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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T465 DUYMOT history

T465 DUY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,229 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T465 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T465 DUY was last recorded at 158,229 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,524 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
4,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,229 miles
  • 2025 – 157,524 miles
  • 2024 – 153,426 miles
  • 2023 – 149,947 miles
  • 2022 – 145,892 miles
  • 2021 – 141,903 miles
  • 2020 – 139,128 miles
  • 2019 – 136,080 miles
  • 2018 – 134,574 miles
  • 2017 – 131,978 miles
  • 2016 – 128,797 miles
  • 2015 – 122,869 miles
  • 2014 – 115,007 miles
  • 2013 – 108,174 miles
  • 2012 – 102,400 miles
  • 2011 – 95,867 miles
  • 2010 – 90,301 miles
  • 2009 – 85,448 miles
  • 2008 – 80,047 miles
  • 2007 – 75,695 miles
  • 2006 – 70,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,229 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,229 miles (+705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,229 miles
    Test number
    599249842136
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass157,524 miles (+4,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,524 miles
    Test number
    210723356438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass153,426 miles (+3,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,426 miles
    Test number
    651723759993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass149,947 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,947 miles
    Test number
    297626498834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,892 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    882605410266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall slight starting to crack

  6. Pass141,903 miles (+2,775)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,903 miles
    Test number
    422842238179
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,128 miles (+3,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,128 miles
    Test number
    566028681512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass136,080 miles (+1,506)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    161310614427
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" frame and mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass134,574 miles (+2,596)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,574 miles
    Test number
    993163996894
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" Frame, rear axle stabalizer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,978 miles (+3,181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    347275117263
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass128,797 miles (+5,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,797 miles
    Test number
    512580372078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass122,869 miles (+7,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,869 miles
    Test number
    657761080709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass115,007 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    555249204228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,174 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    959006323265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail108,170 miles (+5,770)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    677425723214
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass102,400 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    375515812470
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wiper arm loose

  17. Fail102,400 miles (+6,533)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    485272312220
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside wiper arm loose

  18. Pass95,867 miles (+5,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    527494011205
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMetat brake pipes greased

  19. Pass90,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,301 miles
    Test number
    140282920257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,301 miles (+4,853)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,301 miles
    Test number
    690762220273
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass85,448 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    610823329200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,047 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    390905228224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,695 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    281120627201
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass75,695 miles (+5,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    893200227214
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass70,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    134165006297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T465 DUY

Does T465 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T465 DUY is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T465 DUY?
The MOT on T465 DUY is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T465 DUY done?
T465 DUY was recorded at 158,229 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,409 miles a year.
Has T465 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T465 DUY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on T465 DUY 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 T465 DUY find?
T465 DUY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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