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Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T45 GUNMOT history

T45 GUN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,124 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 GUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 GUN was last recorded at 97,124 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2023: 82,245 miles, lower than 138,025 miles on 11 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,218 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,906 miles
Average per year
1,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,124 miles
  • 2024 – 87,218 miles
  • 2023 – 82,245 miles
  • 2013 – 138,025 miles
  • 2012 – 136,531 miles
  • 2011 – 128,514 miles
  • 2010 – 119,692 miles
  • 2009 – 109,365 miles
  • 2008 – 102,387 miles
  • 2007 – 93,165 miles
  • 2006 – 75,491 miles
  • 2005 – 62,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,124 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,124 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    957994354511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,218 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    365280125208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,245 miles (-55,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,245 miles
    Test number
    138672711080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,025 miles (+1,494)1 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    196244553236
    • DangerousOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureAdjustable towbar bracket excessively worn (6.6.5b)
    • FailureAdjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrack rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  5. Pass136,531 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    136,531 miles
    Test number
    945958052249
    • NoteTow hitch in rear of vechicle. pin and slider worn

  6. Fail136,529 miles (+8,015)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,529 miles
    Test number
    439296052291
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass128,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,514 miles
    Test number
    318476761445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,514 miles (+8,822)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,514 miles
    Test number
    578606361235
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  9. Pass119,692 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    252648850279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,691 miles (+10,326)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    313597450481
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  11. Pass109,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    291475669283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,365 miles (+6,978)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    912565569299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass102,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    980186438180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,387 miles (+9,222)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    240364338104
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  15. Pass93,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    784331637161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,165 miles (+17,674)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    430721337181
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass75,491 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    843815836103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,488 miles (+12,776)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,488 miles
    Test number
    621101236190
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass62,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    441322835110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,712 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    371252935179
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about T45 GUN

Does T45 GUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 GUN is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T45 GUN?
The MOT on T45 GUN is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T45 GUN done?
T45 GUN was recorded at 97,124 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,623 miles a year.
Has T45 GUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 GUN has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on T45 GUN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T45 GUN find?
T45 GUN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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