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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

289 TDVMOT history

289 TDV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

289 TDV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
106,066 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
289 TDV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

289 TDV was last recorded at 106,066 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2009: 67,313 miles, lower than 144,886 miles on 21 Jan 2009.
  • 28 Mar 2017: 53,376 miles, lower than 100,844 miles on 4 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,608 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
2,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,066 miles
  • 2021 – 105,608 miles
  • 2019 – 104,817 miles
  • 2018 – 104,032 miles
  • 2017 – 53,376 miles
  • 2016 – 100,844 miles
  • 2014 – 98,896 miles
  • 2013 – 96,907 miles
  • 2012 – 93,749 miles
  • 2011 – 86,118 miles
  • 2010 – 76,994 miles
  • 2009 – 69,033 miles
  • 2008 – 64,823 miles
  • 2007 – 62,665 miles
  • 2006 – 60,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,066 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub sills damp

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake pipes surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,066 miles (+458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    682851766230
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub sills damp

  2. Pass105,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,608 miles
    Test number
    274720661591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface rust

  3. Fail105,608 miles (+791)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,608 miles
    Test number
    951414387071
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface rust

  4. Pass104,817 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    895662874173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,796 miles (+764)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    200528779530
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,032 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    468231138051
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust

  7. Fail104,032 miles (+50,656)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    510115574418
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust

  8. Pass53,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    914625129481
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  9. Fail53,376 miles (-47,468)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    842105459309
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  10. Pass100,844 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    525174559852
    • AdvisorySlight oil leek

  11. Pass98,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,896 miles
    Test number
    405334744316
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail98,896 miles (+1,989)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,896 miles
    Test number
    626804544364
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass96,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    379360043348
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail96,907 miles (+3,158)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    616498833316
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEx wear front prop uj

  15. Pass93,749 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    158656922334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,118 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    939730241394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,994 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    613587430328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    460987639369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,033 miles (+1,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    782437739336
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass67,313 miles (-77,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    883542129075
    • NoteFront prop-shaft front universal joint badly worn.

  21. Fail144,886 miles (+80,063)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    183881029495
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads close to minimum thickness.
    • NoteFront prop-shaft front universal joint badly worn.

  22. Pass64,823 miles (+2,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,823 miles
    Test number
    162521438428
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass62,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    581095827072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,665 miles (+2,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    400244527048
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass60,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,207 miles
    Test number
    364305526051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 289 TDV

What vehicle is registration 289 TDV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 289 TDV on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 289 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 289 TDV expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 289 TDV?
The MOT on 289 TDV expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 289 TDV done?
289 TDV was recorded at 106,066 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 2,702 miles a year.
Has 289 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 289 TDV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on 289 TDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 289 TDV find?
289 TDV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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