
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T969 CWNMOT history
T969 CWN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 151,024 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T969 CWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T969 CWN was last recorded at 151,024 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,921 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 103 miles
- Average per year
- 5,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,024 miles
- 2024 – 147,169 miles
- 2023 – 142,572 miles
- 2022 – 137,005 miles
- 2021 – 134,742 miles
- 2020 – 132,675 miles
- 2019 – 123,403 miles
- 2017 – 123,376 miles
- 2016 – 123,310 miles
- 2015 – 115,703 miles
- 2014 – 105,247 miles
- 2013 – 95,204 miles
- 2012 – 86,363 miles
- 2011 – 77,585 miles
- 2010 – 69,499 miles
- 2009 – 61,343 miles
- 2008 – 52,514 miles
- 2007 – 45,414 miles
- 2006 – 35,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Component Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,024 miles (+103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 151,024 miles
- Test number
- 506443818610
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,921 miles (+3,752)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,921 miles
- Test number
- 641241441256
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,169 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 147,169 miles
- Test number
- 536325535568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Component Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail147,163 miles (+4,591)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,163 miles
- Test number
- 656259948820
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Corroded - Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Corroded - Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Component Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass142,572 miles (+5,567)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 142,572 miles
- Test number
- 660295734604
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,005 miles (+2,263)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,005 miles
- Test number
- 865297913709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,742 miles (+368)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,742 miles
- Test number
- 224225007767
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail134,374 miles (+1,699)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,374 miles
- Test number
- 482820347835
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass132,675 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,675 miles
- Test number
- 146751104296
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail132,675 miles (+9,272)1 dangerous11 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,675 miles
- Test number
- 147304081479
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorLower Towbar attachment insecure tie bar bolts loose and incorrect (not long enough to reach locking device) (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass123,403 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,403 miles
- Test number
- 522718445044
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,376 miles (+66)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,376 miles
- Test number
- 352367681982
- FailureBall joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureCentral Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail123,310 miles (+7,607)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,310 miles
- Test number
- 111896167200
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassi cross member (6.6.6)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassi crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Pass115,703 miles (+10,456)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 115,703 miles
- Test number
- 728749895490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass105,247 miles (+1,457)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 105,247 miles
- Test number
- 328009084235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,790 miles (+8,586)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,790 miles
- Test number
- 727717674147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,204 miles (+8,841)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,204 miles
- Test number
- 118023983159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 86,363 miles
- Test number
- 447845982193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,363 miles (+8,778)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,363 miles
- Test number
- 525855082189
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureBrake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- NoteHand brake high
Pass77,585 miles (+8,086)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,585 miles
- Test number
- 639972881188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,499 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,499 miles
- Test number
- 150925570141
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass69,499 miles (+8,156)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,499 miles
- Test number
- 830655570155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,343 miles (+8,829)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,343 miles
- Test number
- 781609269158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,514 miles (+7,100)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,514 miles
- Test number
- 283999788496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,414 miles (+10,259)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 45,414 miles
- Test number
- 800522577086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,155 miles
- Test number
- 163196176455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,155 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,155 miles
- Test number
- 364086076097
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Questions about T969 CWN
- Does T969 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T969 CWN is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T969 CWN?
- The MOT on T969 CWN is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T969 CWN done?
- T969 CWN was recorded at 151,024 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
- Has T969 CWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T969 CWN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T969 CWN 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 T969 CWN find?
- T969 CWN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.
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