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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T286 CFOMOT history

T286 CFO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,643 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 CFO was last recorded at 138,643 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,776 miles · 8 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,643 miles
  • 2023 – 136,776 miles
  • 2022 – 134,121 miles
  • 2017 – 128,541 miles
  • 2016 – 127,540 miles
  • 2014 – 122,525 miles
  • 2013 – 114,631 miles
  • 2012 – 107,314 miles
  • 2011 – 100,269 miles
  • 2010 – 92,086 miles
  • 2009 – 88,260 miles
  • 2007 – 79,342 miles
  • 2006 – 74,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,643 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,643 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    819224027148
    • 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))

  2. Pass136,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    488923094654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,776 miles (+2,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    244432120679
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass134,121 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,121 miles
    Test number
    630603573915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,541 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,541 miles
    Test number
    623744672319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    446563967619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,540 miles (+5,015)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    960126263630
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  8. Pass122,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    908466494264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,521 miles (+7,890)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    878746894287
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass114,631 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,631 miles
    Test number
    928454553340
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail114,615 miles (+7,301)13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    159276633381
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass107,314 miles (+85)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,314 miles
    Test number
    486702112454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in drivers seat rail

  13. Fail107,229 miles (+6,960)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    568558202364
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in drivers seat rail

  14. Pass100,269 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,269 miles
    Test number
    255745611352
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCorrosion on diesel tank
    • NoteO/s/f ball race leaking oil
    • NoteSlight up & down movement in n/s/f ball race

  15. Fail100,268 miles (+8,182)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    248302311332
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCorrosion on diesel tank
    • NoteO/s/f ball race leaking oil
    • NoteSlight up & down movement in n/s/f ball race

  16. Pass92,086 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    113714680254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,078 miles (+3,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    750678970216
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass88,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    592066799142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,260 miles (+8,918)10 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    552625399183
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass79,342 miles (+5,175)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    304610607410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNumber plate cracked

  21. Pass74,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    283283566496
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about T286 CFO

Does T286 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 CFO is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T286 CFO?
The MOT on T286 CFO is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T286 CFO done?
T286 CFO was recorded at 138,643 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has T286 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 CFO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T286 CFO 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 CFO find?
T286 CFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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