
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
T30 HUEMOT history
T30 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 225,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 225,953 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,646 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T30 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T30 HUE was last recorded at 225,953 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,886 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,067 miles
- Average per year
- 7,646 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 225,953 miles
- 2025 – 221,886 miles
- 2023 – 219,367 miles
- 2022 – 211,897 miles
- 2021 – 200,030 miles
- 2020 – 191,541 miles
- 2019 – 187,844 miles
- 2018 – 182,090 miles
- 2017 – 176,010 miles
- 2016 – 171,463 miles
- 2015 – 161,070 miles
- 2014 – 145,257 miles
- 2013 – 131,515 miles
- 2012 – 128,649 miles
- 2011 – 125,517 miles
- 2010 – 118,617 miles
- 2009 – 108,718 miles
- 2008 – 97,922 miles
- 2007 – 87,495 miles
- 2006 – 77,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake servo inoperative
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,953 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 225,953 miles
- Test number
- 373706678555
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,886 miles (+2,519)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 221,886 miles
- Test number
- 202782605400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,367 miles (+7,470)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 219,367 miles
- Test number
- 707072704666
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass211,897 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 211,897 miles
- Test number
- 929740046807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,897 miles (+11,867)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,897 miles
- Test number
- 830663776600
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,030 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 200,030 miles
- Test number
- 516138936893
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail200,025 miles (+8,484)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,025 miles
- Test number
- 167388711413
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn smooth
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end missing grease nipple
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass191,541 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 191,541 miles
- Test number
- 446645474659
- AdvisoryEngine coolant bottle coolant level not visible
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor badly holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail191,541 miles (+3,697)5 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,541 miles
- Test number
- 816966389152
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine coolant bottle coolant level not visible
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and split (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor badly holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass187,844 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 187,844 miles
- Test number
- 326602788015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail187,844 miles (+5,754)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,844 miles
- Test number
- 583935286612
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass182,090 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 182,090 miles
- Test number
- 320694059804
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,088 miles (+6,078)7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,088 miles
- Test number
- 521812322585
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 176,010 miles
- Test number
- 612584881021
- AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ARMS, ALL BUSHES - BUT SERVICEABLE (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Fail176,010 miles (+4,547)2 dangerous14 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,010 miles
- Test number
- 128001289841
- DangerousCOOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET (6.1.B.2)
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DUMB IRON OUTER (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BY SPRING MOUNTING OUTER (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER CENTRE CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARMS / CORRODED BADLY AS WELL (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOIL / DIESEL LEAKS FROM REAR OF ENGINE
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Pass171,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 171,463 miles
- Test number
- 682434997550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,463 miles (+10,393)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,463 miles
- Test number
- 860029739932
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass161,070 miles (+15,813)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 161,070 miles
- Test number
- 726877470419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,257 miles (+13,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 145,257 miles
- Test number
- 457858834299
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,515 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 339818213475
- DangerousO/s step requires removing - corroded
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCentre silencer rear bracket corroded
Pass128,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 128,649 miles
- Test number
- 418080232257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,649 miles (+3,132)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,649 miles
- Test number
- 348606622216
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVARIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
Pass125,517 miles (+6,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 125,517 miles
- Test number
- 177388821247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,617 miles (+63)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 118,617 miles
- Test number
- 332445030459
- NoteNearside front swivel hub has slight leak
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Fail118,554 miles (+9,836)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,554 miles
- Test number
- 963910430285
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNearside front swivel hub has slight leak
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass108,718 miles (+10,796)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 108,718 miles
- Test number
- 460136439240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,922 miles (+10,427)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 97,922 miles
- Test number
- 840367928250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,495 miles (+10,121)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 87,495 miles
- Test number
- 351350927465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 77,374 miles
- Test number
- 142313216218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T30 HUE
- Does T30 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 HUE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T30 HUE?
- The MOT on T30 HUE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T30 HUE done?
- T30 HUE was recorded at 225,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,646 miles a year.
- Has T30 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T30 HUE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T30 HUE 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 T30 HUE find?
- T30 HUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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