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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T441 VHUMOT history

T441 VHU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 184,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,224 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T441 VHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T441 VHU was last recorded at 184,224 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,726 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,498 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,224 miles
  • 2025 – 179,726 miles
  • 2024 – 178,265 miles
  • 2023 – 172,477 miles
  • 2022 – 168,525 miles
  • 2021 – 165,815 miles
  • 2020 – 162,579 miles
  • 2019 – 162,105 miles
  • 2018 – 159,991 miles
  • 2017 – 154,689 miles
  • 2016 – 149,442 miles
  • 2015 – 146,454 miles
  • 2014 – 142,801 miles
  • 2013 – 139,053 miles
  • 2012 – 133,098 miles
  • 2011 – 126,113 miles
  • 2010 – 119,522 miles
  • 2009 – 114,537 miles
  • 2008 – 108,785 miles
  • 2007 – 101,536 miles
  • 2006 – 94,714 miles
  • 2005 – 77,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,224 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Chassis rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tyres slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,224 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,224 miles
    Test number
    902624888766
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,726 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,726 miles
    Test number
    398151344372
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail179,724 miles (+1,459)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,724 miles
    Test number
    318673320928
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass178,265 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,265 miles
    Test number
    858078238155
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel upper column uj (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis rusted
    • AdvisoryFront ball hubs condition
    • AdvisoryOffside front ball hub slight play
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight cracking

  5. Fail178,263 miles (+5,786)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,263 miles
    Test number
    452070898629
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBall hubs condition
    • AdvisoryChassis rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub slight play
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight cracking
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft upper uj worn

  6. Pass172,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,477 miles
    Test number
    815016690116
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,477 miles (+3,952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,477 miles
    Test number
    605311351113
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,525 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,525 miles
    Test number
    261730994766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass165,815 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,815 miles
    Test number
    697948206333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,579 miles
    Test number
    177091965414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,579 miles (+474)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,579 miles
    Test number
    239204655491
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass162,105 miles (+2,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,105 miles
    Test number
    297253808684
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass159,991 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,991 miles
    Test number
    823700897419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail159,989 miles (+5,300)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,989 miles
    Test number
    216053628357
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/battery box (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass154,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    154,689 miles
    Test number
    679838393026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transferbox

  16. Fail154,689 miles (+5,247)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,689 miles
    Test number
    829016949914
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transferbox

  17. Pass149,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,442 miles
    Test number
    270473092042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail149,442 miles (+2,988)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,442 miles
    Test number
    148531272715
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass146,454 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,454 miles
    Test number
    864349124292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass142,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,801 miles
    Test number
    346646054396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail142,801 miles (+3,748)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,801 miles
    Test number
    217806754389
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass139,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,053 miles
    Test number
    559317353371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail139,053 miles (+5,955)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,053 miles
    Test number
    476787553422
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass133,098 miles (+6,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,098 miles
    Test number
    219924452389
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass126,113 miles (+6,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    229071941379
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass119,522 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    793474750352
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass114,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    784315159311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail114,537 miles (+5,752)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    770975559341
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass108,785 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,785 miles
    Test number
    773131358392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass101,536 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    803583257324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass94,714 miles (+17,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    354279846312
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass77,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,583 miles
    Test number
    141862465353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T441 VHU

Does T441 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T441 VHU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T441 VHU?
The MOT on T441 VHU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T441 VHU done?
T441 VHU was recorded at 184,224 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has T441 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T441 VHU has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T441 VHU 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 T441 VHU find?
T441 VHU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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