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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T44 MREMOT history

T44 MRE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,145 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 MRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 MRE was last recorded at 135,145 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,930 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,145 miles
  • 2025 – 134,930 miles
  • 2023 – 133,263 miles
  • 2022 – 133,234 miles
  • 2020 – 133,195 miles
  • 2018 – 132,807 miles
  • 2017 – 129,955 miles
  • 2016 – 128,511 miles
  • 2015 – 120,406 miles
  • 2014 – 116,590 miles
  • 2013 – 112,047 miles
  • 2012 – 106,635 miles
  • 2011 – 100,021 miles
  • 2010 – 97,301 miles
  • 2009 – 88,890 miles
  • 2008 – 79,620 miles
  • 2007 – 68,665 miles
  • 2006 – 60,411 miles
  • 2005 – 51,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,145 miles
  • AdvisoryAll previous repairs covered in black sealant
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in black under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndewr tray and side skirts fitted

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Wiper linkage worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,145 miles (+215)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    575098037022
    • AdvisoryAll previous repairs covered in black sealant
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in black under sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndewr tray and side skirts fitted

  2. Pass134,930 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,930 miles
    Test number
    977425319609
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody front to rear including all components covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUnderbody some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sidesteps fitted

  3. Fail134,930 miles (+1,667)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,930 miles
    Test number
    827555937609
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody front to rear including all components covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUnderbody some areas signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sidesteps fitted

  4. Pass133,263 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,263 miles
    Test number
    484173266504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,234 miles (+39)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    510476530836
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  6. Pass133,195 miles (+388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,195 miles
    Test number
    842560379862
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Centre area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  7. Pass132,807 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,807 miles
    Test number
    498940826880
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryTowbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass129,955 miles (+1,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    166322606565
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top coil spring support brackets excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryCorroded hole nearside front chassis behind bumper
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass128,511 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,511 miles
    Test number
    193762820400
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in thick underseal
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn.

  10. Fail128,510 miles (+35)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    689225569873
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking oil onto rear flexie.
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in thick underseal.
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn.

  11. Fail128,475 miles (+8,069)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    826010635425
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside chassis centre outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside front outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis coorosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle pinion oil seal leak

  12. Pass120,406 miles (+3,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    367881675092
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass116,590 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,590 miles
    Test number
    536854154124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,047 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    619372123185
    • NoteAdvise fluid round near side rear tyre area?
    • NoteAdvise play in near side front wheel bearing

  15. Fail112,047 miles (+5,412)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    545940123126
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise fluid round near side rear tyre area?
    • NoteAdvise play in near side front wheel bearing

  16. Pass106,635 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    877321132123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,436 miles (+6,415)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,436 miles
    Test number
    225272422121
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSplit pin missing offside front track rod end

  18. Pass100,021 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,021 miles
    Test number
    105664021113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,301 miles (+8,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    324205000343
    • NoteFreshly heavily undersealed at rear making full inspection difficult

  20. Pass88,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    162046639241
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail88,890 miles (+9,270)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    923186939275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass79,620 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    670308748218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Fail79,613 miles (+10,948)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    734216948257
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass68,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    590560947201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,663 miles (+8,252)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    340500247425
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass60,411 miles (+9,283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    672030356255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    210289555261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 MRE

Does T44 MRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 MRE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 MRE?
The MOT on T44 MRE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 MRE done?
T44 MRE was recorded at 135,145 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has T44 MRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 MRE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T44 MRE 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 MRE find?
T44 MRE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: all previous repairs covered in black sealant; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in black under sealant, and 4 more.

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