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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T115 CFOMOT history

T115 CFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
140,727 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T115 CFO was last recorded at 140,727 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 2,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2011: 49,233 miles, lower than 419,524 miles on 14 Jan 2010.

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
138,022 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,705 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,727 miles
  • 2024 – 138,022 miles
  • 2023 – 135,153 miles
  • 2022 – 135,124 miles
  • 2021 – 131,033 miles
  • 2020 – 125,554 miles
  • 2019 – 115,805 miles
  • 2018 – 108,194 miles
  • 2017 – 99,699 miles
  • 2016 – 87,822 miles
  • 2015 – 75,935 miles
  • 2014 – 64,607 miles
  • 2013 – 60,871 miles
  • 2012 – 57,727 miles
  • 2011 – 49,233 miles
  • 2010 – 419,524 miles
  • 2009 – 40,521 miles
  • 2008 – 40,024 miles
  • 2007 – 39,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,727 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember which rear axle connects to (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak from steering box

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear outrigger badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chassis corroded by rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,727 miles (+2,705)15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    154803794164
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember which rear axle connects to (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak from steering box

  2. Pass138,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    435435505626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,022 miles (+2,869)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    341219361622
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,153 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    505817388197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,124 miles (+4,091)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    633508800654
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass131,033 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,033 miles
    Test number
    852684239407
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail131,023 miles (+5,469)3 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,023 miles
    Test number
    234675957994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light / indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lights / indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass125,554 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,554 miles
    Test number
    251682640352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger badly corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded by rear cross member

  9. Fail125,549 miles (+4,690)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,549 miles
    Test number
    346114091584
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger badly corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded by rear cross member

  10. Pass120,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    230862220375
    • AdvisoryBoth head light patterns poor

  11. Fail120,859 miles (+5,054)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    981087221716
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light patterns poor

  12. Pass115,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    462317665189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play [DROP ARM JOINT] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail115,805 miles (+7,611)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    546477390658
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ABOVE CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNION TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play [DROP ARM JOINT] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass108,194 miles (+8,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,194 miles
    Test number
    196040850104
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass99,699 miles (+11,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    537296649445
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass87,822 miles (+11,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    221274481625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,935 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,935 miles
    Test number
    546061525040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,607 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    376676314005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,871 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    958861413047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,727 miles (+8,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    158688012481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,233 miles (-370,291)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    617949011013
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBush worn in steering damper
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass419,524 miles (+379,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    419,524 miles
    Test number
    762834110053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass40,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    171186419019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,521 miles (+497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    313725419081
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass40,024 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    823756058024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    971697317099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T115 CFO

Does T115 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T115 CFO expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T115 CFO?
The MOT on T115 CFO expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T115 CFO done?
T115 CFO was recorded at 140,727 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has T115 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 CFO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T115 CFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T115 CFO find?
T115 CFO failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 15 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting, and 14 more.

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