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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T945 CSHMOT history

T945 CSH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,659 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T945 CSH
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T945 CSH was last recorded at 96,659 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,445 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,659 miles
  • 2024 – 96,445 miles
  • 2023 – 95,861 miles
  • 2022 – 95,217 miles
  • 2021 – 94,166 miles
  • 2020 – 92,281 miles
  • 2019 – 90,016 miles
  • 2018 – 87,922 miles
  • 2017 – 86,671 miles
  • 2016 – 85,890 miles
  • 2014 – 84,822 miles
  • 2013 – 84,331 miles
  • 2012 – 83,656 miles
  • 2011 – 83,161 miles
  • 2010 – 82,890 miles
  • 2009 – 76,522 miles
  • 2008 – 70,358 miles
  • 2007 – 64,551 miles
  • 2006 – 56,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,659 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame ball joint rubber

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,659 miles (+214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    508362148018
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,445 miles (+584)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    934951237818
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,861 miles (+644)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    899231351586
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass95,217 miles (+1,051)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    120493270916
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,166 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,166 miles
    Test number
    965124491980
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,165 miles (+1,884)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    919700079189
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    528832332646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,281 miles (+2,265)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    804520323513
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,016 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    817042026530
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper engine cover fitted

  10. Pass87,922 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,922 miles
    Test number
    505807385638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    902058136949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,671 miles (+781)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    579974021622
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass85,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    933372794294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,890 miles (+1,068)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    744423500056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft joint worn

  15. Pass84,822 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    345699704465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    437363103297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,331 miles (+675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    989023703243
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass83,656 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    556403102271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,161 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    457775711383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,890 miles (+6,368)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    414268220076
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass76,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    893032929005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,522 miles (+6,164)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    780529219012
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass70,358 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    802608318013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,352 miles (+5,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    111526918471
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass64,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    382888467082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  26. Fail64,551 miles (+7,663)2 dangerous1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    444158567088
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  27. Pass56,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    363659166012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T945 CSH

Does T945 CSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T945 CSH is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T945 CSH?
The MOT on T945 CSH is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T945 CSH done?
T945 CSH was recorded at 96,659 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has T945 CSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T945 CSH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T945 CSH 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 T945 CSH find?
T945 CSH passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive engine; central front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; central front oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, and 2 more.

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