Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
T44 TKSMOT history
T44 TKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 219,960 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T44 TKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T44 TKS was last recorded at 219,960 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 219,957 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 219,960 miles
- 2023 – 212,873 miles
- 2021 – 205,921 miles
- 2020 – 199,513 miles
- 2019 – 192,454 miles
- 2018 – 170,876 miles
- 2017 – 166,877 miles
- 2016 – 158,210 miles
- 2015 – 149,190 miles
- 2014 – 140,318 miles
- 2013 – 132,699 miles
- 2012 – 130,984 miles
- 2011 – 120,196 miles
- 2010 – 112,680 miles
- 2009 – 98,770 miles
- 2008 – 84,258 miles
- 2007 – 68,752 miles
- 2006 – 56,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,960 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pedal travel slightly excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,960 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 219,960 miles
- Test number
- 187869014400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,957 miles (+7,084)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,957 miles
- Test number
- 198384272617
- DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fouling (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass212,873 miles (+6,952)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 212,873 miles
- Test number
- 961588327829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,921 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 205,921 miles
- Test number
- 392169618577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,869 miles (+6,356)5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,869 miles
- Test number
- 994935614376
- MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose sitting between coils on near side front coil road spring (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe loose and rubbing on chassie (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing on drag link (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along chassie (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link dust cover torn (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass199,513 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 199,513 miles
- Test number
- 230589464306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel slightly excessive
Fail199,513 miles (+7,059)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,513 miles
- Test number
- 510088297251
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Steering locking device ineffective arm both lock nuts loose (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel slightly excessive
Pass192,454 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 192,454 miles
- Test number
- 133444231700
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,448 miles (+21,572)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,448 miles
- Test number
- 964333665133
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,876 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 170,876 miles
- Test number
- 135984074386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,877 miles (+8,667)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 166,877 miles
- Test number
- 821944505187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,210 miles (+9,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 158,210 miles
- Test number
- 329872773675
- AdvisoryOffside front outrigger showing corrosion
Pass149,190 miles (+8,872)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 149,190 miles
- Test number
- 716067455043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,318 miles (+7,619)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 140,318 miles
- Test number
- 249177354055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,699 miles (+1,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 132,699 miles
- Test number
- 755986823023
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass130,984 miles (+10,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 130,984 miles
- Test number
- 159278122449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Pass120,196 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 120,196 miles
- Test number
- 738859221010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,680 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 112,680 miles
- Test number
- 880313820041
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,680 miles (+13,910)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,680 miles
- Test number
- 133160120065
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,770 miles (+14,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 98,770 miles
- Test number
- 183721729033
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass84,258 miles (+15,506)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 84,258 miles
- Test number
- 973681428080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,752 miles (+11,909)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 68,752 miles
- Test number
- 970896117000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 56,843 miles
- Test number
- 103666526045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T44 TKS
- Does T44 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T44 TKS expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T44 TKS?
- The MOT on T44 TKS expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T44 TKS done?
- T44 TKS was recorded at 219,960 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 8,977 miles a year.
- Has T44 TKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T44 TKS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T44 TKS 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 TKS find?
- T44 TKS passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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