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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T945 DGUMOT history

T945 DGU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
121,488 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T945 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T945 DGU was last recorded at 121,488 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2010: 97,160 miles, lower than 890,249 miles on 15 May 2009.
  • 4 Dec 2013: 103,654 miles, lower than 103,659 miles on 3 Dec 2013.

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
121,461 miles · 16 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,488 miles
  • 2020 – 121,461 miles
  • 2019 – 121,461 miles
  • 2018 – 117,803 miles
  • 2016 – 113,320 miles
  • 2015 – 108,459 miles
  • 2014 – 104,709 miles
  • 2013 – 103,654 miles
  • 2012 – 101,107 miles
  • 2011 – 99,908 miles
  • 2010 – 97,160 miles
  • 2009 – 890,249 miles
  • 2008 – 87,251 miles
  • 2006 – 82,238 miles
  • 2005 – 73,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,488 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Steering damper bush has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,488 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,488 miles
    Test number
    869244383005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    315213710801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,461 miles1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    279302619283
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    741793628470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,461 miles (+3,658)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    205900251572
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,803 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    409806770207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap missing

  7. Pass113,320 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    638251151022
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  8. Fail113,293 miles (+4,834)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,293 miles
    Test number
    638286383801
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  9. Pass108,459 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,459 miles
    Test number
    822204458751
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail108,364 miles (+3,655)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    861569158661
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail104,709 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    495877334396
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass104,709 miles (+1,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    696787034367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass103,654 miles (-5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    115748233301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail103,659 miles (+2,552)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    169947533362
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass101,107 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    579287942285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,908 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    149276441152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass99,908 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    889126441164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,160 miles (-793,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    684962350119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass890,249 miles (+801,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    890,249 miles
    Test number
    984935739160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,021 miles (+1,770)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    412131739175
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass87,251 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    534394628239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,247 miles (+5,009)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,247 miles
    Test number
    913091728291
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass82,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    621627676265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,238 miles (+9,012)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    850907576236
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass73,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    73,226 miles
    Test number
    681604485204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T945 DGU

Does T945 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T945 DGU expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T945 DGU?
The MOT on T945 DGU expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T945 DGU done?
T945 DGU was recorded at 121,488 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has T945 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T945 DGU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T945 DGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T945 DGU find?
T945 DGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger.

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