Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T520 CNPMOT history
T520 CNP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,015 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T520 CNP
- 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 valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T520 CNP was last recorded at 98,015 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 May 2015: 87,760 miles, lower than 839,503 miles on 17 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,521 miles · 11 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 494 miles
- Average per year
- 3,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,015 miles
- 2021 – 97,521 miles
- 2019 – 92,002 miles
- 2018 – 90,618 miles
- 2017 – 89,561 miles
- 2016 – 88,662 miles
- 2015 – 87,760 miles
- 2014 – 839,503 miles
- 2013 – 76,652 miles
- 2012 – 68,809 miles
- 2011 – 62,112 miles
- 2010 – 56,704 miles
- 2009 – 51,515 miles
- 2008 – 45,989 miles
- 2007 – 39,951 miles
- 2006 – 31,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,015 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,015 miles
- Test number
- 945212408779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,521 miles (+5,519)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 733509796425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass92,002 miles (+1,384)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,002 miles
- Test number
- 172697748562
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass90,618 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,618 miles
- Test number
- 874870633792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,614 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,614 miles
- Test number
- 734367667287
- DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,561 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 89,561 miles
- Test number
- 204276575619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,662 miles (+902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 88,662 miles
- Test number
- 595255464788
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass87,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 87,760 miles
- Test number
- 136658125160
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail87,760 miles (-751,743)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,760 miles
- Test number
- 478227625175
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass839,503 miles (+762,851)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 839,503 miles
- Test number
- 136276774007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,652 miles (+7,843)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 179537273064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,809 miles (+6,697)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,809 miles
- Test number
- 239403682072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,112 miles (+5,408)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,112 miles
- Test number
- 968800081013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,704 miles (+5,189)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,704 miles
- Test number
- 742543480021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,515 miles (+5,526)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,515 miles
- Test number
- 240493189088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,989 miles (+6,038)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,989 miles
- Test number
- 482709378099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,951 miles (+8,491)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,951 miles
- Test number
- 154971687004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,460 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,460 miles
- Test number
- 713792286010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T520 CNP
- Does T520 CNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 CNP is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T520 CNP?
- The MOT on T520 CNP is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T520 CNP done?
- T520 CNP was recorded at 98,015 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
- Has T520 CNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T520 CNP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on T520 CNP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T520 CNP find?
- T520 CNP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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