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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T843 REUMOT history

T843 REU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 258,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
258,922 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T843 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T843 REU was last recorded at 258,922 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2010: 144,279 miles, lower than 772,334 miles on 28 Apr 2009.
  • 19 Apr 2012: 15,768 miles, lower than 150,417 miles on 27 Apr 2011.

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
258,919 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
13,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 258,922 miles
  • 2022 – 258,475 miles
  • 2020 – 246,230 miles
  • 2019 – 228,008 miles
  • 2018 – 217,744 miles
  • 2016 – 216,477 miles
  • 2015 – 210,102 miles
  • 2014 – 193,545 miles
  • 2013 – 171,329 miles
  • 2012 – 15,768 miles
  • 2011 – 150,417 miles
  • 2010 – 144,280 miles
  • 2009 – 772,334 miles
  • 2008 – 702,886 miles
  • 2007 – 51,798 miles
  • 2006 – 29,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,922 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,922 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    258,922 miles
    Test number
    342420548244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail258,919 miles (+444)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,919 miles
    Test number
    564361250123
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass258,475 miles (+70)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    258,475 miles
    Test number
    929060743347
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail258,405 miles (+12,175)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,405 miles
    Test number
    537358286883
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass246,230 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    246,230 miles
    Test number
    614215638004
    • 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 transfer box & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail246,216 miles (+18,208)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,216 miles
    Test number
    276164669977
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • 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 transfer box & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,008 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    228,008 miles
    Test number
    753363746055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass217,744 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    261579428745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail217,738 miles (+1,261)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,738 miles
    Test number
    587529276658
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component fouling steering arm fouling on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass216,477 miles (+6,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    216,477 miles
    Test number
    246904991046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass210,102 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    210,102 miles
    Test number
    951787263590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail210,093 miles (+16,548)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,093 miles
    Test number
    813370801173
    • FailureCentre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass193,545 miles (+22,216)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    193,545 miles
    Test number
    309289404258
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteO/s/r anti roll bar link worn
    • NoteUnderside muddy

  14. Pass171,329 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    171,329 miles
    Test number
    108992473151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail171,137 miles (+155,369)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,137 miles
    Test number
    669730573158
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass15,768 miles (-134,649)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,768 miles
    Test number
    609280812152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,417 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,417 miles
    Test number
    596087011113
    • NoteRear brake pipe to rear flexi corroded
    • NoteOffside door strap detached
    • NoteOil leak from hydraulic pump onto exhaust

  18. Fail150,417 miles (+6,137)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,417 miles
    Test number
    996067111183
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear brake pipe to rear flexi corroded
    • NoteOffside door strap detached
    • NoteOil leak from hydraulic pump onto exhaust

  19. Pass144,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    144,280 miles
    Test number
    721965200116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,279 miles (-628,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,279 miles
    Test number
    381248090036
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass772,334 miles (+69,448)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    772,334 miles
    Test number
    882758319133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass702,886 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    702,886 miles
    Test number
    324247628136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail702,438 miles (+650,640)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    702,438 miles
    Test number
    411950128195
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass51,798 miles (+22,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    274534037155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,772 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    244105436160
    • NoteOffside seatbelt slightly frayed
    • NoteRear shock bushes upper slight play

Questions about T843 REU

Does T843 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T843 REU expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T843 REU?
The MOT on T843 REU expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T843 REU done?
T843 REU was recorded at 258,922 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 13,092 miles a year.
Has T843 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T843 REU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T843 REU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T843 REU find?
T843 REU passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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