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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T561 HFCMOT history

T561 HFC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 254,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
254,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 HFC was last recorded at 254,102 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 7,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2010: 168,586 miles, lower than 168,597 miles on 5 Jul 2010.

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
246,827 miles · 23 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
7,275 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 254,102 miles
  • 2020 – 246,827 miles
  • 2018 – 246,186 miles
  • 2017 – 236,328 miles
  • 2016 – 230,429 miles
  • 2015 – 225,898 miles
  • 2014 – 215,872 miles
  • 2013 – 206,610 miles
  • 2012 – 196,277 miles
  • 2011 – 182,161 miles
  • 2010 – 168,586 miles
  • 2009 – 165,863 miles
  • 2008 – 161,211 miles
  • 2007 – 153,408 miles
  • 2006 – 140,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,102 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass254,102 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    254,102 miles
    Test number
    117106272331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,827 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    246,827 miles
    Test number
    631565826853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass246,186 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    246,186 miles
    Test number
    778118134767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass236,328 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    236,328 miles
    Test number
    146416195872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail236,326 miles (+5,897)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,326 miles
    Test number
    377449515584
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass230,429 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    230,429 miles
    Test number
    659561200710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Fail230,056 miles (+4,158)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,056 miles
    Test number
    121693288721
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO CHECK PROPERLY

  8. Pass225,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    225,898 miles
    Test number
    534135707834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail225,898 miles (+10,026)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,898 miles
    Test number
    109558939591
    • FailureFuel system component leaking metering unit on cylinder head (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass215,872 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    215,872 miles
    Test number
    227133444385
    • NoteN/s rear outrigger corroded

  11. Fail215,872 miles (+9,262)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,872 miles
    Test number
    786923344354
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear outrigger corroded

  12. Pass206,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    206,610 miles
    Test number
    697223853333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail206,610 miles (+10,333)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,610 miles
    Test number
    529103053309
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  14. Pass196,277 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    196,277 miles
    Test number
    847361132320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,101 miles (+13,940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    196,101 miles
    Test number
    367516292236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass182,161 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    182,161 miles
    Test number
    685702831309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass178,339 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    178,339 miles
    Test number
    337107861158
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail178,326 miles (+9,740)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,326 miles
    Test number
    579056661133
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass168,586 miles (-11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    168,586 miles
    Test number
    602568280184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail168,597 miles (+2,734)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,597 miles
    Test number
    500816180195
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass165,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    165,863 miles
    Test number
    613508689145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail165,863 miles (+4,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,863 miles
    Test number
    901538089148
    • Repaired at testUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  23. Pass161,211 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    161,211 miles
    Test number
    151012988155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner wall slight damage

  24. Fail161,211 miles (+7,803)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,211 miles
    Test number
    593249178187
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner wall slight damage

  25. Pass153,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    153,408 miles
    Test number
    600962467176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail153,408 miles (+13,236)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,408 miles
    Test number
    983659157157
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteReverse light inoperative

  27. Pass140,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    400256846133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T561 HFC

Does T561 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 HFC expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 HFC?
The MOT on T561 HFC expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 HFC done?
T561 HFC was recorded at 254,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has T561 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 HFC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on T561 HFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T561 HFC find?
T561 HFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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