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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T117 CFOMOT history

T117 CFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 80,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,505 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 CFO was last recorded at 80,505 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2018: 53,385 miles, lower than 62,413 miles on 26 Jul 2017.

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
80,500 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,505 miles
  • 2024 – 76,772 miles
  • 2023 – 72,560 miles
  • 2022 – 69,284 miles
  • 2021 – 65,974 miles
  • 2019 – 64,362 miles
  • 2018 – 63,385 miles
  • 2017 – 62,413 miles
  • 2016 – 61,467 miles
  • 2015 – 60,364 miles
  • 2014 – 58,907 miles
  • 2013 – 57,550 miles
  • 2012 – 55,447 miles
  • 2011 – 54,088 miles
  • 2010 – 50,764 miles
  • 2009 – 49,193 miles
  • 2008 – 46,955 miles
  • 2007 – 44,498 miles
  • 2006 – 41,130 miles
  • 2005 – 38,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,505 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.

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

35 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,505 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    708727654567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,500 miles (+3,728)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    614836139698
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass76,772 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    484084063672
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail76,740 miles (+4,180)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,740 miles
    Test number
    700048397710
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass72,560 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    769583335528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,536 miles (+3,252)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    410113598529
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass69,284 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    658714413339
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,282 miles (+3,308)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,282 miles
    Test number
    622380515439
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear tracker rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front tracker rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rear tracker rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,974 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    173069854272
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play lower steering knuckle joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,971 miles (+47)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    442504835474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail65,924 miles (+1,562)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    936573096347
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,362 miles (+977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    282656641808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outrigger to body corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general rust

  13. Pass63,385 miles (+10,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    646521537162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail53,385 miles (-9,028)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    529883234240
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass62,413 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    762954039728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    518396392211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,467 miles (+1,103)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    237348749694
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  18. Pass60,364 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    986862015214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle has general surface rust

  19. Fail60,364 miles (+1,457)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    576291615208
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle has general surface rust

  20. Pass58,907 miles (+1,357)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    388780214272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to show signs of cracking but not down to ply/cords

  21. Pass57,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    227309073454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,550 miles (+2,103)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    106948173159
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass55,447 miles (+1,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    708958972193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass54,088 miles (+3,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    786273071135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass50,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    992140690149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,764 miles (+1,571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    690030990163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass49,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    161942119293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  28. Fail49,193 miles (+2,238)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    902132719266
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  29. Pass46,955 miles (+2,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    364930618480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass44,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    930861917217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail44,498 miles (+3,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    593431917271
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass41,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    944303316249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail41,130 miles (+2,703)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    530603516265
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  34. Pass38,427 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    210995715261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail38,398 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    122638305288
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T117 CFO

Does T117 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 CFO expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 CFO?
The MOT on T117 CFO expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 CFO done?
T117 CFO was recorded at 80,505 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 2,083 miles a year.
Has T117 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 CFO has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T117 CFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T117 CFO find?
T117 CFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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