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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T561 PUXMOT history

T561 PUX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
152,100 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 PUX
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 PUX was last recorded at 152,100 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 4,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,816 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,284 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,100 miles
  • 2021 – 147,816 miles
  • 2020 – 140,320 miles
  • 2014 – 136,752 miles
  • 2013 – 129,365 miles
  • 2012 – 122,298 miles
  • 2011 – 113,444 miles
  • 2010 – 100,801 miles
  • 2009 – 85,697 miles
  • 2008 – 73,385 miles
  • 2007 – 61,683 miles
  • 2006 – 48,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,100 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,100 miles (+4,284)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,100 miles
    Test number
    196798480149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass147,816 miles (+7,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,816 miles
    Test number
    545042547619
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs and pads worn

  3. Pass140,320 miles (+3,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,320 miles
    Test number
    261346182850
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,752 miles
    Test number
    235061204393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  5. Fail136,752 miles (+7,387)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,752 miles
    Test number
    618751904393
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Pass129,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    598727543248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail129,365 miles (+7,067)7 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    875265543290
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass122,298 miles (+40)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    286037942256
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSTEERING DAMPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

  9. Fail122,258 miles (+8,814)12 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    825955132273
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  10. Pass113,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    218876581493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail113,444 miles (+12,643)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    127233081108
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass100,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    710864240145
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition .

  13. Fail100,801 miles (+15,104)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    983571030145
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition .

  14. Pass85,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    561924959075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,697 miles (+12,312)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    180534149078
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront No plate poor

  16. Pass73,385 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    624517948013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,348 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    103645938054
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass73,348 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    213245438080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,683 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    441336737015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    113168916477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 PUX

Does T561 PUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 PUX expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 PUX?
The MOT on T561 PUX expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 PUX done?
T561 PUX was recorded at 152,100 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has T561 PUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 PUX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T561 PUX 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 T561 PUX find?
T561 PUX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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