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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T996 VAMMOT history

T996 VAM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
191,004 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 VAM was last recorded at 191,004 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,953 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,004 miles
  • 2022 – 190,953 miles
  • 2021 – 190,210 miles
  • 2020 – 188,646 miles
  • 2019 – 183,362 miles
  • 2018 – 178,852 miles
  • 2017 – 174,165 miles
  • 2016 – 170,534 miles
  • 2015 – 162,399 miles
  • 2014 – 158,828 miles
  • 2013 – 155,089 miles
  • 2012 – 151,258 miles
  • 2011 – 147,977 miles
  • 2010 – 144,897 miles
  • 2009 – 142,098 miles
  • 2008 – 138,506 miles
  • 2007 – 134,568 miles
  • 2006 – 125,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,004 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    191,004 miles
    Test number
    403226486737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail190,953 miles (+743)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,953 miles
    Test number
    977588410744
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both tubular outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers, radius arm areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central crossmember, rear suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded, both N/S and O/S upper
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,210 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,210 miles
    Test number
    829844588813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail190,210 miles (+1,564)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,210 miles
    Test number
    370240215334
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis strengtheners o/s and n/s (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass188,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,646 miles
    Test number
    828187111702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes onto flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail188,646 miles (+5,284)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,646 miles
    Test number
    464309626231
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes onto flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged functioning correctly. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass183,362 miles (+4,510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,362 miles
    Test number
    151084277256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass178,852 miles (+4,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    178,852 miles
    Test number
    486493628637
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank support is corroded

  9. Pass174,165 miles (+3,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,165 miles
    Test number
    533599911313
    • AdvisoryFront play in viscous fan bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn both slight play
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank carrier corroded

  10. Pass170,534 miles (+8,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    170,534 miles
    Test number
    240521485627
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass162,399 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,399 miles
    Test number
    958301815248
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail162,399 miles (+3,571)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,399 miles
    Test number
    167880315292
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass158,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    779282734205
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail158,828 miles (+3,739)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    577747524200
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing

  15. Pass155,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    155,089 miles
    Test number
    357439093148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail155,089 miles (+3,831)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,089 miles
    Test number
    497379993174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass151,258 miles (+3,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    769108792193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass147,977 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    149166291140
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail147,972 miles (+3,075)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,972 miles
    Test number
    185634991196
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass144,897 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    633063000296
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePart of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

  21. Fail144,897 miles (+2,799)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    700542300287
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePart of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

  22. Pass142,098 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    142,098 miles
    Test number
    284763329202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass138,506 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    138,506 miles
    Test number
    150365328289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass134,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    384713317306
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail134,568 miles (+9,209)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    493683417487
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass125,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    622998026327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail125,347 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,347 miles
    Test number
    472708026495
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about T996 VAM

Does T996 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 VAM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T996 VAM?
The MOT on T996 VAM is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 VAM done?
T996 VAM was recorded at 191,004 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has T996 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 VAM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T996 VAM 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 T996 VAM find?
T996 VAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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