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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T56 CRMMOT history

T56 CRM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,448 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 CRM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 CRM was last recorded at 173,448 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,719 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,448 miles
  • 2025 – 170,719 miles
  • 2024 – 167,912 miles
  • 2023 – 165,694 miles
  • 2022 – 164,452 miles
  • 2021 – 161,064 miles
  • 2020 – 159,884 miles
  • 2019 – 152,639 miles
  • 2018 – 143,911 miles
  • 2017 – 139,934 miles
  • 2016 – 136,197 miles
  • 2015 – 131,567 miles
  • 2014 – 127,604 miles
  • 2013 – 122,242 miles
  • 2012 – 116,637 miles
  • 2011 – 110,330 miles
  • 2010 – 103,998 miles
  • 2009 – 96,824 miles
  • 2008 – 89,055 miles
  • 2007 – 80,735 miles
  • 2006 – 72,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,448 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,448 miles
    Test number
    128634887609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,448 miles (+2,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,448 miles
    Test number
    181257355524
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  3. Pass170,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,719 miles
    Test number
    118729631503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,719 miles (+2,807)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,719 miles
    Test number
    921715558753
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight leakage from steering pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,912 miles
    Test number
    953446551280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,912 miles (+2,218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,912 miles
    Test number
    500856356503
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass165,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,694 miles
    Test number
    589289458369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,694 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,694 miles
    Test number
    770450618479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass164,452 miles (+3,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,452 miles
    Test number
    970168874345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass161,064 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,064 miles
    Test number
    913591079284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,062 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,062 miles
    Test number
    791422235681
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass159,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    858099445334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,884 miles (+7,245)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    900875393615
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass152,639 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,639 miles
    Test number
    961352967536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,911 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,911 miles
    Test number
    489066255126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,934 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,934 miles
    Test number
    178855387040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,197 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,197 miles
    Test number
    768501764828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,567 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,567 miles
    Test number
    179313945114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,604 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    946170064108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,242 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    828874333101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass116,637 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    677995132184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,629 miles (+6,299)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,629 miles
    Test number
    208273132147
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  23. Pass110,330 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,330 miles
    Test number
    118490021178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,998 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    661578020153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,824 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    181004439196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,055 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    433170228129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,997 miles (+8,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,997 miles
    Test number
    430395718107
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  28. Pass80,735 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    270218527189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    723773646195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 CRM

Does T56 CRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 CRM is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 CRM?
The MOT on T56 CRM is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 CRM done?
T56 CRM was recorded at 173,448 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has T56 CRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 CRM has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 CRM 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 T56 CRM find?
T56 CRM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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