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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T971 CWNMOT history

T971 CWN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,681 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 CWN
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T971 CWN was last recorded at 150,681 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,739 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,681 miles
  • 2025 – 145,739 miles
  • 2024 – 141,489 miles
  • 2023 – 134,749 miles
  • 2022 – 128,468 miles
  • 2021 – 109,585 miles
  • 2020 – 104,477 miles
  • 2019 – 97,065 miles
  • 2018 – 90,399 miles
  • 2017 – 82,396 miles
  • 2016 – 76,224 miles
  • 2015 – 70,948 miles
  • 2014 – 65,306 miles
  • 2013 – 60,192 miles
  • 2012 – 54,951 miles
  • 2011 – 50,947 miles
  • 2010 – 47,840 miles
  • 2009 – 44,152 miles
  • 2008 – 40,675 miles
  • 2007 – 35,975 miles
  • 2006 – 30,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,681 miles (+4,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,681 miles
    Test number
    435284638612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,739 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,739 miles
    Test number
    590089152566
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass141,489 miles (+6,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,489 miles
    Test number
    540763710809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead o/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal

  4. Pass134,749 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,749 miles
    Test number
    984680428003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    151455961256
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil leak and play.

  6. Fail128,468 miles (+18,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    416448387360
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil leak and play.

  7. Pass109,585 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    119000147180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,516 miles (+5,039)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,516 miles
    Test number
    338816723665
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexy end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,477 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    737646610224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,404 miles (+7,339)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,404 miles
    Test number
    336641107711
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass97,065 miles (+6,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    431987868697
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass90,399 miles (+8,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    548400215397
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass82,396 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    312693233972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,388 miles (+6,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,388 miles
    Test number
    973880312887
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  15. Pass76,224 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    978750910543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,948 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    478048565102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,306 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    746584174170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,192 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,192 miles
    Test number
    846955263112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,951 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    228237662178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass50,947 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    917101471108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,840 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    963886360148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,152 miles (+3,477)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    604504879166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass40,675 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,675 miles
    Test number
    821892878197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,975 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,975 miles
    Test number
    123433977117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    721512676157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,809 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    840612776124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T971 CWN

Does T971 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T971 CWN is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T971 CWN?
The MOT on T971 CWN is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T971 CWN done?
T971 CWN was recorded at 150,681 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has T971 CWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 CWN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T971 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 T971 CWN find?
T971 CWN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear oil leak, but not excessive axle; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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