Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T445 VHUMOT history
T445 VHU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 231,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 231,080 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T445 VHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T445 VHU was last recorded at 231,080 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,885 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,195 miles
- Average per year
- 7,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,080 miles
- 2025 – 228,885 miles
- 2024 – 227,505 miles
- 2023 – 219,214 miles
- 2022 – 206,467 miles
- 2021 – 191,709 miles
- 2020 – 177,190 miles
- 2019 – 163,115 miles
- 2018 – 152,665 miles
- 2017 – 146,778 miles
- 2015 – 146,686 miles
- 2014 – 137,965 miles
- 2013 – 117,456 miles
- 2012 – 103,915 miles
- 2011 – 99,651 miles
- 2010 – 99,633 miles
- 2008 – 97,815 miles
- 2007 – 94,387 miles
- 2006 – 88,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,080 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,080 miles (+2,195)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 231,080 miles
- Test number
- 189667910829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,885 miles (+1,380)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 228,885 miles
- Test number
- 299265682928
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Pass227,505 miles (+8,291)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 227,505 miles
- Test number
- 984370464201
- AdvisoryNearside Front no passenger seat belt fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front no passenger seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,214 miles (+12,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 219,214 miles
- Test number
- 459140225246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass206,467 miles (+14,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 206,467 miles
- Test number
- 319954023118
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass191,709 miles (+14,519)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 191,709 miles
- Test number
- 498095156476
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,190 miles (+14,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 177,190 miles
- Test number
- 782456072043
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play
Pass163,115 miles (+10,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 163,115 miles
- Test number
- 787063286216
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight foot brake travel
Pass152,665 miles (+5,887)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 152,665 miles
- Test number
- 193599067942
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass146,778 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 146,778 miles
- Test number
- 183441761298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,686 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 146,686 miles
- Test number
- 593561957383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,684 miles (+8,719)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,684 miles
- Test number
- 858141502738
- FailureNearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass137,965 miles (+20,509)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 137,965 miles
- Test number
- 396287414363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass117,456 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 117,456 miles
- Test number
- 886528863280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,455 miles (+13,540)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 328357263498
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 103,915 miles
- Test number
- 555610072249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,913 miles (+4,262)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,913 miles
- Test number
- 359180472201
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass99,651 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 99,651 miles
- Test number
- 869203111247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,633 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,633 miles
- Test number
- 543779550203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 97,815 miles
- Test number
- 903123368290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,815 miles (+3,428)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,815 miles
- Test number
- 580752368222
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,387 miles (+5,612)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 94,387 miles
- Test number
- 280380487196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,775 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 88,775 miles
- Test number
- 372250686186
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Questions about T445 VHU
- Does T445 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T445 VHU is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T445 VHU?
- The MOT on T445 VHU is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T445 VHU done?
- T445 VHU was recorded at 231,080 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
- Has T445 VHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T445 VHU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2015.
- Has the mileage on T445 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 T445 VHU find?
- T445 VHU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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