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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T433 SOUMOT history

T433 SOU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
215,264 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T433 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T433 SOU was last recorded at 215,264 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2008: 92,062 miles, lower than 92,065 miles on 21 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
210,323 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,941 miles
Average per year
7,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,264 miles
  • 2023 – 210,323 miles
  • 2022 – 207,759 miles
  • 2020 – 202,988 miles
  • 2019 – 196,720 miles
  • 2018 – 190,021 miles
  • 2017 – 180,364 miles
  • 2016 – 170,578 miles
  • 2015 – 161,080 miles
  • 2014 – 151,398 miles
  • 2013 – 140,248 miles
  • 2012 – 132,438 miles
  • 2011 – 123,236 miles
  • 2010 – 113,603 miles
  • 2009 – 102,412 miles
  • 2008 – 92,062 miles
  • 2007 – 81,582 miles
  • 2006 – 69,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,264 miles
  • AdvisoryFoot brake travel

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,264 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    215,264 miles
    Test number
    719416192451
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel

  2. Pass210,323 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    210,323 miles
    Test number
    318697704607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,759 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    207,759 miles
    Test number
    966125952083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,988 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    202,988 miles
    Test number
    180053323980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass196,720 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,720 miles
    Test number
    357104260916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,021 miles (+9,657)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    190,021 miles
    Test number
    443421625319
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjusting

  7. Pass180,364 miles (+9,786)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    180,364 miles
    Test number
    191618659244
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass170,578 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,578 miles
    Test number
    753406563881
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass161,080 miles (+9,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,080 miles
    Test number
    830394806757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,398 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,398 miles
    Test number
    317885164319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,248 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    325028713302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,438 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    249528042354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,437 miles (+9,201)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,437 miles
    Test number
    186690322377
    • DangerousBoth side, side steps insecure.
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass123,236 miles (+9,633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    589544011304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass113,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    111293910302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,603 miles (+11,191)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    320293810330
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass102,412 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    932422709325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,398 miles (+10,336)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    894709099250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass92,062 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    403706298254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,065 miles (+10,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    292555398240
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  21. Pass81,582 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,582 miles
    Test number
    284190407360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,579 miles (+11,643)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,579 miles
    Test number
    623837697258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass69,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    280095286240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,936 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    474223686215
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about T433 SOU

Does T433 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T433 SOU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T433 SOU?
The MOT on T433 SOU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T433 SOU done?
T433 SOU was recorded at 215,264 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,276 miles a year.
Has T433 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T433 SOU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on T433 SOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T433 SOU find?
T433 SOU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: foot brake travel.

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