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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T33 ABHMOT history

T33 ABH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,437 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 ABH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 ABH was last recorded at 225,437 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,190 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,247 miles
Average per year
8,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,437 miles
  • 2025 – 216,190 miles
  • 2024 – 209,128 miles
  • 2023 – 198,106 miles
  • 2022 – 192,854 miles
  • 2021 – 180,550 miles
  • 2020 – 172,470 miles
  • 2019 – 164,813 miles
  • 2018 – 162,275 miles
  • 2017 – 160,591 miles
  • 2016 – 155,466 miles
  • 2015 – 149,275 miles
  • 2014 – 137,056 miles
  • 2013 – 123,414 miles
  • 2012 – 114,048 miles
  • 2011 – 104,403 miles
  • 2010 – 95,917 miles
  • 2009 – 86,194 miles
  • 2007 – 64,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,437 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,437 miles (+9,247)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,437 miles
    Test number
    651777520437
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    216,190 miles
    Test number
    687890282932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail216,190 miles (+7,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,190 miles
    Test number
    702394607349
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking At bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  4. Pass209,128 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    209,128 miles
    Test number
    427108339135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail209,123 miles (+11,017)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,123 miles
    Test number
    483044472543
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass198,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    921418300619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,106 miles (+5,252)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    138310489210
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake pipe kinked (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass192,854 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    192,854 miles
    Test number
    977484706462
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail192,854 miles (+12,304)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,854 miles
    Test number
    682704542392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass180,550 miles (+8,080)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,550 miles
    Test number
    666158502023
    • MinorCentral Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,470 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    172,470 miles
    Test number
    560645576639
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail172,453 miles (+7,640)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    182481361783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass164,813 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,813 miles
    Test number
    325058588132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass162,275 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,275 miles
    Test number
    514757438316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,591 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,591 miles
    Test number
    299053311010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,466 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,466 miles
    Test number
    237376687843
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail155,456 miles (+6,181)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,456 miles
    Test number
    904007036087
    • FailureRear Fuel system component insecure chassis mounted fuel filter is not secured (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short running throu hole in floor without grommet (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil weep @ front hub swivel joint

  18. Pass149,275 miles (+12,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    823722397179
    • AdvisoryRear Outer brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front caliper brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section cracked & blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  19. Pass137,056 miles (+13,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,056 miles
    Test number
    687321344260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCrack in exhaust rear section

  20. Pass123,414 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    619790743266
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail123,414 miles (+9,366)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    655990543280
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass114,048 miles (+9,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,048 miles
    Test number
    716571832219
    • NotePlay in nearside front track rod end ball joint

  23. Pass104,403 miles (+8,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    557572021280
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft u/j

  24. Pass95,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    411121720247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail95,917 miles (+9,723)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    980067910231
    • FailureFront Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    320053309209
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail86,194 miles (+21,672)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    781593009286
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass64,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    762412657323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T33 ABH

Does T33 ABH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 ABH is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 ABH?
The MOT on T33 ABH is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 ABH done?
T33 ABH was recorded at 225,437 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
Has T33 ABH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 ABH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T33 ABH 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 T33 ABH find?
T33 ABH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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