
T986 VON was recorded at 97,088 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has T986 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 VON has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T986 VON 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 T986 VON find?
T986 VON passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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