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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T451 CFTMOT history

T451 CFT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
132,287 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 CFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T451 CFT was last recorded at 132,287 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,280 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,287 miles
  • 2023 – 131,280 miles
  • 2022 – 130,746 miles
  • 2021 – 123,741 miles
  • 2019 – 119,804 miles
  • 2014 – 116,826 miles
  • 2013 – 109,713 miles
  • 2012 – 102,368 miles
  • 2011 – 91,087 miles
  • 2010 – 89,262 miles
  • 2009 – 83,308 miles
  • 2008 – 77,451 miles
  • 2007 – 73,647 miles
  • 2006 – 70,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,287 miles
  • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,287 miles (+1,007)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,287 miles
    Test number
    131756149070
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,280 miles (+534)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    354209624902
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  3. Pass130,746 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    563164648933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,861 miles (+6,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,861 miles
    Test number
    500893170812
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both NSF & OSF SLIGHT FRAYING/DAMAGE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass123,741 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,741 miles
    Test number
    705528439508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail123,737 miles (+3,933)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    219140914258
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass119,804 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    350546737927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,802 miles (+2,976)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    593509378676
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass116,826 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,826 miles
    Test number
    428153964400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,821 miles (+7,108)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,821 miles
    Test number
    409777754316
    • FailureBall joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Fail109,713 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    536150153379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass109,713 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    966020653388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,368 miles (+11,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    869579432395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    998620241359
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteOffside front swivel has slight oil leak

  15. Fail91,087 miles (+1,825)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    875630441392
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteOffside front swivel has slight oil leak

  16. Pass89,262 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    913334950331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,308 miles (+5,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    841675059399
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,451 miles (+3,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    362474548342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,647 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    160028637324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,629 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    880118997254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

  21. Fail73,629 miles (+3,075)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    762228597200
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

  22. Pass70,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    754647676040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 CFT

Does T451 CFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 CFT expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 CFT?
The MOT on T451 CFT expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 CFT done?
T451 CFT was recorded at 132,287 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has T451 CFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 CFT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T451 CFT 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 T451 CFT find?
T451 CFT failed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 11 more.

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