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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T333 RTCMOT history

T333 RTC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,181 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T333 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T333 RTC was last recorded at 153,181 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2007: 31,660 miles, lower than 218,402 miles on 8 Aug 2006.
  • 31 Jul 2023: 145,145 miles, lower than 145,190 miles on 27 Jul 2023.

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
148,852 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,181 miles
  • 2025 – 148,852 miles
  • 2023 – 145,145 miles
  • 2022 – 141,827 miles
  • 2020 – 136,681 miles
  • 2018 – 117,952 miles
  • 2017 – 111,163 miles
  • 2016 – 102,348 miles
  • 2015 – 97,595 miles
  • 2014 – 89,537 miles
  • 2013 – 86,029 miles
  • 2012 – 76,371 miles
  • 2011 – 65,163 miles
  • 2010 – 53,083 miles
  • 2009 – 53,083 miles
  • 2008 – 37,757 miles
  • 2007 – 31,660 miles
  • 2006 – 218,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,181 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,181 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,181 miles
    Test number
    239513217409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,852 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,852 miles
    Test number
    960960374714
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail148,846 miles (+3,701)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,846 miles
    Test number
    597940953229
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,145 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    271069475548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,190 miles (+3,363)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,190 miles
    Test number
    163970123248
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass141,827 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    341045780215
    • AdvisoryCentral passenger seat missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Fail141,819 miles (+5,138)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,819 miles
    Test number
    179754987414
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass136,681 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,681 miles
    Test number
    338112858456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping

  9. Fail136,680 miles (+18,728)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    471213948939
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping

  10. Pass117,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    704221669560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,952 miles (+6,789)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    769514170314
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,163 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    485309822775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,348 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,348 miles
    Test number
    896292290625
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage eveident
    • AdvisorySlight movement o/s front hub

  14. Pass97,595 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,595 miles
    Test number
    635385095118
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s door check strap broken

  15. Fail97,595 miles (+8,058)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,595 miles
    Test number
    636695995187
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass89,537 miles (+12)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    245297374128
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBodywork damage eveident
    • NoteDrivers seat squab torn
    • NoteO/s front tyre getting low

  17. Fail89,525 miles (+3,496)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    765874274141
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBodywork damage eveident
    • NoteDrivers seat squab torn

  18. Pass86,029 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,029 miles
    Test number
    288749293440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,371 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    416953672168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    485883251178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,163 miles (+12,080)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    299091951476
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass53,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    144314220263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    850967800034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,083 miles (+15,326)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    134996059385
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass37,757 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    673400118374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,660 miles (-186,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    682137327296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass218,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    218,402 miles
    Test number
    290870226211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail218,402 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,402 miles
    Test number
    431520126202
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T333 RTC

Does T333 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T333 RTC is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T333 RTC?
The MOT on T333 RTC is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T333 RTC done?
T333 RTC was recorded at 153,181 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
Has T333 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T333 RTC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T333 RTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T333 RTC find?
T333 RTC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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