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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

G344 TSEMOT history

G344 TSE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

G344 TSE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,064 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G344 TSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G344 TSE was last recorded at 90,064 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,879 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,064 miles
  • 2025 – 89,879 miles
  • 2024 – 89,776 miles
  • 2023 – 89,607 miles
  • 2022 – 89,504 miles
  • 2021 – 89,398 miles
  • 2020 – 89,054 miles
  • 2019 – 88,941 miles
  • 2018 – 88,715 miles
  • 2017 – 88,385 miles
  • 2016 – 88,109 miles
  • 2014 – 87,924 miles
  • 2011 – 87,807 miles
  • 2010 – 87,134 miles
  • 2009 – 86,682 miles
  • 2007 – 85,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,064 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,064 miles (+185)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    885910356942
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass89,879 miles (+103)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    569899192237
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stabiliser arm bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,776 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    411392854836
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,607 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,607 miles
    Test number
    215089960042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail89,589 miles (+85)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    377460860948
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass89,504 miles (+106)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    703704922644
    • 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass89,398 miles (+344)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    594897081199
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass89,054 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,054 miles
    Test number
    973926952873
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail89,036 miles (+95)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    615220386487
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass88,941 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    708919625012
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass88,715 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,715 miles
    Test number
    849061834355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass88,385 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    596727417947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass88,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    300815387441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,109 miles (+185)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    475605012217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass87,924 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    437796134323
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass87,807 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,807 miles
    Test number
    858334451175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,134 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    121327310170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,682 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    231423519008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,444 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    704924537337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,439 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,439 miles
    Test number
    113167827321
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about G344 TSE

Does G344 TSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G344 TSE is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on G344 TSE?
The MOT on G344 TSE is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G344 TSE done?
G344 TSE was recorded at 90,064 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 245 miles a year.
Has G344 TSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G344 TSE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on G344 TSE 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 G344 TSE find?
G344 TSE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff, and 2 more.

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