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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T454 TCFMOT history

T454 TCF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,613 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 TCF was last recorded at 112,613 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,265 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,613 miles
  • 2025 – 109,265 miles
  • 2024 – 105,366 miles
  • 2023 – 102,679 miles
  • 2022 – 100,182 miles
  • 2021 – 97,466 miles
  • 2020 – 93,352 miles
  • 2019 – 91,485 miles
  • 2018 – 87,001 miles
  • 2017 – 86,773 miles
  • 2016 – 85,210 miles
  • 2015 – 78,349 miles
  • 2014 – 76,393 miles
  • 2012 – 74,183 miles
  • 2011 – 71,523 miles
  • 2010 – 67,283 miles
  • 2009 – 60,859 miles
  • 2008 – 57,611 miles
  • 2007 – 47,473 miles
  • 2006 – 37,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,613 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,613 miles (+3,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,613 miles
    Test number
    384763593626
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,265 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    380358909607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    958148461758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  4. Fail105,358 miles (+2,679)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    513837179619
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  5. Pass102,679 miles (+2,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    412471864047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,182 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    636725109735
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,180 miles (+2,714)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    427501569113
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,466 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    158726000775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,352 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    330602815604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,348 miles (+1,863)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    710941607386
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top of Differential housing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,485 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    433530931276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,471 miles (+4,470)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    269242221855
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering damper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass87,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    352167028626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,001 miles (+228)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    610672371311
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass86,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    913470418001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,773 miles (+1,563)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    348774116348
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play on end of drag link from steering box to steering arm - marked with chalk (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass85,210 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    542321530160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,349 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    535926515007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,393 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    378017514086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,373 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    199515414441
    • DangerousSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

  21. Pass74,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    496733652344
    • NoteSteering damper-bush worn/play in

  22. Fail74,183 miles (+2,660)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    776353752357
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper-bush worn/play in

  23. Pass71,523 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    155203141376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,283 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    830679140323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,859 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    210178049392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,611 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    130285348275
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVechicle has small amount of accident damage to offside front wing no sharp edges

  27. Fail57,611 miles (+10,138)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    371035848207
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVechicle has small amount of accident damage to offside front wing no sharp edges

  28. Pass47,473 miles (+9,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    331358447293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise nearside bolt on side step corroded

  29. Pass37,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    260431846208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,925 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    981241146291
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T454 TCF

Does T454 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 TCF is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T454 TCF?
The MOT on T454 TCF is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 TCF done?
T454 TCF was recorded at 112,613 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has T454 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 TCF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T454 TCF 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 T454 TCF find?
T454 TCF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded all springs.

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