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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

T444 TMYMOT history

T444 TMY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
100,509 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 TMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 TMY was last recorded at 100,509 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,634 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
875 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,509 miles
  • 2023 – 99,634 miles
  • 2022 – 98,621 miles
  • 2018 – 76,638 miles
  • 2017 – 73,570 miles
  • 2016 – 70,795 miles
  • 2015 – 67,200 miles
  • 2014 – 61,977 miles
  • 2013 – 53,548 miles
  • 2012 – 46,294 miles
  • 2011 – 38,521 miles
  • 2010 – 30,916 miles
  • 2009 – 21,685 miles
  • 2008 – 17,195 miles
  • 2007 – 14,111 miles
  • 2006 – 11,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,509 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,509 miles (+875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    300297844186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass99,634 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,634 miles
    Test number
    337667531809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,613 miles (+992)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,613 miles
    Test number
    359621942856
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure Base (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,621 miles (+21,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    369970028576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,638 miles (+3,068)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    575604308097
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass73,570 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    560717194172
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass70,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    475871237860
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail70,789 miles (+3,589)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    574251039769
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass67,200 miles (+5,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    784825882819
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti slip brake pedal rubber slight damage

  10. Pass61,977 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,977 miles
    Test number
    379999924391
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  11. Fail61,972 miles (+8,424)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    255428424376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  12. Pass53,548 miles (+7,254)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    383598503255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip slightly worn

  13. Pass46,294 miles (+7,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,294 miles
    Test number
    416684552355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass38,521 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    885253151327
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass30,916 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    823063430362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,685 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,685 miles
    Test number
    112818649374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,312 miles
    Test number
    234217179435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,312 miles (+3,117)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,312 miles
    Test number
    322525279177
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass17,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    304309878107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,195 miles (+3,084)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    644986478176
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass14,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,111 miles
    Test number
    893398877161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,111 miles (+2,192)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,111 miles
    Test number
    730267077128
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass11,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,919 miles
    Test number
    113118676149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,919 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,919 miles
    Test number
    492357376189
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Questions about T444 TMY

Does T444 TMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 TMY expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 TMY?
The MOT on T444 TMY expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 TMY done?
T444 TMY was recorded at 100,509 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has T444 TMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 TMY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T444 TMY 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 TMY find?
T444 TMY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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