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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T993 VEVMOT history

T993 VEV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,023 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T993 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T993 VEV was last recorded at 95,023 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,980 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,023 miles
  • 2024 – 94,723 miles
  • 2023 – 93,304 miles
  • 2021 – 92,432 miles
  • 2020 – 89,611 miles
  • 2019 – 87,358 miles
  • 2018 – 84,638 miles
  • 2017 – 81,786 miles
  • 2016 – 77,333 miles
  • 2015 – 74,168 miles
  • 2014 – 70,390 miles
  • 2013 – 66,316 miles
  • 2012 – 62,876 miles
  • 2011 – 58,684 miles
  • 2010 – 53,509 miles
  • 2009 – 50,333 miles
  • 2008 – 47,532 miles
  • 2007 – 44,873 miles
  • 2006 – 40,831 miles
  • 2005 – 37,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,023 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    660867996085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,980 miles (+257)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    807509535000
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,723 miles
    Test number
    397917144209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail94,722 miles (+1,418)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,722 miles
    Test number
    826130511175
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass93,304 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,304 miles
    Test number
    601422496211
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,432 miles (+2,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    145359280412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,611 miles (+2,253)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    368841001920
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from the swivel oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,358 miles (+2,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    817282446022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    890241510507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Leaking Slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,638 miles (+2,852)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    767659240521
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter Housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Leaking Slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    887507062896
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight play

  12. Fail81,786 miles (+4,453)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,786 miles
    Test number
    854241660420
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight play

  13. Pass77,333 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    599478052054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,845 miles (+2,677)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    312631937755
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner box section under wheelarch (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s rear cross member as marked (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and cracked (7.1.2)

  15. Pass74,168 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    878679535174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail74,159 miles (+3,769)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    609168535100
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp beam pattern dim

  17. Pass70,390 miles (+4,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    245890444480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass66,316 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,316 miles
    Test number
    849339343138
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail66,308 miles (+3,432)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    129858043158
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass62,876 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    466905342131
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes are corroding
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  21. Fail62,876 miles (+4,192)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    775115742126
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes are corroding
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  22. Pass58,684 miles (+5,175)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    205677541421
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll four tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r brake is binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in rear UJ on front propshaft
    • NoteSlight play in rear shock absorber bushes
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteVarious steering joint covers/rubbers are split

  23. Pass53,509 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    644609630149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,333 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    684127249144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,532 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    934274248119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,873 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    913775847180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,831 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    863438716178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    131037945126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T993 VEV

Does T993 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T993 VEV expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T993 VEV?
The MOT on T993 VEV expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T993 VEV done?
T993 VEV was recorded at 95,023 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has T993 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T993 VEV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T993 VEV 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 T993 VEV find?
T993 VEV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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