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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T745 CBYMOT history

T745 CBY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,580 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T745 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T745 CBY was last recorded at 115,580 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,556 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,580 miles
  • 2024 – 113,539 miles
  • 2023 – 109,091 miles
  • 2022 – 106,012 miles
  • 2021 – 103,286 miles
  • 2020 – 103,216 miles
  • 2018 – 102,813 miles
  • 2017 – 101,862 miles
  • 2016 – 101,846 miles
  • 2015 – 101,535 miles
  • 2014 – 97,229 miles
  • 2013 – 89,335 miles
  • 2012 – 84,569 miles
  • 2011 – 80,432 miles
  • 2010 – 75,210 miles
  • 2009 – 69,722 miles
  • 2008 – 63,408 miles
  • 2007 – 56,512 miles
  • 2006 – 46,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,580 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both bump stops (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,580 miles (+24)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    693784592094
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,556 miles (+2,017)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    140036777539
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass113,539 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,539 miles
    Test number
    820148565373
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear most (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,539 miles (+4,448)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,539 miles
    Test number
    510914668806
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear most (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,091 miles (+3,079)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,091 miles
    Test number
    465685546342
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel seeping

  6. Pass106,012 miles (+2,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    908772902206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,286 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,286 miles
    Test number
    680606243366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,216 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    719575201519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,813 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    592279009441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,862 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    250335763707
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body

  11. Fail101,846 miles (+311)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    285714404759
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass101,535 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    189493865188
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteO/side front body mount corroded

  13. Fail101,535 miles (+4,306)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    765403265194
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteO/side front body mount corroded
    • NoteO/side rear bump stop missing

  14. Pass97,229 miles (+7,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,229 miles
    Test number
    936341464196
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass89,335 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    298250043171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,569 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    318160432190
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass80,432 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    395647231134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,210 miles (+5,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    673352930161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass69,722 miles (+6,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    613423719145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass63,408 miles (+6,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    121138828121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail56,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    323330037187
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass56,512 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    461310937165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,721 miles
    Test number
    742262336184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T745 CBY

Does T745 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T745 CBY is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T745 CBY?
The MOT on T745 CBY is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T745 CBY done?
T745 CBY was recorded at 115,580 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has T745 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T745 CBY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T745 CBY 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 T745 CBY find?
T745 CBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front coil spring corroded both, and 6 more.

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