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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T1 UNOMOT history

T1 UNO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
81,787 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 UNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 UNO was last recorded at 81,787 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,255 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,787 miles
  • 2023 – 81,255 miles
  • 2022 – 79,775 miles
  • 2021 – 78,503 miles
  • 2020 – 77,595 miles
  • 2019 – 76,274 miles
  • 2018 – 74,435 miles
  • 2017 – 73,461 miles
  • 2016 – 70,444 miles
  • 2015 – 66,374 miles
  • 2014 – 63,551 miles
  • 2013 – 61,049 miles
  • 2012 – 57,873 miles
  • 2011 – 55,700 miles
  • 2010 – 54,098 miles
  • 2009 – 52,461 miles
  • 2008 – 50,429 miles
  • 2007 – 43,341 miles
  • 2006 – 31,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,787 miles
  • AdvisoryFront axel swivel seals have light seepage of oil

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,787 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    707153575022
    • AdvisoryFront axel swivel seals have light seepage of oil

  2. Pass81,255 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    982588042305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,249 miles (+1,474)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,249 miles
    Test number
    335659216697
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,775 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    284413086903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    824603192153
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail78,503 miles (+908)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    804421141902
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    708154063325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,595 miles (+1,321)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    962386101174
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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 excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,274 miles (+1,839)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,274 miles
    Test number
    345841203574
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass74,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    700979626738
    • AdvisoryDrag link ends ball joint dust covers perished

  11. Fail74,435 miles (+974)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    353456483861
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link ends ball joint dust covers perished

  12. Pass73,461 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    199586772648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass70,444 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    797774997914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass66,374 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    814993137472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face.
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view which would result in mot failure.

  15. Pass63,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    198473174242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail63,548 miles (+2,499)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    177723074299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLow brake effort fron osr foot brake

  17. Pass61,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,049 miles
    Test number
    248248393287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,049 miles (+39)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,049 miles
    Test number
    419607493214
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass61,010 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    889870183204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,873 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    336466372219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,700 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    576913511398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,098 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    460840310286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,461 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    644068909213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,429 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,429 miles
    Test number
    894853018264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,341 miles (+11,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    214137597197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass31,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    344534416471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 UNO

Does T1 UNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T1 UNO expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T1 UNO?
The MOT on T1 UNO expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T1 UNO done?
T1 UNO was recorded at 81,787 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has T1 UNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 UNO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T1 UNO 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 T1 UNO find?
T1 UNO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: front axel swivel seals have light seepage of oil.

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