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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T978 CWNMOT history

T978 CWN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 97,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,194 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 CWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 CWN was last recorded at 97,194 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,477 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,717 miles
Average per year
2,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,194 miles
  • 2025 – 95,477 miles
  • 2024 – 93,577 miles
  • 2023 – 92,727 miles
  • 2022 – 91,678 miles
  • 2021 – 91,107 miles
  • 2020 – 89,353 miles
  • 2019 – 87,803 miles
  • 2018 – 83,276 miles
  • 2017 – 79,651 miles
  • 2016 – 77,977 miles
  • 2015 – 75,207 miles
  • 2014 – 73,811 miles
  • 2013 – 70,756 miles
  • 2012 – 67,025 miles
  • 2011 – 63,776 miles
  • 2010 – 59,931 miles
  • 2009 – 56,646 miles
  • 2008 – 54,418 miles
  • 2007 – 51,815 miles
  • 2006 – 48,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,194 miles (+1,717)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    136883442742
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
  2. Pass95,477 miles (+1,900)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    659434649923
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface CRACKING... (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass93,577 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    727005106321
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE OIL LEAK...
    • AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL...
  4. Fail93,577 miles (+850)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    683755473952
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE OIL LEAK...
    • AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL...
  5. Pass92,727 miles (+1,049)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,727 miles
    Test number
    132633455282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,678 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    388570413340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail91,673 miles (+566)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    884737736159
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    338583522120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
  9. Fail91,107 miles (+1,754)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    430305569452
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK...
  10. Pass89,353 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    624626775474
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STERRING BOX JOINT... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT SWITCH WEAK...
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED...
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING MISSING... (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail89,353 miles (+1,550)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    645066148004
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STERRING BOX JOINT... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT SWITCH WEAK...
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR CRACKED...
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING MISSING... (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass87,803 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    813251986122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle case missing
  13. Fail87,801 miles (+4,525)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    205273691580
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box track rod dust boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle case missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass83,276 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    846293975687
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF MOUNTING BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING...
  15. Fail83,275 miles (+3,624)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    440347449951
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT WIPERS HAVE SPLIT ENDS...
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF MOUNTING BALL JOINT BOOT CRACKING...
  16. Pass79,651 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    657250535611
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower and upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and door check strap broken (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at joints + mountings
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f hub oil seals starting to weap
    • AdvisoryRear diff-caseing slight weap of oil
    • AdvisoryRear wiper n/w
  17. Fail79,651 miles (+1,674)2 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    542750978070
    • FailureFuel system component leaking from engine area unable to see exactly due to covers fitted (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower and upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and door check strap broken (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded at joints + mountings
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f hub oil seals starting to weap
    • AdvisoryRear diff-caseing slight weap of oil
    • AdvisoryRear wiper n/w
  18. Pass77,977 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    280935455492
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front ,rear of axle outer ball joint gaiters badly perished (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
  19. Fail77,923 miles (+2,716)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    590375427758
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel leak from rear top area of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre touching tie rod on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front ,rear of axle outer ball joint gaiters badly perished (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap not secured
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak
  20. Pass75,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    836005552507
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  21. Fail75,207 miles (+1,396)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    563500635467
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around engine/gearbox (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link to steering box ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  22. Pass73,811 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    165969564269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres some cuts in tread but no cords showing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F door check strap broken
    • NoteO/S/F swivel hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint + mounting
  23. Fail73,811 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    647897064207
    • DangerousO/S/F steering stabilizer bush worn to chassis
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres some cuts in tread but no cords showing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F door check strap broken
    • NoteO/S/F swivel hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint + mounting
  24. Fail73,797 miles (+3,041)1 dangerous11 failures13 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,797 miles
    Test number
    577054274108
    • DangerousO/S/F steering stabilizer bush worn
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres some cuts in tread but no cords showing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F door check strap broken
    • NoteO/S/F swivel hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint + mounting point
  25. Pass70,756 miles (+3,731)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    418507373129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S and O/S headlamp adjusters deteriorated.
    • NoteN/S/R body mount corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust flange deteriorated.
  26. Pass67,025 miles (+3,249)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    207140482486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteWipers starting to split
  27. Fail63,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    106089871185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  28. Pass63,776 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    689679771192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,931 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    960320080196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  30. Pass56,646 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,646 miles
    Test number
    190920589140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass54,418 miles (+2,603)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    932802488196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F mirror glass cracked
  32. Pass51,815 miles (+3,120)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    212837377178
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  33. Pass48,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    742578076143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 CWN

Does T978 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 CWN is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 CWN?
The MOT on T978 CWN is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 CWN done?
T978 CWN was recorded at 97,194 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
Has T978 CWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 CWN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T978 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 T978 CWN find?
T978 CWN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil..., and 1 more.

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