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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T750 CERMOT history

T750 CER is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 301,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
301,752 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T750 CER
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T750 CER was last recorded at 301,752 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2018: 208,995 miles, lower than 269,298 miles on 4 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
300,856 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
8,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 301,752 miles
  • 2024 – 300,856 miles
  • 2023 – 299,804 miles
  • 2022 – 298,993 miles
  • 2021 – 298,487 miles
  • 2020 – 295,160 miles
  • 2019 – 290,520 miles
  • 2018 – 208,995 miles
  • 2017 – 269,298 miles
  • 2016 – 257,444 miles
  • 2015 – 245,752 miles
  • 2014 – 238,835 miles
  • 2013 – 231,996 miles
  • 2012 – 225,373 miles
  • 2011 – 217,772 miles
  • 2010 – 207,255 miles
  • 2009 – 197,829 miles
  • 2008 – 185,337 miles
  • 2007 – 171,395 miles
  • 2006 – 154,431 miles
  • 2005 – 140,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,752 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Whole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass301,752 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    301,752 miles
    Test number
    411838691423
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass300,856 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    300,856 miles
    Test number
    558108247877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail300,853 miles (+1,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,853 miles
    Test number
    808267379846
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass299,804 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    299,804 miles
    Test number
    626017303510
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass298,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    298,993 miles
    Test number
    258604213078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail298,993 miles (+506)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,993 miles
    Test number
    751992213137
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass298,487 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    298,487 miles
    Test number
    591130054015
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

  8. Fail298,482 miles (+3,322)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,482 miles
    Test number
    666189187891
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

  9. Pass295,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    295,160 miles
    Test number
    873891567105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail295,154 miles (+4,634)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,154 miles
    Test number
    952579572861
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Steering swivel pins excessively worn and fixing bolts slightly loose (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass290,520 miles (+81,525)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    290,520 miles
    Test number
    557793258492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass208,995 miles (-60,303)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,995 miles
    Test number
    624627545029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass269,298 miles (+11,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    269,298 miles
    Test number
    899576356686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass257,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    257,444 miles
    Test number
    641129855337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail257,444 miles (+11,692)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,444 miles
    Test number
    839256557673
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass245,752 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    245,752 miles
    Test number
    960374767843
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail245,351 miles (+6,516)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,351 miles
    Test number
    518103596215
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass238,835 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    238,835 miles
    Test number
    555827514323
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested, due to vehicle load

  19. Fail238,835 miles (+6,839)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,835 miles
    Test number
    435716814427
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested, due to vehicle load

  20. Pass231,996 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    231,996 miles
    Test number
    348447063258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass225,373 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    225,373 miles
    Test number
    385077372400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass217,772 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    217,772 miles
    Test number
    955544361211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail207,255 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,255 miles
    Test number
    461432050205
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass207,255 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    207,255 miles
    Test number
    971352750230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass197,829 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    197,829 miles
    Test number
    762399689218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail197,824 miles (+12,487)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,824 miles
    Test number
    274898089223
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass185,337 miles (+13,942)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    185,337 miles
    Test number
    311614198226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail171,395 miles4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,395 miles
    Test number
    151318097203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  29. Pass171,395 miles (+16,964)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    171,395 miles
    Test number
    213868697228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  30. Pass154,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    154,431 miles
    Test number
    582624486221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail154,431 miles (+13,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,431 miles
    Test number
    121053086280
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass140,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    140,733 miles
    Test number
    170510405342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T750 CER

Does T750 CER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T750 CER is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T750 CER?
The MOT on T750 CER is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T750 CER done?
T750 CER was recorded at 301,752 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,018 miles a year.
Has T750 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T750 CER has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T750 CER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T750 CER find?
T750 CER passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded x4; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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