
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T179 CSAMOT history
T179 CSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 88,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 88,205 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T179 CSA
- 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
- 18 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T179 CSA was last recorded at 88,205 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,934 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 271 miles
- Average per year
- 2,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,205 miles
- 2025 – 87,934 miles
- 2024 – 87,571 miles
- 2023 – 87,169 miles
- 2022 – 86,884 miles
- 2020 – 86,548 miles
- 2019 – 85,786 miles
- 2018 – 84,977 miles
- 2017 – 84,452 miles
- 2016 – 84,077 miles
- 2015 – 82,981 miles
- 2014 – 82,141 miles
- 2013 – 79,928 miles
- 2012 – 78,295 miles
- 2011 – 75,078 miles
- 2010 – 71,142 miles
- 2009 – 67,422 miles
- 2007 – 56,952 miles
- 2006 – 47,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box lower spindle seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,205 miles (+271)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 88,205 miles
- Test number
- 188172623460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box lower spindle seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,934 miles (+363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,934 miles
- Test number
- 645107073124
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,571 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,571 miles
- Test number
- 985073127178
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,570 miles (+401)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,570 miles
- Test number
- 198707810632
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis mounting point corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis mounting point corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rearpipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,169 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 87,169 miles
- Test number
- 659551325142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,167 miles (+283)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,167 miles
- Test number
- 579209267108
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Does not switch to main beam. (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At trailing arm mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind coil spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind coil spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bolt on cross member is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,884 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,884 miles
- Test number
- 929893374897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,548 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 86,548 miles
- Test number
- 108006797299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing is damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box floor holed but battery unlikley to fall out. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail86,544 miles (+758)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,544 miles
- Test number
- 435716792303
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed by trailing arm bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed by trailing arm bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing is damaged.
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box floor holed but battery unlikley to fall out. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,786 miles (+809)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 85,786 miles
- Test number
- 405603469418
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Triangle bush on rear tie bar is starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Triangle bush on rear tie bar is starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,977 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 84,977 miles
- Test number
- 829285245766
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail84,967 miles (+515)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,967 miles
- Test number
- 544956020953
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,452 miles
- Test number
- 708260702046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,452 miles (+375)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,452 miles
- Test number
- 214817309739
- FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper rubber bush worn (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureFront Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front trailing arm bushed at front axle worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass84,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,077 miles
- Test number
- 160584031497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,077 miles (+1,096)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,077 miles
- Test number
- 127341091404
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Pass82,981 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,981 miles
- Test number
- 416082525009
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,975 miles (+834)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,975 miles
- Test number
- 248209005031
- FailureFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteRear joint on front propshaft heavily worn!
Pass82,141 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,141 miles
- Test number
- 838097724051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,136 miles (+2,208)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,136 miles
- Test number
- 379291824025
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 79,928 miles
- Test number
- 505133323038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,925 miles (+1,630)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,925 miles
- Test number
- 485923523003
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass78,295 miles (+3,217)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,295 miles
- Test number
- 446425022003
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteTrack rod end on steering box arm has slight play
Pass75,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 75,078 miles
- Test number
- 569991231094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,078 miles (+3,936)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,078 miles
- Test number
- 376450131082
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass71,142 miles (+3,720)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 71,142 miles
- Test number
- 323465820061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,422 miles
- Test number
- 762247939003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,421 miles (+10,469)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,421 miles
- Test number
- 654077539031
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass56,952 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 56,952 miles
- Test number
- 711615417218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,950 miles (+9,875)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,950 miles
- Test number
- 293034217250
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,075 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,075 miles
- Test number
- 764799806299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,073 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,073 miles
- Test number
- 223956306253
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about T179 CSA
- Does T179 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 CSA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T179 CSA?
- The MOT on T179 CSA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T179 CSA done?
- T179 CSA was recorded at 88,205 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
- Has T179 CSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T179 CSA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T179 CSA 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 T179 CSA find?
- T179 CSA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges worn; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front lower power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box lower spindle seal, and 2 more.
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