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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T245 CSBMOT history

T245 CSB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,105 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 CSB
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 CSB was last recorded at 57,105 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,816 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,105 miles
  • 2025 – 56,816 miles
  • 2024 – 56,194 miles
  • 2023 – 55,490 miles
  • 2022 – 54,752 miles
  • 2021 – 54,172 miles
  • 2020 – 53,839 miles
  • 2019 – 53,050 miles
  • 2018 – 52,152 miles
  • 2017 – 51,263 miles
  • 2016 – 50,299 miles
  • 2015 – 49,360 miles
  • 2014 – 48,370 miles
  • 2013 – 47,410 miles
  • 2012 – 46,659 miles
  • 2011 – 45,835 miles
  • 2010 – 44,071 miles
  • 2009 – 42,232 miles
  • 2008 – 40,844 miles
  • 2007 – 39,343 miles
  • 2006 – 38,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,105 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,105 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    446266427258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,816 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    345133306833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,194 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    702985565678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,490 miles (+738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    533730193996
    • AdvisoryAll three doors slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requirements only just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,752 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    485817882397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,748 miles (+576)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    801933710464
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,172 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    860064983314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at central body mounts

  8. Fail54,172 miles (+333)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    208984875944
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear c bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at central body mounts

  9. Pass53,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    480031841843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,839 miles (+789)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    601722118989
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,050 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    746575128728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail53,047 miles (+895)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    787994063902
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,152 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    768158777983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,263 miles (+964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    451959093694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass50,299 miles (+939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    736275977847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily undersealed

  16. Pass49,360 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    550514656711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,370 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    418518574115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,410 miles (+751)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    656134383137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,659 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    557296652113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    645851381175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,831 miles (+1,760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    839815571173
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass44,071 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    412354570122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,232 miles (+1,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    992715859177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass40,844 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    273569218487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,343 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    901080797069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass38,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    464866286046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T245 CSB

Does T245 CSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 CSB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T245 CSB?
The MOT on T245 CSB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 CSB done?
T245 CSB was recorded at 57,105 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 932 miles a year.
Has T245 CSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 CSB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T245 CSB 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 T245 CSB find?
T245 CSB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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