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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T545 UUPMOT history

T545 UUP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
100,520 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 UUP
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
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 UUP was last recorded at 100,520 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2008: 67,580 miles, lower than 617,746 miles on 5 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,665 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,520 miles
  • 2024 – 99,665 miles
  • 2023 – 98,908 miles
  • 2022 – 98,381 miles
  • 2021 – 97,802 miles
  • 2020 – 97,189 miles
  • 2019 – 95,422 miles
  • 2017 – 93,563 miles
  • 2016 – 89,922 miles
  • 2015 – 88,556 miles
  • 2014 – 86,531 miles
  • 2013 – 86,472 miles
  • 2012 – 85,981 miles
  • 2010 – 80,321 miles
  • 2009 – 75,261 miles
  • 2008 – 67,580 miles
  • 2007 – 617,746 miles
  • 2006 – 59,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,520 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,520 miles (+855)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,520 miles
    Test number
    560909063149
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,665 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    634843983725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,908 miles (+527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,908 miles
    Test number
    825907180714
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    385595687237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,381 miles (+579)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    745575536645
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,802 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    474417415276
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,761 miles (+572)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    282660389176
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker bottom mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker bottom mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,189 miles (+1,767)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    408414886072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,422 miles (+1,859)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    702663214960
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass93,563 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    654178835056
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail93,563 miles (+3,641)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    263864667282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass89,922 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    841365840018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,556 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    768445701871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,531 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    639328664245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,472 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    846768823143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,981 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    458666122028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,321 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    502212320317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,261 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    310533729351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass75,261 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    531223229379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,580 miles (-550,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    391260218365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass617,746 miles (+558,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    617,746 miles
    Test number
    751116557163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,060 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    960252856106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,055 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    101761436177
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T545 UUP

Does T545 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 UUP expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 UUP?
The MOT on T545 UUP expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 UUP done?
T545 UUP was recorded at 100,520 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has T545 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 UUP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T545 UUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T545 UUP find?
T545 UUP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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