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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,450 cc

T994 XPPMOT history

T994 XPP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,749 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T994 XPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,450 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T994 XPP was last recorded at 131,749 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,703 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,749 miles
  • 2025 – 129,703 miles
  • 2024 – 127,631 miles
  • 2023 – 124,784 miles
  • 2022 – 121,985 miles
  • 2021 – 119,125 miles
  • 2020 – 117,038 miles
  • 2017 – 113,982 miles
  • 2016 – 111,758 miles
  • 2015 – 110,557 miles
  • 2014 – 109,054 miles
  • 2013 – 105,744 miles
  • 2012 – 101,653 miles
  • 2011 – 97,648 miles
  • 2010 – 94,526 miles
  • 2009 – 92,199 miles
  • 2008 – 85,101 miles
  • 2007 – 81,118 miles
  • 2006 – 74,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,749 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering linkage damper bush has slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All 4 tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,749 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    338438679944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,703 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,703 miles
    Test number
    514000733463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,631 miles (+2,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,631 miles
    Test number
    595734340789
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,784 miles (+2,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,784 miles
    Test number
    265543686867
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,985 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,985 miles
    Test number
    898886166028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage damper bush has slight play.

  6. Fail121,960 miles (+2,835)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    684106713329
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage damper bush has slight play.

  7. Pass119,125 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    613444646585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,038 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    817089811003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,982 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,982 miles
    Test number
    408413390387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly perished

  10. Fail113,978 miles (+2,220)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    319650051110
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly perished

  11. Pass111,758 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    437848077756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,557 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    275746775060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,054 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    419737444229
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail109,034 miles (+3,290)4 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    895267054187
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake not tested due to condition on front prop shaft u/j
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass105,744 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,744 miles
    Test number
    216515033150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,640 miles (+3,987)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,640 miles
    Test number
    356154323189
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass101,653 miles (+4,005)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    108666072402
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf svivel seal is leaking grease
    • NoteOsr shock bottom bushes are worn

  18. Pass97,648 miles (+3,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,648 miles
    Test number
    625921391057
    • NoteBoth front wipers are starting to split
    • NoteOsf swivel seal is leaking

  19. Pass94,526 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    690814700195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    704096879060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,198 miles (+7,097)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,198 miles
    Test number
    872626479043
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,101 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    371337868028
    • NoteOff side front swivel seal leaking onto back plate

  23. Fail85,098 miles (+3,980)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    161970368007
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front swivel seal leaking onto back plate

  24. Pass81,118 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,118 miles
    Test number
    163927737452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    293064036027
    • NoteVery slight paly in the n/s/f trasck rod end and very slight weep on the front diff seal and o/s/f swivel seal

Questions about T994 XPP

Does T994 XPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T994 XPP is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T994 XPP?
The MOT on T994 XPP is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T994 XPP done?
T994 XPP was recorded at 131,749 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has T994 XPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T994 XPP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T994 XPP 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 T994 XPP find?
T994 XPP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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