
Land Rover Defender
Green and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T43 LUTMOT history
T43 LUT is a green and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 122,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,238 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,941 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T43 LUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T43 LUT was last recorded at 122,238 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,943 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 295 miles
- Average per year
- 1,941 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,238 miles
- 2025 – 121,943 miles
- 2024 – 121,771 miles
- 2023 – 121,467 miles
- 2022 – 120,991 miles
- 2021 – 120,699 miles
- 2020 – 120,033 miles
- 2019 – 119,599 miles
- 2018 – 119,381 miles
- 2017 – 119,229 miles
- 2016 – 119,046 miles
- 2015 – 118,037 miles
- 2014 – 117,673 miles
- 2013 – 117,048 miles
- 2012 – 116,351 miles
- 2011 – 111,312 miles
- 2010 – 107,719 miles
- 2008 – 94,696 miles
- 2007 – 90,450 miles
- 2006 – 83,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront brake disks corroding between surfaces in cooling vents
- AdvisoryFront brake callipers both corroded
- AdvisoryFront hub oil seals both damp from leaking and corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing support brace corroded and broken
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.
All chassis and suspension components heavily painted in underseal not allowing full inspection.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Coil spring corroded All coil springs and bass plates
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish and split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner hub oil seal leaking oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner hub seal retaining plate corroded and split.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,238 miles (+295)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,238 miles
- Test number
- 253621167832
- DangerousFront brake disks corroding between surfaces in cooling vents
- AdvisoryFront brake callipers both corroded
- AdvisoryFront hub oil seals both damp from leaking and corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing support brace corroded and broken
Pass121,943 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 121,943 miles
- Test number
- 544278959458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,771 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,771 miles
- Test number
- 676714827901
- AdvisoryAll chassis and suspension components heavily painted in underseal not allowing full inspection.
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs and bass plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish and split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner hub oil seal leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hub seal retaining plate corroded and split.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing split open (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator top cowling cover not fully secured,
Fail121,771 miles (+304)2 dangerous9 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,771 miles
- Test number
- 710506415634
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis corrosion hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll chassis and suspension components heavily painted in underseal not allowing full inspection.
- AdvisoryBrake fluid low
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs and bass plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish and split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner hub oil seal leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hub seal retaining plate corroded and split.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing split open (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator top cowling cover not fully secured,
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass121,467 miles (+476)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 121,467 miles
- Test number
- 311951433464
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside tie rod ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,991 miles (+292)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,991 miles
- Test number
- 443563153532
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers judder (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp by crossmember (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both belts have numerous teeth marks (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover loose (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both buckles chewed by dog (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to body mount corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very low reading and disc faces corroded (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis signs of corrosion and protective coating flaking off (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,699 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 120,699 miles
- Test number
- 962349402928
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,699 miles (+666)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,699 miles
- Test number
- 946059916467
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Light switch will not lock in on position (4.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,033 miles (+434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 120,033 miles
- Test number
- 449703004119
- AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded
Pass119,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 119,599 miles
- Test number
- 564547172908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,599 miles (+218)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,599 miles
- Test number
- 815271240550
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass119,381 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,381 miles
- Test number
- 240751973963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,229 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 119,229 miles
- Test number
- 291626188012
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail119,228 miles (+182)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,228 miles
- Test number
- 561934414944
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp inoperative.
Pass119,046 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 119,046 miles
- Test number
- 116106457362
- AdvisoryCrack in near side front lower corner of windscreen behind stickers
- AdvisoryOff side rear and both front tyres starting to crack and perish.
Fail119,046 miles (+1,009)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,046 miles
- Test number
- 237037194105
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCrack in near side front lower corner of windscreen behind stickers
- AdvisoryOff side rear and both front tyres starting to crack and perish.
Pass118,037 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 118,037 miles
- Test number
- 883093830798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind stickers (8.3.1d)
Fail118,037 miles (+3)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,037 miles
- Test number
- 722813193848
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind stickers (8.3.1d)
Fail118,034 miles (+361)15 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,034 miles
- Test number
- 845187985126
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteReapeater lamps both starting to fade white.
- NoteRear disks hevely pitted and corroded.
Pass117,673 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 117,673 miles
- Test number
- 349884704287
- NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode.
- NoteChassis corroding.
- NoteNear side front-rear track rod end gaiter cracking.
- NoteRear disk faces all corroded slightly.
Fail117,673 miles (+625)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,673 miles
- Test number
- 838184304294
- Repaired at testSteering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
- NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode.
- NoteChassis corroding.
- NoteNear side front-rear track rod end gaiter cracking.
- NoteRear disk faces all corroded slightly.
Pass117,048 miles (+697)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 117,048 miles
- Test number
- 437094203206
- NoteFront brake pipes on both calipers corroding.
- NoteFront suspension top hat sections both corroding.
- NoteOff side rear shock absorbers slight play in mounting.
- NoteRear bump stops missing.
Pass116,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 116,351 miles
- Test number
- 545497632243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,351 miles (+5,039)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,351 miles
- Test number
- 996586932225
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass111,312 miles (+3,593)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 111,312 miles
- Test number
- 728780521299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 107,719 miles
- Test number
- 553812820268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,719 miles (+5,094)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,719 miles
- Test number
- 974931120279
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass102,625 miles (+7,929)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 102,625 miles
- Test number
- 153439320024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,696 miles (+4,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 94,696 miles
- Test number
- 982790738302
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,450 miles (+7,045)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 90,450 miles
- Test number
- 472871137455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,405 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,405 miles
- Test number
- 324562016267
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass83,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 83,405 miles
- Test number
- 753402316243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T43 LUT
- Does T43 LUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 LUT is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T43 LUT?
- The MOT on T43 LUT is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T43 LUT done?
- T43 LUT was recorded at 122,238 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,941 miles a year.
- Has T43 LUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T43 LUT has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T43 LUT 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 T43 LUT find?
- T43 LUT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 advisories: front brake disks corroding between surfaces in cooling vents; front brake callipers both corroded; front hub oil seals both damp from leaking and corroded., and 1 more.
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