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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T97 CNLMOT history

T97 CNL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,077 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 CNL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 CNL was last recorded at 180,077 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,049 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,028 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,077 miles
  • 2024 – 171,049 miles
  • 2023 – 164,172 miles
  • 2022 – 158,457 miles
  • 2021 – 153,009 miles
  • 2020 – 150,651 miles
  • 2019 – 148,019 miles
  • 2018 – 145,817 miles
  • 2017 – 143,574 miles
  • 2016 – 142,227 miles
  • 2014 – 141,001 miles
  • 2013 – 138,111 miles
  • 2012 – 130,840 miles
  • 2011 – 126,178 miles
  • 2010 – 107,343 miles
  • 2009 – 95,854 miles
  • 2008 – 86,749 miles
  • 2007 – 75,565 miles
  • 2006 – 69,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,077 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,077 miles (+9,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,077 miles
    Test number
    497244041009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass171,049 miles (+6,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,049 miles
    Test number
    683658894966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,172 miles (+5,715)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,172 miles
    Test number
    832320703534
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel weeping slighty
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint slight play

  4. Pass158,457 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    163994362175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,009 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,009 miles
    Test number
    747289776843
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass150,651 miles (+2,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,651 miles
    Test number
    623101362156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near top spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various patch repairs prior to inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  7. Pass148,019 miles (+2,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,019 miles
    Test number
    451229812587
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily wax oiled
    • AdvisoryVarious welding repairs carried out before test

  8. Pass145,817 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,817 miles
    Test number
    869336201642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,574 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,574 miles
    Test number
    486374338129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,227 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    225601004682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,001 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    435096174269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass141,001 miles (+2,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    788106774202
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass138,111 miles (+7,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    878479663242
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass130,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    207863062299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,840 miles (+4,662)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    949764552230
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass126,178 miles (+18,835)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,178 miles
    Test number
    369936401490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,343 miles (+11,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    742171880141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,854 miles (+9,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    662431689173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass86,749 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    550271628086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass75,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    123842377432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,565 miles (+5,717)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    633096867095
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass69,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    271916946106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,848 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    673425846106
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T97 CNL

Does T97 CNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 CNL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T97 CNL?
The MOT on T97 CNL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 CNL done?
T97 CNL was recorded at 180,077 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has T97 CNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 CNL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T97 CNL 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 T97 CNL find?
T97 CNL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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