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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T2 CTUMOT history

T2 CTU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,282 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 CTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 CTU was last recorded at 121,282 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 5,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2018: 64,698 miles, lower than 81,828 miles on 12 Aug 2014.

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
115,626 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,656 miles
Average per year
4,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,282 miles
  • 2024 – 115,626 miles
  • 2023 – 109,448 miles
  • 2022 – 103,449 miles
  • 2021 – 99,678 miles
  • 2020 – 86,958 miles
  • 2019 – 77,004 miles
  • 2018 – 64,698 miles
  • 2014 – 81,828 miles
  • 2013 – 78,599 miles
  • 2012 – 76,425 miles
  • 2011 – 73,493 miles
  • 2010 – 71,592 miles
  • 2009 – 62,416 miles
  • 2008 – 52,694 miles
  • 2007 – 43,425 miles
  • 2006 – 34,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,282 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,282 miles
    Test number
    412086425938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,626 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,626 miles
    Test number
    703786921911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    233033425742
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bolt slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,448 miles (+5,999)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    145633894339
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Turbo oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake lining(s) contaminated Park brake on transfer box (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bolt slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,449 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    629003072722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,678 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    926463083775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,958 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    155950226296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,957 miles (+9,953)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    104937305181
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers stuck (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,004 miles (+12,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    780969559242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,698 miles (-17,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    621731927396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    395054424479
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail81,828 miles (+3,229)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    626874124235
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass78,599 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,599 miles
    Test number
    216825203243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,594 miles (+2,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    996354703244
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass76,425 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    406748722262
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Note2nd test from 346903812459 31/07/2012

  16. Fail76,419 miles (+2,926)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    346903812459
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass73,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    859713111271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,493 miles (+1,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    106493611256
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass71,592 miles (+9,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    992965220202
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass62,416 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    564360639268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,395 miles (+9,701)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    961295429234
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass52,694 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    501809618295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,425 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    731100627292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    390176626491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 CTU

Does T2 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 CTU expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 CTU?
The MOT on T2 CTU expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 CTU done?
T2 CTU was recorded at 121,282 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,554 miles a year.
Has T2 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 CTU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T2 CTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T2 CTU find?
T2 CTU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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