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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T114 SDLMOT history

T114 SDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,134 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T114 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T114 SDL was last recorded at 123,134 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,180 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,134 miles
  • 2025 – 122,180 miles
  • 2024 – 121,098 miles
  • 2023 – 119,716 miles
  • 2022 – 117,803 miles
  • 2021 – 115,121 miles
  • 2020 – 111,997 miles
  • 2019 – 108,367 miles
  • 2018 – 105,103 miles
  • 2017 – 101,515 miles
  • 2016 – 97,709 miles
  • 2015 – 93,410 miles
  • 2014 – 88,800 miles
  • 2013 – 83,581 miles
  • 2012 – 78,254 miles
  • 2011 – 73,435 miles
  • 2010 – 69,340 miles
  • 2009 – 64,096 miles
  • 2008 – 59,177 miles
  • 2007 – 54,252 miles
  • 2006 – 48,907 miles
  • 2005 – 43,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Steering damper bush worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,134 miles (+954)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    312169066684
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,180 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    162479113921
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Fail122,175 miles (+1,077)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    890735644820
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Steering system fouling track rod bar (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass121,098 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    815139921508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass119,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    673962566769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,716 miles (+1,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    978477168461
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass117,803 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    804052439719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail117,797 miles (+2,676)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    135388371153
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,121 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,121 miles
    Test number
    588584605289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe on offside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail115,115 miles (+3,118)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,115 miles
    Test number
    386058976370
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking device (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe on offside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass111,997 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,997 miles
    Test number
    451252840243
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

  12. Fail111,968 miles (+3,601)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    927798033459
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm connected to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play connected to seering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn

  13. Pass108,367 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    662317058385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    282376005146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,103 miles (+3,588)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    533668617632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass101,515 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    228108794405
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  17. Fail101,505 miles (+3,796)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    935352156492
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  18. Pass97,709 miles (+4,299)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    300572968167
    • DangerousFront propshaft front uj worn
    • DangerousFront propshaft rear uj worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish (no cords visible)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  19. Pass93,410 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    679714335184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail93,404 miles (+4,604)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    278213735174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass88,800 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    826371544112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail88,795 miles (+5,214)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    907270944127
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,581 miles (+5,327)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    685591543169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSteering drop arm slightly damp

  24. Pass78,254 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    259629532166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,435 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,435 miles
    Test number
    989011031136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass69,340 miles (+74)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    183406440189
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear tie bar bush

  27. Fail69,266 miles (+5,170)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    601489430166
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear tie bar bush

  28. Pass64,096 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    990279639130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass59,177 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    514575138104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass54,252 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    524157037149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass48,907 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    661015936159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2006
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    792218035117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T114 SDL

Does T114 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T114 SDL is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T114 SDL?
The MOT on T114 SDL is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T114 SDL done?
T114 SDL was recorded at 123,134 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has T114 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T114 SDL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T114 SDL 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 T114 SDL find?
T114 SDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2, and 6 more.

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