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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T888 MUDMOT history

T888 MUD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,730 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 MUD was last recorded at 173,730 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 3,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2011: 74,445 miles, lower than 195,655 miles on 19 Jul 2010.

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
170,685 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,045 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,730 miles
  • 2024 – 170,685 miles
  • 2023 – 168,919 miles
  • 2021 – 152,577 miles
  • 2020 – 147,404 miles
  • 2018 – 122,614 miles
  • 2017 – 106,394 miles
  • 2016 – 103,791 miles
  • 2015 – 102,092 miles
  • 2014 – 98,326 miles
  • 2013 – 91,594 miles
  • 2012 – 83,274 miles
  • 2011 – 74,445 miles
  • 2010 – 195,655 miles
  • 2009 – 177,359 miles
  • 2008 – 155,496 miles
  • 2007 – 136,322 miles
  • 2006 – 118,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre section of front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,730 miles
    Test number
    954258846175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,730 miles (+3,045)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,730 miles
    Test number
    543676858523
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  3. Pass170,685 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,685 miles
    Test number
    980163117640
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,919 miles (+16,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    842863518515
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,577 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,577 miles
    Test number
    776092119545
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,577 miles (+5,173)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,577 miles
    Test number
    124573517704
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,404 miles (+24,790)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,404 miles
    Test number
    924328570192
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tracking bar end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body holed near seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tracking bar end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body holed near seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    319006755659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,614 miles (+16,220)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    856522305110
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,394 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,394 miles
    Test number
    102584804093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    565292744246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,791 miles (+1,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    318125543156
    • FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass102,092 miles (+3,766)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    127069355192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from the rear diff

  14. Pass98,326 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    636236674139
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail98,326 miles (+6,732)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    129526674190
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass91,594 miles (+109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,594 miles
    Test number
    209537433114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leaks various

  17. Fail91,485 miles (+8,211)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    289663523114
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  18. Pass83,274 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    635335522156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking / wearing on edge

  19. Fail83,274 miles (+8,829)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    298695322439
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking / wearing on edge

  20. Pass74,445 miles (-121,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    367866321114
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass195,655 miles (+18,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    195,655 miles
    Test number
    390600300205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront diff oil leak.

  22. Pass177,359 miles (+21,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    177,359 miles
    Test number
    753067379171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Fail155,496 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    724390898134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  24. Pass155,496 miles (+19,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    751310898194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  25. Pass136,322 miles (+18,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    136,322 miles
    Test number
    173321607244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    264785906210
    • NoteParking brake travel could improved

  27. Fail118,078 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    390855206428
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteParking brake travel could improved

Questions about T888 MUD

Does T888 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 MUD is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 MUD?
The MOT on T888 MUD 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 T888 MUD done?
T888 MUD was recorded at 173,730 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has T888 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 MUD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T888 MUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T888 MUD find?
T888 MUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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