Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
T333 TAGMOT history
T333 TAG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 136,895 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T333 TAG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T333 TAG was last recorded at 136,895 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Aug 2013: 86,640 miles, lower than 795,986 miles on 27 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,894 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,895 miles
- 2025 – 136,818 miles
- 2024 – 134,554 miles
- 2023 – 132,817 miles
- 2022 – 130,762 miles
- 2021 – 126,908 miles
- 2020 – 122,562 miles
- 2019 – 119,444 miles
- 2018 – 117,187 miles
- 2017 – 109,802 miles
- 2016 – 105,337 miles
- 2015 – 100,585 miles
- 2014 – 92,914 miles
- 2013 – 86,640 miles
- 2012 – 795,986 miles
- 2011 – 68,534 miles
- 2010 – 56,729 miles
- 2009 – 43,414 miles
- 2008 – 33,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,895 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 cover missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,895 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 136,895 miles
- Test number
- 498717792017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail136,894 miles (+76)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,894 miles
- Test number
- 627669337513
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass136,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 136,818 miles
- Test number
- 652737133971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,818 miles (+2,264)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,818 miles
- Test number
- 965535422283
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass134,554 miles (+2)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 134,554 miles
- Test number
- 940097850606
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished washer missing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail134,552 miles (+1,735)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,552 miles
- Test number
- 366938070547
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished washer missing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass132,817 miles (+2,055)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,817 miles
- Test number
- 171910600399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass130,762 miles (+3,854)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 130,762 miles
- Test number
- 138880590851
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts,webbing frayed slightly.
- AdvisoryFront Track bar ball joint dust covers starting to crack.
- AdvisoryFront shock lower bushes starting to perish.
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal slightly leaking.
Pass126,908 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 513543149414
- AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts,webbing frayed at bottom.
- AdvisoryFront coil springs slight corrosion.
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer track rod end dust cover starting to crack.
- AdvisoryRear shock top and bottom bushes worn.
- AdvisoryTrack bar ball joint dust covers starting to crack.
Fail126,908 miles (+4,346)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 979883103518
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer seat belts,webbing frayed at bottom.
- AdvisoryFront coil springs slight corrosion.
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer track rod end dust cover starting to crack.
- AdvisoryRear shock top and bottom bushes worn.
- AdvisoryTrack bar ball joint dust covers starting to crack.
Pass122,562 miles (+3,118)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 122,562 miles
- Test number
- 792387323253
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,444 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 119,444 miles
- Test number
- 461727920743
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,444 miles (+2,257)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,444 miles
- Test number
- 934746864186
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,187 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 117,187 miles
- Test number
- 902123646856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,802 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,802 miles
- Test number
- 762040043929
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Fail109,791 miles (+4,454)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,791 miles
- Test number
- 838989843282
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass105,337 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 912839923697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,336 miles (+4,751)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,336 miles
- Test number
- 876000475218
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass100,585 miles (+7,671)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 100,585 miles
- Test number
- 398561735207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,914 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,914 miles
- Test number
- 468767024228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,640 miles (-709,346)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 86,640 miles
- Test number
- 529905933210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass795,986 miles (+727,452)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 795,986 miles
- Test number
- 718509502263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,534 miles (+11,805)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,534 miles
- Test number
- 826095831226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 56,729 miles
- Test number
- 384066710254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,729 miles (+13,315)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,729 miles
- Test number
- 300346210492
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass43,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,414 miles
- Test number
- 641965619238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,414 miles (+10,290)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,414 miles
- Test number
- 394352419453
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass33,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,124 miles
- Test number
- 934348308297
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,124 miles3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,124 miles
- Test number
- 310017608402
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T333 TAG
- Does T333 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T333 TAG is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T333 TAG?
- The MOT on T333 TAG is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T333 TAG done?
- T333 TAG was recorded at 136,895 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
- Has T333 TAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T333 TAG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T333 TAG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T333 TAG find?
- T333 TAG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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