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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T45 TTAMOT history

T45 TTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,105 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 TTA
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 TTA was last recorded at 122,105 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2011: 38,872 miles, lower than 342,561 miles on 4 Jun 2010.

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
122,104 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,105 miles
  • 2025 – 112,654 miles
  • 2024 – 101,312 miles
  • 2023 – 91,581 miles
  • 2021 – 81,999 miles
  • 2020 – 75,313 miles
  • 2019 – 68,287 miles
  • 2018 – 67,973 miles
  • 2017 – 61,288 miles
  • 2016 – 56,366 miles
  • 2015 – 52,169 miles
  • 2014 – 48,706 miles
  • 2013 – 45,675 miles
  • 2012 – 42,893 miles
  • 2011 – 38,872 miles
  • 2010 – 342,561 miles
  • 2009 – 26,338 miles
  • 2008 – 17,400 miles
  • 2007 – 16,680 miles
  • 2006 – 15,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,105 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip central (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Bump stop missing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear exhaust joint rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly damaged from door latch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,105 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,105 miles
    Test number
    652435528114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip central (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,104 miles (+9,450)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    647522664497
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure center box mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm lower end of belt (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip central (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    547392036333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,654 miles (+11,342)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    465310679522
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Lower Hub bearing excessive lift (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    290978261806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,311 miles (+9,730)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    165385508159
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged Webbing severely damaged from door striker plate (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing showing a white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass91,581 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    154317853814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly damaged from door latch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail91,480 miles (+9,481)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    879032460722
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm pin boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft badly damaged Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly damaged from door latch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,999 miles (+61)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    445619937769
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail81,938 miles (+6,625)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    285630851631
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm from steering box and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass75,313 miles (+7,026)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    236171696900
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,287 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    408914661768
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass67,973 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    693751321575
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension spring turret seats rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in front radius arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Rust blisters to rear chassis & cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hangers rusty

  14. Fail67,945 miles (+6,657)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    947444527765
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension spring turret seats rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in front radius arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Rust blisters to rear chassis & cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hangers rusty

  15. Pass61,288 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    882610387906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner main beam non obligatory light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box, rear hanger rusty
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  16. Fail61,287 miles (+4,921)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    533139641878
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner main beam non obligatory light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box, rear hanger rusty
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  17. Pass56,366 miles (+111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    205389108934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTyres aged

  18. Fail56,255 miles (+4,086)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    855615959641
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTyres aged

  19. Pass52,169 miles (+3,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    976871335113
    • NoteAll tyres aged and slightly out of shape
    • NoteExhaust joints rusty

  20. Pass48,706 miles (+3,031)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,706 miles
    Test number
    905059624101
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

  21. Pass45,675 miles (+2,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    925163643151
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSteering damper bush deteriorated

  22. Pass42,893 miles (+4,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    908490362175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass38,872 miles (-303,689)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    749107151117
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel filter rusty

  24. Pass342,561 miles (+316,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    342,561 miles
    Test number
    973245850151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,338 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,338 miles
    Test number
    870909839168
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass17,400 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,400 miles
    Test number
    262123248428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass16,680 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,680 miles
    Test number
    124454647173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    840797036145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 TTA

Does T45 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 TTA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T45 TTA?
The MOT on T45 TTA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T45 TTA done?
T45 TTA was recorded at 122,105 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has T45 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 TTA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T45 TTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T45 TTA find?
T45 TTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip central.

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