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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T48 TTAMOT history

T48 TTA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
153,636 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 TTA
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 TTA was last recorded at 153,636 miles on 1 May 2024, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,323 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,636 miles
  • 2023 – 153,323 miles
  • 2021 – 152,808 miles
  • 2020 – 150,730 miles
  • 2019 – 150,503 miles
  • 2018 – 149,772 miles
  • 2016 – 149,053 miles
  • 2015 – 144,351 miles
  • 2014 – 140,463 miles
  • 2013 – 130,702 miles
  • 2012 – 118,416 miles
  • 2011 – 106,341 miles
  • 2010 – 97,341 miles
  • 2009 – 89,756 miles
  • 2008 – 86,334 miles
  • 2007 – 77,441 miles
  • 2006 – 67,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,636 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,636 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    651785823335
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion

  2. Pass153,323 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    805583897861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,317 miles (+509)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,317 miles
    Test number
    158386786127
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,808 miles
    Test number
    614678264071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail152,808 miles (+2,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,808 miles
    Test number
    883224766512
    • MajorTowbar safety device not operating correctly tow bar electrics (6.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,730 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,730 miles
    Test number
    396231059048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,503 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,503 miles
    Test number
    670725700394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,772 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,772 miles
    Test number
    161363739847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,053 miles
    Test number
    118512047755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,053 miles (+4,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,053 miles
    Test number
    138832916683
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass144,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,351 miles
    Test number
    543523873626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,351 miles (+3,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,351 miles
    Test number
    655783469560
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  13. Pass140,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,463 miles
    Test number
    478050654359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,463 miles (+9,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,463 miles
    Test number
    605769244391
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass130,702 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,702 miles
    Test number
    218930453359
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail130,695 miles (+12,279)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    638673343315
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass118,416 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    587351142389
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail118,409 miles (+12,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    405878032436
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass106,341 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    909428111348
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass97,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    484113230332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,341 miles (+7,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    611960830329
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass89,756 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    404323939171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,334 miles
    Test number
    173607538141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,334 miles (+8,893)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,334 miles
    Test number
    202587938484
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass77,441 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    490452447188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    302916736106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T48 TTA

Does T48 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 TTA expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 TTA?
The MOT on T48 TTA expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 TTA done?
T48 TTA was recorded at 153,636 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has T48 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 TTA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T48 TTA 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 TTA find?
T48 TTA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 1 advisory: general corrosion.

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