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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T33 DATMOT history

T33 DAT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,808 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 DAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 DAT was last recorded at 160,808 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,499 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,309 miles
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,808 miles
  • 2025 – 157,499 miles
  • 2024 – 153,708 miles
  • 2023 – 149,953 miles
  • 2022 – 145,792 miles
  • 2021 – 140,965 miles
  • 2020 – 136,117 miles
  • 2019 – 131,294 miles
  • 2018 – 127,414 miles
  • 2017 – 120,085 miles
  • 2016 – 113,305 miles
  • 2015 – 106,503 miles
  • 2014 – 99,241 miles
  • 2013 – 92,742 miles
  • 2012 – 85,797 miles
  • 2011 – 79,767 miles
  • 2010 – 73,249 miles
  • 2009 – 72,057 miles
  • 2008 – 66,986 miles
  • 2007 – 61,544 miles
  • 2006 – 54,611 miles
  • 2005 – 43,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,808 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 and offside steps stuck in down position

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,808 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,808 miles
    Test number
    973605413769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,499 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,499 miles
    Test number
    347101982690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,708 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    698039110054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,618 miles (+3,665)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,618 miles
    Test number
    676769585003
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,953 miles
    Test number
    898882038693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,953 miles (+4,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,953 miles
    Test number
    140246378542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,792 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,792 miles
    Test number
    304274260301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,965 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,965 miles
    Test number
    231139748099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,117 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,117 miles
    Test number
    782837302431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,294 miles
    Test number
    684510416588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail131,294 miles (+3,880)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,294 miles
    Test number
    882425201521
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,414 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    694356943104
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail127,397 miles (+7,312)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,397 miles
    Test number
    280994384539
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger excessively corroded front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger excessively corroded front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass120,085 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    389398689151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass113,305 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    469562249546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,503 miles (+7,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    305469345106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass99,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    276700864176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,241 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    716417954105
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass92,742 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,742 miles
    Test number
    769208453198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    266942352498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,797 miles (+6,030)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    248019742193
    • DangerousNearside and offside steps stuck in down position
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass79,767 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    155598451182
    • DangerousNearside and offside steps stuck in down position

  23. Fail79,767 miles (+6,518)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    107497051125
    • DangerousNearside and offside steps stuck in down position
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,249 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    472629950129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,057 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    591272639330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,986 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    264157438369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,544 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    271336147202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,611 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    890076226323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,577 miles (+11,067)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    910625226380
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass43,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    421208305430
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing inside edge off. front brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion.rear shocker bushes are showing signs of wear

  31. Fail43,510 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    191607205388
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing inside edge off.front brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion.rear shoker bushes are showing signs wear.

Questions about T33 DAT

Does T33 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 DAT is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 DAT?
The MOT on T33 DAT is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 DAT done?
T33 DAT was recorded at 160,808 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has T33 DAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 DAT has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T33 DAT 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 DAT find?
T33 DAT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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