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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T44 RUSMOT history

T44 RUS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
94,423 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 RUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 RUS was last recorded at 94,423 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,110 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
2,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,423 miles
  • 2022 – 94,110 miles
  • 2021 – 93,582 miles
  • 2019 – 93,292 miles
  • 2015 – 93,288 miles
  • 2014 – 93,127 miles
  • 2013 – 91,439 miles
  • 2012 – 88,375 miles
  • 2011 – 85,116 miles
  • 2010 – 78,217 miles
  • 2009 – 70,168 miles
  • 2008 – 66,200 miles
  • 2007 – 61,542 miles
  • 2006 – 56,762 miles
  • 2005 – 50,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,423 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,423 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    166898497095
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass94,110 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    573798038538
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,104 miles (+522)2 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,104 miles
    Test number
    730417784997
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective washer on drop arm not tabbed over (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,582 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    975228641899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,292 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    444318499567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    925591676738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,286 miles (+159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,286 miles
    Test number
    909980565234
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

  8. Pass93,127 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,127 miles
    Test number
    379073384211
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail93,121 miles (+1,682)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,121 miles
    Test number
    267882884270
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass91,439 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,439 miles
    Test number
    539407773218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,375 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    709612182231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,116 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    787439271251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    373379570413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,217 miles (+8,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    131378970289
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass70,168 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    723532979214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail66,200 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    380994778489
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracked o/s/r tyre small cracks

  17. Pass66,200 miles (+4,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    773754178230
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracked o/s/r tyre small cracks

  18. Pass61,542 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    733866877283
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  19. Pass56,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,762 miles
    Test number
    410079676259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,762 miles (+6,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,762 miles
    Test number
    793098076234
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass50,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    641278575287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 RUS

Does T44 RUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 RUS expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 RUS?
The MOT on T44 RUS expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 RUS done?
T44 RUS was recorded at 94,423 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 2,425 miles a year.
Has T44 RUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 RUS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T44 RUS 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 RUS find?
T44 RUS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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