Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
T3 CTUMOT history
T3 CTU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 79,282 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 CTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 24 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 CTU was last recorded at 79,282 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,282 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,282 miles
- 2024 – 70,789 miles
- 2022 – 68,887 miles
- 2021 – 62,370 miles
- 2020 – 54,741 miles
- 2019 – 39,978 miles
- 2018 – 28,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,282 miles
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,282 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 79,282 miles
- Test number
- 377102289397
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail79,282 miles (+8,493)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,282 miles
- Test number
- 749296935066
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded up at time of test, heavy items in load area
Pass70,789 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 70,789 miles
- Test number
- 198605835171
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail70,788 miles (+106)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,788 miles
- Test number
- 598006587242
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joining sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass70,682 miles (+1,795)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 70,682 miles
- Test number
- 483624120169
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,887 miles (+6,517)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 68,887 miles
- Test number
- 767588094213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,370 miles (+1,888)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,370 miles
- Test number
- 522200358827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 60,482 miles
- Test number
- 672922799610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,482 miles (+5,741)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,482 miles
- Test number
- 222280183574
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid To offside of windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large Satnav stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass54,741 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 54,741 miles
- Test number
- 487068770232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,738 miles (+14,760)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,738 miles
- Test number
- 880859932040
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,978 miles (+11,602)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,978 miles
- Test number
- 356600750057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 28,376 miles
- Test number
- 721157590577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 CTU
- Does T3 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 CTU is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 CTU?
- The MOT on T3 CTU is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 CTU done?
- T3 CTU was recorded at 79,282 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,619 miles a year.
- Has T3 CTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 CTU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 CTU 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 T3 CTU find?
- T3 CTU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember; rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember.
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