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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T3 NUKMOT history

T3 NUK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,225 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 NUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 NUK was last recorded at 141,225 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,033 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,192 miles
Average per year
6,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,225 miles
  • 2025 – 139,033 miles
  • 2024 – 135,213 miles
  • 2023 – 129,681 miles
  • 2022 – 126,222 miles
  • 2021 – 121,195 miles
  • 2020 – 117,912 miles
  • 2019 – 111,356 miles
  • 2018 – 109,120 miles
  • 2017 – 108,182 miles
  • 2016 – 104,252 miles
  • 2015 – 100,985 miles
  • 2014 – 83,897 miles
  • 2013 – 67,095 miles
  • 2012 – 56,192 miles
  • 2011 – 45,844 miles
  • 2010 – 34,260 miles
  • 2009 – 24,125 miles
  • 2008 – 15,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop however unable to ascertain whether originally wired in.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint weeping slightly.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,225 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,225 miles
    Test number
    865315634780
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop however unable to ascertain whether originally wired in.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint weeping slightly.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail141,225 miles (+2,192)3 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,225 miles
    Test number
    699493723956
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop however unable to ascertain whether originally wired in.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint weeping slightly.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,033 miles (+3,820)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,033 miles
    Test number
    898606215571
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint seal slightly seeping.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak around back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering shock absorber bush slight deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass135,213 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    679223234624
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both link upper gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle silencer rear mount corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine near gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces are slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering shock bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail135,213 miles (+5,532)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    403758022908
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both link upper gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle silencer rear mount corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine near gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces are slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering shock bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass129,681 miles (+452)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    876023757573
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,229 miles (+3,007)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,229 miles
    Test number
    548310478534
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track rod arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear track rod arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,222 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    102024680119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,195 miles (+3,283)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    884946954360
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Pass117,912 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    976884223849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,356 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,356 miles
    Test number
    671058727948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,120 miles
    Test number
    994730819208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,120 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,120 miles
    Test number
    785111003255
    • AdvisoryClutch operation stiff

  14. Pass108,182 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    649290562100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,252 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    107869751488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,985 miles (+17,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,985 miles
    Test number
    725611735274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    799690394051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,897 miles (+16,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    285940594004
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass67,095 miles (+10,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    516952373096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,192 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    119028562435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,844 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    455313681073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,260 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,260 miles
    Test number
    154890590496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    430145130023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,776 miles (+9,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,776 miles
    Test number
    874864130018
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass24,125 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,125 miles
    Test number
    302412049081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,416 miles
    Test number
    824278318072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 NUK

Does T3 NUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 NUK is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 NUK?
The MOT on T3 NUK is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 NUK done?
T3 NUK was recorded at 141,225 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
Has T3 NUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 NUK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 NUK 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 NUK find?
T3 NUK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip., and 5 more.

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