Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T741 CNLMOT history
T741 CNL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 206,208 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T741 CNL
- 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 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T741 CNL was last recorded at 206,208 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 9,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 197,139 miles · 28 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,069 miles
- Average per year
- 7,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,208 miles
- 2023 – 197,139 miles
- 2018 – 189,940 miles
- 2017 – 178,741 miles
- 2016 – 164,792 miles
- 2015 – 148,211 miles
- 2014 – 135,974 miles
- 2013 – 125,636 miles
- 2012 – 113,931 miles
- 2011 – 103,666 miles
- 2010 – 94,417 miles
- 2009 – 85,859 miles
- 2008 – 75,736 miles
- 2007 – 65,381 miles
- 2006 – 49,932 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,208 miles
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,208 miles (+9,069)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 206,208 miles
- Test number
- 442473593087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,139 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 197,139 miles
- Test number
- 532556025971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Fail197,135 miles (+7,195)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,135 miles
- Test number
- 855588500015
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass189,940 miles (+11,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 189,940 miles
- Test number
- 313084651764
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub very slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion
Pass178,741 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 178,741 miles
- Test number
- 434039869747
- AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail178,741 miles (+13,949)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,741 miles
- Test number
- 964387976917
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass164,792 miles (+16,581)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 164,792 miles
- Test number
- 873003829341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,211 miles (+12,237)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 148,211 miles
- Test number
- 319990575114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,974 miles (+10,338)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 135,974 miles
- Test number
- 147731574144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,636 miles (+11,705)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 125,636 miles
- Test number
- 909138263182
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass113,931 miles (+10,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 113,931 miles
- Test number
- 736224972101
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass103,666 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 103,666 miles
- Test number
- 176811371117
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail103,666 miles (+9,249)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,666 miles
- Test number
- 867251271191
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 94,417 miles
- Test number
- 891406970141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,417 miles (+8,558)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,417 miles
- Test number
- 231156770455
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass85,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 85,859 miles
- Test number
- 261320379124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,856 miles (+10,120)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,856 miles
- Test number
- 894680479195
- FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass75,736 miles (+10,355)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 751465078144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 65,381 miles
- Test number
- 243303477436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,381 miles (+4,081)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,381 miles
- Test number
- 291982677182
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
Pass61,300 miles (+11,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,300 miles
- Test number
- 223125847048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass49,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,932 miles
- Test number
- 701164646067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T741 CNL
- Does T741 CNL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T741 CNL expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T741 CNL?
- The MOT on T741 CNL expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T741 CNL done?
- T741 CNL was recorded at 206,208 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 7,998 miles a year.
- Has T741 CNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T741 CNL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T741 CNL 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 T741 CNL find?
- T741 CNL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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