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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T963 CWNMOT history

T963 CWN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 249,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
249,889 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T963 CWN
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T963 CWN was last recorded at 249,889 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2016: 176,857 miles, lower than 197,507 miles on 17 Sept 2015.

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
249,887 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,889 miles
  • 2024 – 247,214 miles
  • 2023 – 240,523 miles
  • 2022 – 232,776 miles
  • 2021 – 230,427 miles
  • 2020 – 228,290 miles
  • 2019 – 222,509 miles
  • 2018 – 217,707 miles
  • 2017 – 213,038 miles
  • 2016 – 176,857 miles
  • 2015 – 197,507 miles
  • 2014 – 194,848 miles
  • 2013 – 189,953 miles
  • 2012 – 182,530 miles
  • 2011 – 176,725 miles
  • 2010 – 168,972 miles
  • 2009 – 161,177 miles
  • 2008 – 153,902 miles
  • 2007 – 147,638 miles
  • 2006 – 138,908 miles
  • 2005 – 127,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,889 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,889 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    249,889 miles
    Test number
    629587896022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail249,887 miles (+2,673)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,887 miles
    Test number
    563932859224
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass247,214 miles (+6,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    247,214 miles
    Test number
    873160438541
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member fuel tank shield bolts too. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass240,523 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    240,523 miles
    Test number
    100442289770
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose cross member corroding and tank bolts will fail at a later date (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail240,482 miles (+7,706)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,482 miles
    Test number
    480158519605
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroding and tank bolts will tear out soon (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,776 miles (+2,349)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    232,776 miles
    Test number
    930466389109
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass230,427 miles (+2,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,427 miles
    Test number
    818466648092
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass228,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    228,290 miles
    Test number
    240847039760
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip pad missing

  9. Fail228,290 miles (+5,781)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,290 miles
    Test number
    152496195561
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip pad missing

  10. Pass222,509 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    222,509 miles
    Test number
    963622083720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass217,707 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    217,707 miles
    Test number
    998670075409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass213,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    213,038 miles
    Test number
    186406999570
    • AdvisoryFront fuel pressure sensor slightly seeping.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail213,038 miles (+36,181)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,038 miles
    Test number
    461974351284
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront fuel pressure sensor slightly seeping.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass176,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,857 miles
    Test number
    901042020668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,857 miles (-20,650)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,857 miles
    Test number
    829830935599
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass197,507 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,507 miles
    Test number
    437491078799
    • AdvisoryNearside rear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail197,505 miles (+2,657)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,505 miles
    Test number
    952381485803
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass194,848 miles (+4,895)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    194,848 miles
    Test number
    909378954253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front & offside front metal brake pipes
    • NoteNearside front outrigger corroded & holed
    • NoteNearside rear chassis corroded & holed (not perscribed area)
    • NotePlay in nearside rear hub
    • NotePlay in nearside front hub

  19. Pass189,953 miles (+7,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    189,953 miles
    Test number
    406519443253
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass182,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    919066352227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail182,530 miles (+5,805)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    396494752261
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass176,725 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    176,725 miles
    Test number
    139531051242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass168,972 miles (+7,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    168,972 miles
    Test number
    911587850295
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass161,177 miles (+7,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    161,177 miles
    Test number
    513427059255
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass153,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    153,902 miles
    Test number
    260816538274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail153,902 miles (+6,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,902 miles
    Test number
    331006438400
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass147,638 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    147,638 miles
    Test number
    841458397160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass138,908 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    138,908 miles
    Test number
    264599726260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass127,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    471571925250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T963 CWN

Does T963 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T963 CWN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T963 CWN?
The MOT on T963 CWN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T963 CWN done?
T963 CWN was recorded at 249,889 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has T963 CWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T963 CWN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T963 CWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T963 CWN find?
T963 CWN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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