Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 2.5L 3 Door Manual Station Wagon

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T286 CFGMOT history

T286 CFG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 2.5L 3 Door Manual Station Wagon first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
107,527 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 2.5L
Model
3 Door Manual Station Wagon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 CFG was last recorded at 107,527 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,421 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,106 miles
Average per year
1,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,527 miles
  • 2025 – 105,421 miles
  • 2023 – 104,261 miles
  • 2022 – 102,772 miles
  • 2020 – 102,213 miles
  • 2019 – 100,833 miles
  • 2018 – 100,650 miles
  • 2017 – 99,277 miles
  • 2015 – 98,371 miles
  • 2014 – 96,631 miles
  • 2012 – 95,666 miles
  • 2011 – 95,108 miles
  • 2010 – 92,194 miles
  • 2009 – 87,691 miles
  • 2008 – 85,122 miles
  • 2006 – 78,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,527 miles
  • AdvisoryRear diff has an oil leak.

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,527 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    263429087003
    • AdvisoryRear diff has an oil leak.

  2. Pass105,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    578426053365
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  3. Fail105,421 miles (+1,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    492385835917
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  4. Pass104,261 miles (+1,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    930701412821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass102,772 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    507993374115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    478740455987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail102,213 miles (+1,380)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    688490015807
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass100,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    747587634634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail100,833 miles (+183)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    844957376054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass100,650 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    728601532488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,630 miles (+1,353)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    826619249027
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass99,277 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    466050050802
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  13. Fail99,256 miles (+885)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    448286412177
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  14. Pass98,371 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,371 miles
    Test number
    599995105118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass96,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,631 miles
    Test number
    236949504060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail96,631 miles (+965)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,631 miles
    Test number
    316458004050
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail95,666 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    566673692226
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm

  18. Pass95,666 miles (+558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    937433792227
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm

  19. Pass95,108 miles (+2,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    647075411274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass92,194 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    803199490285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,691 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    922559009287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass85,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    233931718287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,122 miles (+6,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    410631518274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass78,975 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    482188146370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,071 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    524175516358
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T286 CFG

Does T286 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 CFG is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T286 CFG?
The MOT on T286 CFG is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T286 CFG done?
T286 CFG was recorded at 107,527 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,511 miles a year.
Has T286 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 CFG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T286 CFG 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 T286 CFG find?
T286 CFG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear diff has an oil leak..

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