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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T448 MGWMOT history

T448 MGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
185,423 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 MGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 MGW was last recorded at 185,423 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 2,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,538 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,885 miles
Average per year
6,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,423 miles
  • 2020 – 179,675 miles
  • 2019 – 176,653 miles
  • 2018 – 172,908 miles
  • 2017 – 169,642 miles
  • 2016 – 167,632 miles
  • 2015 – 164,531 miles
  • 2014 – 159,324 miles
  • 2013 – 154,135 miles
  • 2012 – 141,319 miles
  • 2010 – 114,793 miles
  • 2009 – 103,176 miles
  • 2008 – 86,990 miles
  • 2007 – 78,813 miles
  • 2006 – 72,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,423 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,423 miles (+2,885)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,423 miles
    Test number
    682704340927
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,538 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,538 miles
    Test number
    401501563542
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,538 miles (+2,863)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,538 miles
    Test number
    864290742271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,675 miles (+3,022)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,675 miles
    Test number
    177744364829
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass176,653 miles (+3,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,653 miles
    Test number
    410826072310
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass172,908 miles (+3,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,908 miles
    Test number
    816471273829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass169,642 miles (+2,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,642 miles
    Test number
    512676469228
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Pass167,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,632 miles
    Test number
    542780572884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail167,632 miles (+3,101)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,632 miles
    Test number
    477811283522
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass164,531 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,531 miles
    Test number
    553014550664
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

  11. Fail164,530 miles (+5,206)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,530 miles
    Test number
    881796888160
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

  12. Fail159,324 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,324 miles
    Test number
    279672234255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass159,324 miles (+5,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    159,324 miles
    Test number
    467502534273
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass154,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,135 miles
    Test number
    599125143205
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteExhaust system has one exhaust box

  15. Fail154,135 miles (+12,816)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,135 miles
    Test number
    106290243265
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust system has one exhaust box

  16. Pass141,319 miles (+26,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    749944532018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass114,793 miles (+11,617)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,793 miles
    Test number
    150815910248
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp inop

  18. Pass103,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    334321919418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,176 miles (+16,186)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    764201619262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass86,990 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    881443468147
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail86,990 miles (+8,177)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    292168058481
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass78,813 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    921310957148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass72,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    920948516116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 MGW

Does T448 MGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 MGW expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 MGW?
The MOT on T448 MGW expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 MGW done?
T448 MGW was recorded at 185,423 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 6,796 miles a year.
Has T448 MGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 MGW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T448 MGW 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 T448 MGW find?
T448 MGW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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