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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T292 CFOMOT history

T292 CFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,691 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T292 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T292 CFO was last recorded at 65,691 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2012: 71,921 miles, lower than 125,902 miles on 24 Mar 2011.
  • 15 Feb 2017: 34,389 miles, lower than 239,340 miles on 10 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,954 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,691 miles
  • 2025 – 62,954 miles
  • 2024 – 61,297 miles
  • 2023 – 52,754 miles
  • 2022 – 43,465 miles
  • 2021 – 40,992 miles
  • 2019 – 40,184 miles
  • 2018 – 39,617 miles
  • 2017 – 34,389 miles
  • 2015 – 239,340 miles
  • 2013 – 185,311 miles
  • 2012 – 71,921 miles
  • 2011 – 125,902 miles
  • 2010 – 119,686 miles
  • 2009 – 112,199 miles
  • 2008 – 101,141 miles
  • 2007 – 90,405 miles
  • 2006 – 81,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,691 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,691 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    412296299350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass62,954 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    682371962480
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail62,954 miles (+1,657)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    434856454355
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass61,297 miles (+8,543)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    547793516315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass52,754 miles (+9,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    583228170934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under body

  6. Pass43,465 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    160403496577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,992 miles (+808)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    754670461345
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass40,184 miles (+567)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    524888184057
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWear in windscreen wiper mechanism.

  9. Pass39,617 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    912839099138
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass34,389 miles (-204,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    472234673723
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO.s.r.and n.s.r. suspension rebound rubbers missing.

  11. Pass239,340 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    239,340 miles
    Test number
    156821495108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail239,339 miles (+54,028)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,339 miles
    Test number
    589691985165
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass185,311 miles (+113,390)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    185,311 miles
    Test number
    808565773102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,921 miles (-53,981)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    626379542127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,902 miles (+6,216)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    125823081066
    • NoteBonnet release stiff
    • NoteCentre seatbelt cover
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
    • NoteFront to rear brakepipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brakepipes corroded
    • NotePlay in o/s/f bearing
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorated
    • NoteSteering pitman arm ball joint has slight play

  16. Pass119,686 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    103288370477
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  17. Fail119,686 miles (+7,487)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    533398970007
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  18. Pass112,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    564936489080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,199 miles (+11,058)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    111616289478
    • 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrive belt splitting & drive belt tensioner worn

  20. Pass101,141 miles (+10,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    660998978039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass90,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    480415997063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,405 miles (+8,967)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    281653497069
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    143110816146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,438 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    832380016153
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T292 CFO

Does T292 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T292 CFO is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T292 CFO?
The MOT on T292 CFO is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T292 CFO done?
T292 CFO was recorded at 65,691 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026.
Has T292 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T292 CFO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T292 CFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T292 CFO find?
T292 CFO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion.

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