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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T26 CATMOT history

T26 CAT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,396 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 CAT was last recorded at 119,396 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,479 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,396 miles
  • 2024 – 115,479 miles
  • 2023 – 109,540 miles
  • 2022 – 103,802 miles
  • 2021 – 102,366 miles
  • 2020 – 99,257 miles
  • 2019 – 93,720 miles
  • 2018 – 89,667 miles
  • 2017 – 83,700 miles
  • 2016 – 77,132 miles
  • 2015 – 72,613 miles
  • 2014 – 70,420 miles
  • 2012 – 68,587 miles
  • 2011 – 66,278 miles
  • 2010 – 59,939 miles
  • 2008 – 56,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Notable wear / damage to outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most prop joint worn / wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,396 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    614619237625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,479 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,479 miles
    Test number
    680002900717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Notable wear / damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most prop joint worn / wearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats removed at time of test

  3. Fail115,457 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,457 miles
    Test number
    884366457854
    • DangerousCentral Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired Central cross bracing member within vehicle no longer adequately or structurally attached (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag Link (rear Cross Link) ball joint excessively worn / play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Due to excessive corrosion to and insecurity of central cross bracing member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush Excessive worn (metal to metal contact can be heard) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS Forward bush in upper a frame insecure / lose / worn / of center (Metal to metal contact can be seen) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat box / door step area excessively corroded / insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Due to excessive corrosion to and insecurity of central cross bracing member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush Excessive worn (Metal to metal contact can be heard) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member Rear seating and therefore seatbelt installation partially insecure due to severely corroded structural brackets (10.1 (p))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Notable wear / damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Minor oil leak from front swivel joint assembly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most prop joint worn / wearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,540 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    227085235710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,802 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    230869908108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,366 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    858640563184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel housing slight seepage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,257 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    672159437431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,720 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    288164722624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,667 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    248540331417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,700 miles (+6,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    126906946935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (Rear) (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass77,132 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    508213506477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,613 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    945796505099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,420 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    195135414461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,587 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    965282962342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,278 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    259723461333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,151 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    647502311087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,939 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    894649210010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,213 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    580675318355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,128 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    370388298428
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T26 CAT

Does T26 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 CAT is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 CAT?
The MOT on T26 CAT is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 CAT done?
T26 CAT was recorded at 119,396 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
Has T26 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 CAT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 CAT 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 T26 CAT find?
T26 CAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall damage.

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