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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T245 PUHMOT history

T245 PUH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,880 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 PUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 PUH was last recorded at 91,880 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,331 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,880 miles
  • 2025 – 91,331 miles
  • 2023 – 90,933 miles
  • 2022 – 90,556 miles
  • 2021 – 90,359 miles
  • 2020 – 89,929 miles
  • 2019 – 89,223 miles
  • 2018 – 88,698 miles
  • 2017 – 87,429 miles
  • 2016 – 86,562 miles
  • 2015 – 85,684 miles
  • 2014 – 84,503 miles
  • 2013 – 83,312 miles
  • 2012 – 81,401 miles
  • 2011 – 76,570 miles
  • 2010 – 71,148 miles
  • 2009 – 67,738 miles
  • 2008 – 63,495 miles
  • 2007 – 49,560 miles
  • 2006 – 42,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside has corrosion but not excessive

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,880 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,880 miles
    Test number
    431847388291
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside has corrosion but not excessive

  2. Pass91,331 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    187403655801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass90,933 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,933 miles
    Test number
    960907321540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,556 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    266193075393
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail90,539 miles (+180)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    996219065931
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,359 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    152328439151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber starting to split

  7. Fail90,359 miles (+430)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    708223165282
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber starting to split

  8. Pass89,929 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    143293099653
    • AdvisoryRear a frame ball joint boot split,
    • AdvisoryTow bar frame , some bolts missing but still considered strong

  9. Pass89,223 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    428840730235
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,698 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    215871947873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,429 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    603638337319
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc inner faces corroding

  12. Pass86,562 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    714383287375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,684 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    486272165128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,503 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    689155354196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,312 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    277633113216
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass81,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    336855172251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,401 miles (+4,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    739495572296
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass76,570 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    978779431326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,148 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    123479840361
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Fail71,144 miles (+3,406)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    172161040383
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Fail67,738 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,738 miles
    Test number
    161212249314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake lever needs slight adjustment.

  22. Pass67,738 miles (+4,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,738 miles
    Test number
    964882949357
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake lever needs slight adjustment.

  23. Pass63,495 miles (+7,268)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    354258558377
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass56,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    644091128175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,227 miles (+6,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    912661428153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass49,560 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    354400427193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass42,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    831465926170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,950 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    243075226137
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight wear in shock absorber bushes

Questions about T245 PUH

Does T245 PUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 PUH is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T245 PUH?
The MOT on T245 PUH is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 PUH done?
T245 PUH was recorded at 91,880 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has T245 PUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 PUH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T245 PUH 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 PUH find?
T245 PUH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside; nearside and offside has corrosion but not excessive.

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