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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T33 MHYMOT history

T33 MHY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,959 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 MHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 MHY was last recorded at 103,959 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,214 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
2,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,959 miles
  • 2025 – 100,214 miles
  • 2024 – 95,908 miles
  • 2022 – 91,622 miles
  • 2021 – 90,291 miles
  • 2020 – 89,085 miles
  • 2019 – 88,023 miles
  • 2018 – 86,996 miles
  • 2017 – 85,705 miles
  • 2016 – 84,023 miles
  • 2015 – 82,250 miles
  • 2014 – 80,578 miles
  • 2013 – 78,814 miles
  • 2012 – 76,809 miles
  • 2011 – 74,437 miles
  • 2010 – 72,305 miles
  • 2009 – 69,369 miles
  • 2008 – 63,279 miles
  • 2007 – 55,268 miles
  • 2006 – 47,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,959 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    104622927959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,959 miles (+3,745)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    752442255611
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,214 miles (+4,306)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    172053911520
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear diff slight oil leak

  4. Pass95,908 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    202861888553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,622 miles (+6)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,622 miles
    Test number
    992660005755
    • 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 to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  6. Fail91,616 miles (+1,325)7 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    167862023755
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  7. Pass90,291 miles (+1,206)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    916805635744
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,085 miles (+1,062)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    134212469639
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass88,023 miles (+1,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,023 miles
    Test number
    907506761171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass86,996 miles (+1,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,996 miles
    Test number
    342678083625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass85,705 miles (+1,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    795514110683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass84,023 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    400102015782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass82,250 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    476934410666
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,578 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    867592124358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,814 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    795946623388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,809 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    437886422420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,437 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    497470441426
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass72,305 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    474084140479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,289 miles (+2,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    890561640315
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass69,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    564907539369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,369 miles (+6,090)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    790164439328
    • FailureCentre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass63,279 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    612463248327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,268 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    404536747356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    143963666206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T33 MHY

Does T33 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 MHY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 MHY?
The MOT on T33 MHY is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 MHY done?
T33 MHY was recorded at 103,959 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,868 miles a year.
Has T33 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 MHY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T33 MHY 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 MHY find?
T33 MHY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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