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Beige · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T988 VONMOT history

T988 VON is a beige diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 VON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 VON was last recorded at 147,954 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,784 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,954 miles
  • 2025 – 146,784 miles
  • 2024 – 145,570 miles
  • 2023 – 144,165 miles
  • 2022 – 142,473 miles
  • 2021 – 140,736 miles
  • 2020 – 138,965 miles
  • 2019 – 137,131 miles
  • 2018 – 135,014 miles
  • 2017 – 133,500 miles
  • 2016 – 130,459 miles
  • 2015 – 128,444 miles
  • 2014 – 125,998 miles
  • 2013 – 121,076 miles
  • 2012 – 117,968 miles
  • 2011 – 114,387 miles
  • 2010 – 111,140 miles
  • 2009 – 101,359 miles
  • 2008 – 87,332 miles
  • 2007 – 78,280 miles
  • 2006 – 64,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,954 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,954 miles (+1,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,954 miles
    Test number
    987413310828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass146,784 miles (+1,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,784 miles
    Test number
    378143822822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,570 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,570 miles
    Test number
    834901939820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail145,570 miles (+1,405)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,570 miles
    Test number
    283028224223
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    906019381483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail144,165 miles (+1,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    200404800624
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass142,473 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,473 miles
    Test number
    894352919240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail142,467 miles (+1,731)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,467 miles
    Test number
    113122663034
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass140,736 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,736 miles
    Test number
    159693716500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    195506556987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,965 miles (+1,834)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    851785199874
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass137,131 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,131 miles
    Test number
    708730570173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,014 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    600299780672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,500 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,500 miles
    Test number
    846152369958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,459 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    771912114023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,444 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,444 miles
    Test number
    188789735130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,998 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    866094954155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass121,076 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    436243733155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    329838232114
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail117,968 miles (+3,581)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    457368332177
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass114,387 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    879028831103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,140 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,140 miles
    Test number
    931601140173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,359 miles (+14,027)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    114709059103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,332 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    593268248180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,280 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    253538297183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,229 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    122624767111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,226 miles (+13,420)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    500112167164
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass64,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,806 miles
    Test number
    580590166183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 VON

Does T988 VON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 VON is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 VON?
The MOT on T988 VON is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 VON done?
T988 VON was recorded at 147,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has T988 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 VON has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T988 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 T988 VON find?
T988 VON passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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