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Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T987 VONMOT history

T987 VON is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,207 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 VON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 VON was last recorded at 120,207 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,878 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
1,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,207 miles
  • 2023 – 119,878 miles
  • 2022 – 118,568 miles
  • 2021 – 117,707 miles
  • 2020 – 116,110 miles
  • 2019 – 113,805 miles
  • 2018 – 112,432 miles
  • 2017 – 110,251 miles
  • 2016 – 108,265 miles
  • 2015 – 106,241 miles
  • 2014 – 104,140 miles
  • 2013 – 103,125 miles
  • 2012 – 102,421 miles
  • 2011 – 101,995 miles
  • 2010 – 100,014 miles
  • 2009 – 96,581 miles
  • 2008 – 95,114 miles
  • 2007 – 92,960 miles
  • 2006 – 89,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing - Works As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing - Works As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,207 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    938884595979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing - Works As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing - Works As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  2. Pass119,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    497469697133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged fronts (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail119,878 miles (+1,310)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    785437929648
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged fronts (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass118,568 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    294224302734
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,568 miles (+861)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    965909778615
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,707 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    339156896725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,692 miles (+1,582)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,692 miles
    Test number
    154484888282
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

  8. Pass116,110 miles (+2,305)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,110 miles
    Test number
    377383559770
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear step bolts loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick bushes on axle worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick bushes on axle worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff to operate / poor condition (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass113,805 miles (+1,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    377174407738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bushes

  10. Pass112,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    505158842732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,432 miles (+2,181)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    252860541599
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,251 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    453207553703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,265 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,265 miles
    Test number
    633222199553
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass106,241 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    832994205486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    936924825040
    • NoteRear cross member in poor condition

  16. Fail105,803 miles (+1,663)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    847499415021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear cross member in poor condition

  17. Pass104,140 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    228875514002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,138 miles (+1,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    148183414035
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass103,125 miles (+704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    106878513067
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass102,421 miles (+426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    798755162055
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass101,995 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    275120991004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  22. Fail101,995 miles (+1,981)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    258770491045
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  23. Pass100,014 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    120764700155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f seat-belt anchor points outer covers missing
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  24. Fail100,014 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    532444900168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f seat-belt anchor points outer covers missing
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  25. Pass96,581 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    390775389036
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass95,114 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,114 miles
    Test number
    563741708157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail95,111 miles (+2,151)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    464220708120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteServo pipe chaffing on engine cover
    • NoteSteering damper has a slightly worn rubber bush

  28. Pass92,960 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    224086807405
    • NoteAll seat belts in poor condition
    • NotePas rear door will not open from outside

  29. Fail92,960 miles (+2,969)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    871206607159
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • NoteAll seat belts in poor condition
    • NotePas rear door will not open from outside

  30. Fail89,991 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    133128306159
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • NoteSlight lift in A frame balljoint
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  31. Pass89,991 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    231328306462
    • NoteSlight lift in A frame balljoint
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

Questions about T987 VON

Does T987 VON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 VON expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 VON?
The MOT on T987 VON expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 VON done?
T987 VON was recorded at 120,207 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 1,561 miles a year.
Has T987 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 VON has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T987 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 T987 VON find?
T987 VON passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing - works as intended; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing - works as intended; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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