Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T291 CFOMOT history
T291 CFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 78,248 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T291 CFO
- 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
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T291 CFO was last recorded at 78,248 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Oct 2018: 75,253 miles, lower than 744,702 miles on 24 Jul 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,092 miles · 5 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 156 miles
- Average per year
- 1,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 78,248 miles
- 2022 – 78,092 miles
- 2021 – 77,382 miles
- 2020 – 76,480 miles
- 2019 – 75,711 miles
- 2018 – 75,253 miles
- 2017 – 744,702 miles
- 2016 – 73,659 miles
- 2015 – 72,543 miles
- 2014 – 71,414 miles
- 2013 – 70,419 miles
- 2012 – 69,160 miles
- 2011 – 68,045 miles
- 2010 – 66,923 miles
- 2009 – 65,807 miles
- 2008 – 63,798 miles
- 2007 – 59,642 miles
- 2006 – 53,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Axle location ball joint boot perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking oil slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryThe chassis and outriggers are rusting but still meet mot standards
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,248 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 461998491092
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Axle location ball joint boot perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking oil slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryThe chassis and outriggers are rusting but still meet mot standards
Fail78,248 miles (+156)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 317416544948
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen re aligned (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Axle location ball joint boot perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking oil slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryThe chassis and outriggers are rusting but still meet mot standards
Pass78,092 miles (+710)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,092 miles
- Test number
- 977209857543
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tubular out rigger is rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,382 miles (+902)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 125534731601
- AdvisoryBoth chassis outrigger tubes heavily rusted (infront of rear wheels)
- AdvisoryFront Bumper heavily rusted
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front top shock absorber towers rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass76,480 miles (+769)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,480 miles
- Test number
- 277329414463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryThe chassis has surface rust generally
Pass75,711 miles (+458)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,711 miles
- Test number
- 142383463293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass75,253 miles (-669,449)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 75,253 miles
- Test number
- 150937131235
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering Damper Bush slightly worn
Pass744,702 miles (+671,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 744,702 miles
- Test number
- 537188378444
- AdvisoryRear chassis and crossmember heavily rusted but meet MOT requirement.
Pass73,659 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,659 miles
- Test number
- 853919700293
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to near side rear chassis
- AdvisoryFront prop-shaft universal joint worn
Pass72,543 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,543 miles
- Test number
- 772995529137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail72,534 miles (+1,120)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,534 miles
- Test number
- 587348851142
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,414 miles (+995)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 71,414 miles
- Test number
- 778125924232
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
- NoteVehicle showing signs of corrosion to rear of chassis and crossmember
Pass70,419 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 70,419 miles
- Test number
- 169228113296
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail70,379 miles (+1,219)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,379 miles
- Test number
- 376347203403
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,160 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,160 miles
- Test number
- 577662002214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight leak from both front hub oil seals
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush
Fail69,156 miles (+1,111)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,156 miles
- Test number
- 886562102262
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight leak from both front hub oil seals
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush
Fail68,045 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,045 miles
- Test number
- 208199491496
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass68,045 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 68,045 miles
- Test number
- 235029191477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,923 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,923 miles
- Test number
- 184137390174
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Pass66,923 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 66,923 miles
- Test number
- 371107190108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,807 miles (+2,009)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 983110289162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,798 miles (+4,156)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,798 miles
- Test number
- 331726788100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,642 miles (+6,345)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,642 miles
- Test number
- 662004907242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 53,297 miles
- Test number
- 600991896112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T291 CFO
- Does T291 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T291 CFO expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T291 CFO?
- The MOT on T291 CFO expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T291 CFO done?
- T291 CFO was recorded at 78,248 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
- Has T291 CFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T291 CFO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T291 CFO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T291 CFO find?
- T291 CFO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 11 advisories: central rear upper axle location ball joint boot perished; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front hub seal leaking oil slightly, and 8 more.
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