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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T44 CETMOT history

T44 CET is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
135,093 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 CET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T44 CET was last recorded at 135,093 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,490 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
6,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,093 miles
  • 2021 – 134,490 miles
  • 2020 – 133,191 miles
  • 2019 – 133,164 miles
  • 2018 – 132,742 miles
  • 2017 – 122,724 miles
  • 2016 – 112,132 miles
  • 2015 – 102,691 miles
  • 2014 – 91,950 miles
  • 2013 – 82,193 miles
  • 2012 – 76,618 miles
  • 2011 – 68,520 miles
  • 2010 – 59,715 miles
  • 2009 – 40,343 miles
  • 2008 – 29,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,093 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,093 miles (+603)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,093 miles
    Test number
    260799635900
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,490 miles (+1,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    470091604243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pan had slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,191 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    628947223377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    512225728154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,164 miles (+422)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    590034288050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,742 miles (+10,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,742 miles
    Test number
    797217658857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass122,724 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,724 miles
    Test number
    927962513936
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Fail122,665 miles (+10,533)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,665 miles
    Test number
    180849390628
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass112,132 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,132 miles
    Test number
    617780653384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail111,939 miles (+9,248)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    421019059694
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass102,691 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    547700823154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight noise from bearing area no play
    • AdvisoryPark brake mechanism slight stiffness in operation

  12. Fail102,691 miles (+10,741)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    172367001687
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight noise from bearing area no play
    • AdvisoryPark brake mechanism slight stiffness in operation

  13. Pass91,950 miles (+197)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    905039464226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail91,753 miles (+9,560)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,753 miles
    Test number
    769430564262
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass82,193 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    257990383282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,618 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    648419342382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,520 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,520 miles
    Test number
    108316151312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,715 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    521076950324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,032 miles (+10,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    212729510014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,343 miles (+11,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    851511529001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,233 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,233 miles
    Test number
    870946718011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear step loose

Questions about T44 CET

Does T44 CET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 CET expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 CET?
The MOT on T44 CET expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 CET done?
T44 CET was recorded at 135,093 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 6,808 miles a year.
Has T44 CET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 CET has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T44 CET 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 T44 CET find?
T44 CET failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 1 more.

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