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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T301 UUFMOT history

T301 UUF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 51,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,406 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T301 UUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T301 UUF was last recorded at 51,406 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2011: 8,259 miles, lower than 66,054 miles on 2 Jun 2010.

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
51,342 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,406 miles
  • 2024 – 48,349 miles
  • 2023 – 44,761 miles
  • 2022 – 39,566 miles
  • 2021 – 35,880 miles
  • 2020 – 31,268 miles
  • 2019 – 30,259 miles
  • 2018 – 29,114 miles
  • 2017 – 26,439 miles
  • 2016 – 22,272 miles
  • 2015 – 20,549 miles
  • 2014 – 18,169 miles
  • 2013 – 14,227 miles
  • 2012 – 11,120 miles
  • 2011 – 8,259 miles
  • 2010 – 66,054 miles
  • 2009 – 6,058 miles
  • 2008 – 5,558 miles
  • 2007 – 5,005 miles
  • 2006 – 4,297 miles
  • 2005 – 3,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,406 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront prop both UJs have playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,406 miles (+64)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    905324669617
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop both UJs have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail51,342 miles (+2,993)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,342 miles
    Test number
    626473282521
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop both UJs have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass48,349 miles (+7)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    785865581328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,342 miles (+3,581)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    640561950822
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    880832791354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,761 miles (+5,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    395424981401
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,566 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    238278395852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass35,880 miles (+4,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    490162069906
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass31,268 miles (+1,009)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    699077421733
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper bush slightly worn

  10. Pass30,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    147767154039
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail30,259 miles (+1,145)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    948692652191
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass29,114 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,114 miles
    Test number
    159810963723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail29,114 miles (+2,675)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,114 miles
    Test number
    644061800557
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass26,439 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,439 miles
    Test number
    910430130906
    • AdvisoryO/s/head lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper rubber bush

  15. Pass22,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    572992403597
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to limit, perished & cracking

  16. Fail22,272 miles (+1,723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,272 miles
    Test number
    635666569833
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to limit, perished & cracking

  17. Pass20,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    846722077304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,549 miles (+2,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    163389369457
    • FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass18,169 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,169 miles
    Test number
    115433254118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,227 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,227 miles
    Test number
    355200143104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,120 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,120 miles
    Test number
    365823442179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,259 miles (-57,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,259 miles
    Test number
    437656441134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,054 miles (+59,996)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    652803050113
    • NoteCoolant leaks from expansion tank area
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteNearside front outer seat belt slightly damaged but no cord seperation evident
    • NoteNo clearly defined beam pattern from either headlight but meets required standard
    • NoteSlight oil leak from offside 'tractor joint' (constant velocity joint)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper rubber bush
    • NoteVeiw through interia mirror restricted by dirty rear window

  24. Pass6,058 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,058 miles
    Test number
    843716349166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,558 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,558 miles
    Test number
    110381058164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,005 miles (+708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    5,005 miles
    Test number
    741935057108
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged

  27. Pass4,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,297 miles
    Test number
    610646236169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail4,296 miles (+438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,296 miles
    Test number
    554126936108
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  29. Pass3,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2006
    Odometer
    3,858 miles
    Test number
    171177235112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T301 UUF

Does T301 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T301 UUF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T301 UUF?
The MOT on T301 UUF is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T301 UUF done?
T301 UUF was recorded at 51,406 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has T301 UUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T301 UUF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T301 UUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T301 UUF find?
T301 UUF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 5 more.

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