Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T480 CFOMOT history
T480 CFO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 109,921 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T480 CFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T480 CFO was last recorded at 109,921 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 6,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,996 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,925 miles
- Average per year
- 2,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,921 miles
- 2024 – 102,996 miles
- 2023 – 99,590 miles
- 2018 – 98,801 miles
- 2017 – 97,803 miles
- 2016 – 96,414 miles
- 2015 – 94,568 miles
- 2014 – 92,941 miles
- 2013 – 91,149 miles
- 2012 – 88,904 miles
- 2011 – 86,424 miles
- 2010 – 84,541 miles
- 2009 – 79,414 miles
- 2008 – 72,730 miles
- 2007 – 66,014 miles
- 2006 – 58,600 miles
- 2005 – 49,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front axel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank guard corroded
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,921 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 109,921 miles
- Test number
- 867701732759
- AdvisoryNearside Front axel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank guard corroded
Fail109,921 miles (+6,925)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,921 miles
- Test number
- 944072978804
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank guard corroded
Pass102,996 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 102,996 miles
- Test number
- 442667941041
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,987 miles (+3,397)6 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,987 miles
- Test number
- 530376902438
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of the radius arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of the radius arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,590 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,590 miles
- Test number
- 483938341838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing.
Fail99,585 miles (+784)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,585 miles
- Test number
- 947827134076
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing.
Pass98,801 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,801 miles
- Test number
- 802227517091
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front hub
Fail98,796 miles (+993)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,796 miles
- Test number
- 348344138789
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front hub
Pass97,803 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 97,803 miles
- Test number
- 866573945029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,414 miles
- Test number
- 961035407047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,414 miles (+1,846)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,414 miles
- Test number
- 740898713522
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass94,568 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 94,568 miles
- Test number
- 468673645070
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,941 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,941 miles
- Test number
- 379498534002
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass91,149 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 91,149 miles
- Test number
- 739637933084
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail91,149 miles (+2,245)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,149 miles
- Test number
- 626387333070
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,904 miles (+2,480)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 88,904 miles
- Test number
- 686885522068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 86,424 miles
- Test number
- 138046621409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,423 miles (+1,882)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,423 miles
- Test number
- 589386021035
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass84,541 miles (+5,127)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 84,541 miles
- Test number
- 321610410211
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion started on exhaust
Pass79,414 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 79,414 miles
- Test number
- 413766599192
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDust cover split to steering box drop arm
- NoteN/s door mirror missing
- NoteO/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Fail79,414 miles (+6,684)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,414 miles
- Test number
- 840006499134
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDust cover split to steering box drop arm
- NoteN/s door mirror missing
- NoteO/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Pass72,730 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 72,730 miles
- Test number
- 762730308271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,659 miles (+6,645)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,659 miles
- Test number
- 941668898144
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass66,014 miles (+7,414)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,014 miles
- Test number
- 791695807224
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in n/s track rod end. †slight play in steering box.
Pass58,600 miles (+8,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 58,600 miles
- Test number
- 702575396158
- 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)
Pass49,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,963 miles
- Test number
- 813703205265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,963 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,963 miles
- Test number
- 354082205487
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T480 CFO
- Does T480 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 CFO is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T480 CFO?
- The MOT on T480 CFO is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T480 CFO done?
- T480 CFO was recorded at 109,921 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,963 miles a year.
- Has T480 CFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T480 CFO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T480 CFO 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 T480 CFO find?
- T480 CFO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front axel seal leaking; offside rear body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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