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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T749 CBYMOT history

T749 CBY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
166,409 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 CBY was last recorded at 166,409 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,415 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,409 miles
  • 2024 – 165,415 miles
  • 2023 – 165,400 miles
  • 2022 – 162,191 miles
  • 2021 – 161,730 miles
  • 2020 – 160,419 miles
  • 2019 – 158,852 miles
  • 2017 – 152,612 miles
  • 2016 – 148,255 miles
  • 2014 – 140,222 miles
  • 2013 – 136,432 miles
  • 2012 – 127,362 miles
  • 2011 – 119,383 miles
  • 2010 – 106,681 miles
  • 2009 – 96,577 miles
  • 2008 – 87,168 miles
  • 2007 – 79,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,409 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,409 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,409 miles
    Test number
    909394253657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,415 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,415 miles
    Test number
    569830983674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail165,400 miles (+3,209)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,400 miles
    Test number
    826541822981
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass162,191 miles (+461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,191 miles
    Test number
    840508639568
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass161,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,730 miles
    Test number
    698563087448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light does not illuminate

  6. Fail161,730 miles (+1,311)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,730 miles
    Test number
    127065328824
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light does not illuminate

  7. Pass160,419 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,419 miles
    Test number
    847234914132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,852 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,852 miles
    Test number
    168653454460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,846 miles (+6,234)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,846 miles
    Test number
    768638653626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,612 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,612 miles
    Test number
    704298140827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,608 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,608 miles
    Test number
    110224603702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail152,602 miles (+4,347)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,602 miles
    Test number
    256338272525
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass148,255 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,255 miles
    Test number
    328926742450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,222 miles (+3,790)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    838936894299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass136,432 miles (+9,070)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    836293993121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass127,362 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    378175812431
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail127,361 miles (+7,978)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,361 miles
    Test number
    118515512221
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass119,383 miles (+12,702)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    567492591136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,681 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    983316300153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,577 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    872391129055
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail96,573 miles (+9,405)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    991030729020
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass87,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,168 miles
    Test number
    303765218014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,168 miles (+8,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,168 miles
    Test number
    744934318090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass79,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    990063407080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T749 CBY

Does T749 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 CBY expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 CBY?
The MOT on T749 CBY expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 CBY done?
T749 CBY was recorded at 166,409 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has T749 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 CBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T749 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 T749 CBY find?
T749 CBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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