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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T902 CENMOT history

T902 CEN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,457 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T902 CEN
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T902 CEN was last recorded at 67,457 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,944 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,457 miles
  • 2025 – 66,944 miles
  • 2024 – 66,209 miles
  • 2023 – 65,372 miles
  • 2022 – 64,816 miles
  • 2021 – 63,451 miles
  • 2020 – 62,279 miles
  • 2019 – 61,898 miles
  • 2018 – 59,506 miles
  • 2017 – 58,724 miles
  • 2016 – 58,410 miles
  • 2015 – 56,543 miles
  • 2014 – 55,893 miles
  • 2013 – 53,404 miles
  • 2012 – 49,467 miles
  • 2011 – 47,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,457 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • All four tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion on rear member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,457 miles (+513)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    493184110227
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,944 miles (+735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    461887391052
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,209 miles (+837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    123185726120
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,372 miles (+556)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    396058208087
    • MinorNearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,816 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    751006015430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,451 miles (+1,172)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    646044447243
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,279 miles (+381)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,279 miles
    Test number
    117583376522
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass61,898 miles (+2,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    898022795538
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (rear) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering box slight leak ov oil

  9. Pass59,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    810516804764
    • AdvisoryFront steering box has slight oil, leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel bearing av slight play

  10. Fail59,506 miles (+782)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    360463416465
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront steering box has slight oil, leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel bearing av slight play

  11. Pass58,724 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,724 miles
    Test number
    527901051280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass58,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    675101367925
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear member
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail58,410 miles (+1,867)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    716330562780
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear member
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass56,543 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    159818765181
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split

  15. Fail56,539 miles (+646)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    437416865181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDampness to both front axle swivel couplings
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing and wear to inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteX1 number plate bulb out

  16. Pass55,893 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    169479884271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,792 miles (+2,388)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    418459374201
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass53,404 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    569968403329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,467 miles (+1,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    187669612253
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTemporary earth fitted to lighting system

  20. Pass47,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    659194411255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T902 CEN

Does T902 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T902 CEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T902 CEN?
The MOT on T902 CEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T902 CEN done?
T902 CEN was recorded at 67,457 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has T902 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T902 CEN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T902 CEN 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 T902 CEN find?
T902 CEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip in screen not in drivers view; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly.

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