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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T3 HURMOT history

T3 HUR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,467 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 HUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 HUR was last recorded at 150,467 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,019 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,467 miles
  • 2024 – 150,019 miles
  • 2020 – 149,988 miles
  • 2019 – 149,816 miles
  • 2017 – 149,099 miles
  • 2016 – 146,186 miles
  • 2015 – 144,274 miles
  • 2014 – 141,720 miles
  • 2013 – 128,484 miles
  • 2012 – 111,932 miles
  • 2011 – 98,460 miles
  • 2010 – 88,285 miles
  • 2009 – 73,869 miles
  • 2008 – 56,934 miles
  • 2007 – 40,316 miles
  • 2006 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,467 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undercompensator (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front king pin seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,467 miles (+448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,467 miles
    Test number
    862466844965
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undercompensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front king pin seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass150,019 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,019 miles
    Test number
    876421250111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    852922358167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,988 miles (+172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    696711140742
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass149,816 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    510349376222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,797 miles (+698)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,797 miles
    Test number
    275824924605
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play off steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass149,099 miles (+2,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,099 miles
    Test number
    339724541819
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass146,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,186 miles
    Test number
    620082732943
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail146,186 miles (+1,912)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,186 miles
    Test number
    735603089160
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass144,274 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    360311046857
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass141,720 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,720 miles
    Test number
    135459684171
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail141,718 miles (+13,234)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    546948474122
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass128,484 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    475370253118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing

  14. Fail128,484 miles (+16,552)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    606860453150
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing

  15. Pass111,932 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,932 miles
    Test number
    799459442148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront control arm bushes woren
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush woren

  16. Fail111,932 miles (+13,472)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,932 miles
    Test number
    877719142132
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteFront control arm bushes woren
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush woren

  17. Pass98,460 miles (+75)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    355425041113
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  18. Fail98,385 miles (+10,100)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,385 miles
    Test number
    266754241472
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  19. Pass88,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    972088830184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,285 miles (+14,416)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    202817230131
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass73,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    311959359146
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail73,869 miles (+16,935)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    551249159175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail56,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    140632568100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  24. Pass56,934 miles (+16,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    980372368176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    290707457463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,316 miles (+16,270)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    940957757166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass24,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    731710866140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 HUR

Does T3 HUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 HUR is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 HUR?
The MOT on T3 HUR is valid until 22 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 HUR done?
T3 HUR was recorded at 150,467 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has T3 HUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 HUR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T3 HUR 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 HUR find?
T3 HUR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front upper suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounts both sides; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undercompensator; oil leak, but not excessive front king pin seals, and 1 more.

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