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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

T444 LYOMOT history

T444 LYO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 LYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 LYO was last recorded at 156,055 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,209 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,846 miles
Average per year
12,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,055 miles
  • 2024 – 151,209 miles
  • 2023 – 135,438 miles
  • 2022 – 135,419 miles
  • 2021 – 113,503 miles
  • 2020 – 99,150 miles
  • 2019 – 81,632 miles
  • 2018 – 59,751 miles
  • 2017 – 43,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    286051572743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,055 miles (+4,846)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    290439333554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,209 miles
    Test number
    152069159925
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail151,209 miles (+8,311)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,209 miles
    Test number
    504139552097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    462120532454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,898 miles (+7,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    371081234847
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,438 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,438 miles
    Test number
    634494608820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail135,419 miles (+21,916)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,419 miles
    Test number
    520172023198
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear at mid chassis leg (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,503 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,503 miles
    Test number
    133756949049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail113,499 miles (+14,349)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    445118563728
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass99,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    130528754560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,149 miles (+17,517)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    382526091873
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass81,632 miles (+21,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    274149862023
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass59,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    113329121159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail59,751 miles (+16,014)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    527219884057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    220342239917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,737 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    574789205157
    • Repaired at testCentral Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T444 LYO

Does T444 LYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 LYO is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 LYO?
The MOT on T444 LYO is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 LYO done?
T444 LYO was recorded at 156,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 12,477 miles a year.
Has T444 LYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 LYO has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T444 LYO 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 T444 LYO find?
T444 LYO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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