Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T48 CSTMOT history
T48 CST is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 255,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 255,242 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 CST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T48 CST was last recorded at 255,242 miles on 26 May 2025, 14,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 241,192 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,050 miles
- Average per year
- 7,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 255,242 miles
- 2024 – 241,192 miles
- 2023 – 222,433 miles
- 2022 – 217,650 miles
- 2021 – 202,868 miles
- 2020 – 189,037 miles
- 2019 – 175,959 miles
- 2018 – 167,999 miles
- 2016 – 163,785 miles
- 2014 – 147,480 miles
- 2013 – 131,063 miles
- 2012 – 131,035 miles
- 2011 – 124,931 miles
- 2007 – 116,743 miles
- 2006 – 106,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass255,242 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass255,242 miles (+14,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 255,242 miles
- Test number
- 379032942760
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass241,192 miles (+18,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 241,192 miles
- Test number
- 354039149149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass222,433 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 222,433 miles
- Test number
- 149704797943
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding repairs and heavy underseal on all of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass217,650 miles (+14,782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 217,650 miles
- Test number
- 654583035108
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisorySurface Corrosion Underneath on Chassis
Pass202,868 miles (+13,831)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 202,868 miles
- Test number
- 505506885851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,037 miles (+13,078)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 189,037 miles
- Test number
- 285690975995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,959 miles (+7,960)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 175,959 miles
- Test number
- 179308260387
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4
Pass167,999 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 167,999 miles
- Test number
- 535763704488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail167,985 miles (+4,200)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,985 miles
- Test number
- 733470432825
- FailureCentral Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective cable latch (8.4.2)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass163,785 miles (+16,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 163,785 miles
- Test number
- 448109310662
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,480 miles (+16,417)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 147,480 miles
- Test number
- 475076054110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,063 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 131,063 miles
- Test number
- 467322943149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,035 miles (+843)22 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,035 miles
- Test number
- 337251472480
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteFront propshaft insecure
- NoteO/s chassie leg holed
- NoteRoadwheels wider than body
Fail130,192 miles (+5,261)7 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,192 miles
- Test number
- 178130882156
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass124,931 miles (+8,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 124,931 miles
- Test number
- 796513411128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass116,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 116,743 miles
- Test number
- 322813017247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,743 miles (+10,104)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,743 miles
- Test number
- 773362117292
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 424883096185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,639 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 104348486165
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T48 CST
- Does T48 CST currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T48 CST expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T48 CST?
- The MOT on T48 CST expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T48 CST done?
- T48 CST was recorded at 255,242 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2025, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
- Has T48 CST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 CST has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on T48 CST 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 T48 CST find?
- T48 CST passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2025 with 3 advisories: central front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; exhaust noisy; wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch.
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