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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T163 SWVMOT history

T163 SWV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,398 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 SWV
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 SWV was last recorded at 135,398 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,717 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,681 miles
Average per year
3,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,398 miles
  • 2024 – 133,717 miles
  • 2023 – 130,909 miles
  • 2022 – 130,000 miles
  • 2021 – 129,057 miles
  • 2020 – 126,518 miles
  • 2019 – 123,837 miles
  • 2018 – 120,998 miles
  • 2017 – 117,384 miles
  • 2016 – 114,488 miles
  • 2015 – 111,404 miles
  • 2014 – 109,575 miles
  • 2012 – 105,405 miles
  • 2011 – 101,062 miles
  • 2009 – 93,792 miles
  • 2008 – 87,903 miles
  • 2007 – 81,641 miles
  • 2006 – 71,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,398 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,398 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,398 miles
    Test number
    366232376125
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    916809762314
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,717 miles (+2,808)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    923403360459
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,909 miles
    Test number
    335274741673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail130,909 miles (+909)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,909 miles
    Test number
    298221962492
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,000 miles (+943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    308012992204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion on suspension turret
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four springs corroded

  7. Pass129,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    221511202068
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from differential but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,057 miles (+2,539)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    455285318573
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from differential but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,518 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,518 miles
    Test number
    577257906963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,511 miles (+2,674)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    333221751113
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,837 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    913747400546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,998 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    650306467108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass117,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    760741424098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,384 miles (+2,896)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    846852630497
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass114,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    611307616122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,488 miles (+3,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    727317908545
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass111,404 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    718698905034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,575 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    449612504018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,405 miles (+57)2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    227126812191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear stop light inop
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front outer cv joint seeping fluid
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSevarl areas of chassis have surface corrosion
    • NoteTow bar electrics not working correctly

  20. Fail105,348 miles (+4,286)1 failure2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    967362412170
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear stop light inop
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front outer cv joint seeping fluid
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSevarl areas of chassis have surface corrosion
    • NoteTow bar electrics not working correctly

  21. Pass101,062 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,062 miles
    Test number
    418391431019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,016 miles (+7,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    767492621013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass93,792 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    114294669370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    274724768391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,903 miles (+6,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    900709358335
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass81,641 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    684173867345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    361797816228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 SWV

Does T163 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 SWV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T163 SWV?
The MOT on T163 SWV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 SWV done?
T163 SWV was recorded at 135,398 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
Has T163 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 SWV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T163 SWV 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 T163 SWV find?
T163 SWV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear fluid leak, but not excessive differential.

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