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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T771 CSAMOT history

T771 CSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 98,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,438 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T771 CSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T771 CSA was last recorded at 98,438 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,949 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,438 miles
  • 2025 – 97,949 miles
  • 2024 – 97,491 miles
  • 2023 – 96,029 miles
  • 2022 – 94,823 miles
  • 2020 – 93,880 miles
  • 2019 – 91,321 miles
  • 2018 – 90,912 miles
  • 2017 – 89,361 miles
  • 2015 – 89,318 miles
  • 2014 – 88,986 miles
  • 2013 – 85,660 miles
  • 2012 – 82,247 miles
  • 2011 – 79,719 miles
  • 2010 – 77,011 miles
  • 2009 – 72,076 miles
  • 2008 – 66,120 miles
  • 2007 – 59,285 miles
  • 2006 – 52,046 miles
  • 2005 – 44,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,438 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,438 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    815396125440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,949 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    439287029806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,491 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,491 miles
    Test number
    956066584487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,029 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    630626931028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,823 miles
    Test number
    231985495932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,823 miles (+943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,823 miles
    Test number
    867693976117
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass93,880 miles (+2,559)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,880 miles
    Test number
    471058574803
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass91,321 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    374304376333
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail91,320 miles (+408)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    111518221824
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass90,912 miles (+1,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,912 miles
    Test number
    717251399521
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass89,361 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    774616886759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,360 miles (+33)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    154038695056
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy Long travel to floor especially on first application (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouls tyre on left hand lock (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stalk buckle casing missing

  13. Fail89,327 miles (+9)17 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    741138168731
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Excessive Smoke Level (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock Absorber Tower (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing Arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock Absorber Tower (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing Arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm O/S Mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross Member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDrivers Seatbelt Catch Cover Missing
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Corroded By Panhard Rod (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Support Excessively Corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass89,318 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    866817945145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Fail89,318 miles (+332)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    469684135187
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Fail88,986 miles (+3,326)1 dangerous13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    989262654276
    • DangerousRear propshaft joint worn
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass85,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    397340343282
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail85,660 miles (+3,413)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    729360743285
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass82,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    305950212210
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail82,247 miles (+2,528)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    627656002291
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth Front Propshaft U/J's Worn

  21. Pass79,719 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    277123781183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,718 miles (+2,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    505678271104
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass77,011 miles (+4,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    583163890171
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass72,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    552848799100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail72,074 miles (+5,954)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    471118099101
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass66,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    983293988193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,118 miles (+6,833)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    323393188165
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass59,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    702390287114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,284 miles (+7,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    674050187107
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass52,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    620126286111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,046 miles (+7,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    201026986440
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass44,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    241369085172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail44,736 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    881159085166
    • FailureCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T771 CSA

Does T771 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T771 CSA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T771 CSA?
The MOT on T771 CSA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T771 CSA done?
T771 CSA was recorded at 98,438 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has T771 CSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T771 CSA has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T771 CSA 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 T771 CSA find?
T771 CSA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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