Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
T33 LROMOT history
T33 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 154,852 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T33 LRO
- 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
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T33 LRO was last recorded at 154,852 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2012: 123,252 miles, lower than 651,682 miles on 25 Jan 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 154,847 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,852 miles
- 2025 – 152,002 miles
- 2024 – 151,448 miles
- 2023 – 150,849 miles
- 2022 – 149,699 miles
- 2021 – 148,019 miles
- 2020 – 146,181 miles
- 2019 – 144,531 miles
- 2018 – 143,150 miles
- 2017 – 141,779 miles
- 2016 – 139,016 miles
- 2015 – 134,406 miles
- 2014 – 130,943 miles
- 2013 – 126,928 miles
- 2012 – 123,252 miles
- 2011 – 118,502 miles
- 2010 – 112,773 miles
- 2009 – 99,152 miles
- 2008 – 82,058 miles
- 2007 – 65,125 miles
- 2006 – 48,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (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.
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,852 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 154,852 miles
- Test number
- 331123905436
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,847 miles (+2,845)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,847 miles
- Test number
- 157537754374
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,002 miles (+554)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 152,002 miles
- Test number
- 165135054622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,448 miles (+599)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,448 miles
- Test number
- 844018965618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,849 miles (+1,150)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 150,849 miles
- Test number
- 156118823623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,699 miles (+1,680)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 149,699 miles
- Test number
- 348914034435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,019 miles (+1,838)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 148,019 miles
- Test number
- 960009546515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,181 miles (+1,650)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 146,181 miles
- Test number
- 543699330565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,531 miles (+1,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,531 miles
- Test number
- 133410635000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySmall oil leak from diff
Pass143,150 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 143,150 miles
- Test number
- 913186315546
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
Fail143,150 miles (+1,371)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,150 miles
- Test number
- 476076575531
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testEmissions not tested vehicle not left testing station, visual check carried out, due to fault with diesel probe. (7.4.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear swivel joint leaking, not contaminating brake disc
Pass141,779 miles (+2,763)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 141,779 miles
- Test number
- 309566059094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,016 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 139,016 miles
- Test number
- 848992652276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,406 miles (+3,463)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 134,406 miles
- Test number
- 538260825069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,943 miles (+4,015)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 130,943 miles
- Test number
- 768497324095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 126,928 miles
- Test number
- 926202733099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,928 miles (+3,676)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,928 miles
- Test number
- 939880133000
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass123,252 miles (-528,430)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 123,252 miles
- Test number
- 149566922435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail651,682 miles (+533,180)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 651,682 miles
- Test number
- 488405222034
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,502 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 118,502 miles
- Test number
- 748308621007
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail118,488 miles (+5,715)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,488 miles
- Test number
- 206037921077
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,773 miles (+13,621)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 112,773 miles
- Test number
- 463223410032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,152 miles (+17,094)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 99,152 miles
- Test number
- 690379919047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,058 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 82,058 miles
- Test number
- 190801338436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,052 miles (+16,927)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,052 miles
- Test number
- 111138128462
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,125 miles (+16,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 65,125 miles
- Test number
- 862786117002
- AdvisoryLower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass48,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 48,215 miles
- Test number
- 161552316419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T33 LRO
- Does T33 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 LRO is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T33 LRO?
- The MOT on T33 LRO 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 LRO done?
- T33 LRO was recorded at 154,852 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
- Has T33 LRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T33 LRO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T33 LRO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T33 LRO find?
- T33 LRO passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.
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