Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T381 CVCMOT history
T381 CVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 105,567 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,980 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T381 CVC
- 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
- 19 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T381 CVC was last recorded at 105,567 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,760 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,807 miles
- Average per year
- 2,980 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,567 miles
- 2025 – 100,760 miles
- 2024 – 97,372 miles
- 2022 – 94,719 miles
- 2021 – 91,305 miles
- 2020 – 87,460 miles
- 2019 – 83,735 miles
- 2017 – 75,348 miles
- 2015 – 63,670 miles
- 2014 – 58,411 miles
- 2013 – 57,992 miles
- 2011 – 56,781 miles
- 2010 – 54,507 miles
- 2009 – 52,901 miles
- 2008 – 51,063 miles
- 2007 – 48,918 miles
- 2006 – 46,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,567 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,567 miles (+4,807)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 105,567 miles
- Test number
- 671473865711
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,760 miles (+3,388)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 100,760 miles
- Test number
- 544668543126
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,372 miles (+2,653)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 97,372 miles
- Test number
- 100030351227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,719 miles (+3,414)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 94,719 miles
- Test number
- 995878351386
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,305 miles (+3,845)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,305 miles
- Test number
- 450643482406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,460 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,460 miles
- Test number
- 676352754274
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,460 miles (+3,725)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,460 miles
- Test number
- 580397952082
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,735 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,735 miles
- Test number
- 147399709173
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,733 miles (+4,173)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,733 miles
- Test number
- 637140124642
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,560 miles (+4,212)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 79,560 miles
- Test number
- 901686445814
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,348 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 75,348 miles
- Test number
- 827782270757
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view
Fail75,348 miles (+3,746)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,348 miles
- Test number
- 163682414461
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view
Pass71,602 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 343843816705
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged, not affect drivers view
Fail71,602 miles (+7,932)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 432129323898
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged, not affect drivers view
Pass63,670 miles (+5,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 63,670 miles
- Test number
- 325129655187
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass58,411 miles (+419)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,411 miles
- Test number
- 956742484155
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteDamage to windscreen, not in drivers view
Pass57,992 miles (+1,211)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,992 miles
- Test number
- 167184623066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,781 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,781 miles
- Test number
- 188313561330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,917 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,917 miles
- Test number
- 109977321063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,507 miles (+1,606)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 54,507 miles
- Test number
- 282808220091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,901 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 52,901 miles
- Test number
- 273319729050
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail52,901 miles (+1,838)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,901 miles
- Test number
- 304038729051
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass51,063 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 51,063 miles
- Test number
- 104719528454
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,918 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 48,918 miles
- Test number
- 132762327030
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail48,918 miles (+2,795)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,918 miles
- Test number
- 820082627061
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass46,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 46,123 miles
- Test number
- 483374626050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T381 CVC
- Does T381 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 CVC is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T381 CVC?
- The MOT on T381 CVC is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T381 CVC done?
- T381 CVC was recorded at 105,567 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
- Has T381 CVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T381 CVC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on T381 CVC 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 T381 CVC find?
- T381 CVC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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