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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T38 PUHMOT history

T38 PUH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
207,030 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 PUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 PUH was last recorded at 207,030 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,027 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,030 miles
  • 2023 – 204,284 miles
  • 2022 – 202,652 miles
  • 2021 – 200,307 miles
  • 2020 – 198,661 miles
  • 2019 – 196,873 miles
  • 2017 – 194,098 miles
  • 2016 – 188,314 miles
  • 2015 – 183,666 miles
  • 2014 – 176,653 miles
  • 2013 – 170,282 miles
  • 2012 – 161,035 miles
  • 2011 – 150,822 miles
  • 2010 – 138,830 miles
  • 2009 – 127,745 miles
  • 2008 – 117,489 miles
  • 2007 – 104,769 miles
  • 2006 – 93,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,030 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    207,030 miles
    Test number
    896615917501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,027 miles (+2,743)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,027 miles
    Test number
    416754287486
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking off engine? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,284 miles (+1,632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,284 miles
    Test number
    549626094212
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,652 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    202,652 miles
    Test number
    486665834624
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor plans corroded

  5. Fail202,640 miles (+2,333)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,640 miles
    Test number
    371979731397
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor plans corroded

  6. Pass200,307 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    200,307 miles
    Test number
    424287549993
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo does not feel as strong as expected pedal slightly hard

  7. Fail200,299 miles (+1,638)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,299 miles
    Test number
    274869586276
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,661 miles (+1,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,661 miles
    Test number
    529758412779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass196,873 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,873 miles
    Test number
    546404451595
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass194,098 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    194,098 miles
    Test number
    336611693655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass188,314 miles (+4,648)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    188,314 miles
    Test number
    256420586134
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded and rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth lead lights a little loose

  12. Pass183,666 miles (+7,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    183,666 miles
    Test number
    658686425190
    • NoteRear discs corroded!

  13. Pass176,653 miles (+6,371)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    176,653 miles
    Test number
    529221144101
    • NoteAdvise corrosion underneath!
    • NoteRear discs corroded!

  14. Pass170,282 miles (+9,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,282 miles
    Test number
    136781643126
    • NoteOil leak!

  15. Pass161,035 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    148225132152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,822 miles (+35)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,822 miles
    Test number
    729956621191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres worn

  17. Fail150,787 miles (+11,957)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,787 miles
    Test number
    365254121124
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureBrake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres worn

  18. Pass138,830 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    140705820157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,745 miles (+10,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,745 miles
    Test number
    890326029137
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass117,489 miles (+12,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,489 miles
    Test number
    764171538112
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,769 miles (+10,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    222602837493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    951123126114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 PUH

Does T38 PUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 PUH expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 PUH?
The MOT on T38 PUH expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 PUH done?
T38 PUH was recorded at 207,030 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 6,167 miles a year.
Has T38 PUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 PUH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T38 PUH 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 T38 PUH find?
T38 PUH passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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