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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T447 DUYMOT history

T447 DUY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
98,687 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 DUY was last recorded at 98,687 miles on 21 May 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,542 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,687 miles
  • 2024 – 98,542 miles
  • 2022 – 98,364 miles
  • 2020 – 95,667 miles
  • 2019 – 94,396 miles
  • 2018 – 92,319 miles
  • 2017 – 89,908 miles
  • 2016 – 85,086 miles
  • 2015 – 79,875 miles
  • 2014 – 74,712 miles
  • 2013 – 71,670 miles
  • 2012 – 67,859 miles
  • 2011 – 62,417 miles
  • 2010 – 55,749 miles
  • 2009 – 50,136 miles
  • 2008 – 43,065 miles
  • 2007 – 37,037 miles
  • 2006 – 33,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,687 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion no underneath of vehicle

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,687 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    118444946308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion no underneath of vehicle

  2. Pass98,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    360570927791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,541 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    418342654326
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,541 miles (+177)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    794964754832
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,364 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,364 miles
    Test number
    843744672681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,667 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    829314972559
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass94,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,396 miles
    Test number
    504593264648
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Seal Coated

  8. Fail94,395 miles (+2,076)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    520316634864
    • MajorCab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Both Side Steps (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Floor insecure Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Seal Coated

  9. Pass92,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    304640768820
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail92,319 miles (+2,411)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    717105901368
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass89,908 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    918879757186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail89,886 miles (+4,800)4 dangerous5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    643555114848
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bracket bent
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance 18%
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pad pins insecure
    • AdvisoryVarious chassis areas corroding but not excessive

  13. Pass85,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    810610940016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,086 miles (+5,211)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    328129678853
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass79,875 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    827827715199
    • NoteN/s/r shocker lower rubber weak
    • NoteOil leak on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight hole in o/s/f floor

  16. Fail79,875 miles (+5,163)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    609614715133
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shocker lower rubber weak
    • NoteOil leak on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight hole in o/s/f floor

  17. Pass74,712 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    979079014110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades spit ends
    • NoteOil leak off engine ,transfer box leaking oil!

  18. Fail74,711 miles (+3,041)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    956128614127
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak off engine ,transfer box leaking oil!

  19. Pass71,670 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    719012003177
    • NoteOil leak on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight movement in rear shocker rubbers

  20. Fail71,670 miles (+3,811)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    409052903152
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight movement in rear shocker rubbers

  21. Pass67,859 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    146804602106
    • NoteBoth front axle swivel seals leaking
    • NoteNearside rear check strap broken
    • NoteOffside front door hinge pin broken

  22. Fail67,857 miles (+5,440)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    247003402116
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front axle swivel seals leaking
    • NoteNearside rear check strap broken
    • NoteOffside front door hinge pin broken

  23. Pass62,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    106405101169
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail62,417 miles (+6,668)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    706274191038
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass55,749 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    164874460051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass50,136 miles (+3)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    722762789008
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear
    • NoteLift in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteOffside rear axle is damp
    • NoteParking brake effort is a little low
    • NoteParking brake is tight
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded on the inner surfaces
    • NoteSlight gearbox and engine oil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in the steering box
    • NoteSteering track rod is bent at the offside

  27. Fail50,133 miles (+7,068)1 dangerous4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    732095079015
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront hubs are leaking grease slightly
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear
    • NoteLift in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteOffside rear axle is damp
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded on the inner surfaces
    • NoteSlight gearbox and engine oil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in the steering box
    • NoteSteering track rod is bent at the offside

  28. Pass43,065 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    882515068001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass37,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    421265767048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,037 miles (+3,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    254284367014
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  31. Pass33,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    493908156049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail33,198 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    420685756018
    • FailureCentre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front side step damaged

Questions about T447 DUY

Does T447 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 DUY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T447 DUY?
The MOT on T447 DUY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T447 DUY done?
T447 DUY was recorded at 98,687 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has T447 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 DUY has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T447 DUY 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 T447 DUY find?
T447 DUY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion no underneath of vehicle.

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