Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T198 SMWMOT history
T198 SMW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 97,041 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T198 SMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T198 SMW was last recorded at 97,041 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,041 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,041 miles
- 2024 – 97,041 miles
- 2023 – 97,002 miles
- 2022 – 96,807 miles
- 2021 – 96,777 miles
- 2020 – 96,684 miles
- 2019 – 96,659 miles
- 2018 – 96,629 miles
- 2017 – 96,562 miles
- 2016 – 96,496 miles
- 2015 – 96,376 miles
- 2014 – 96,343 miles
- 2013 – 96,301 miles
- 2012 – 95,878 miles
- 2010 – 95,859 miles
- 2009 – 95,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,041 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,041 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,041 miles
- Test number
- 622833049566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail97,041 miles (+39)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,041 miles
- Test number
- 736403097618
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass97,002 miles (+195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 97,002 miles
- Test number
- 523519260667
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass96,807 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,807 miles
- Test number
- 872142102223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,777 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,777 miles
- Test number
- 810953748634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail96,776 miles (+92)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,776 miles
- Test number
- 644736420783
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,684 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,684 miles
- Test number
- 157590318900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,659 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,659 miles
- Test number
- 644441415818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,629 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,629 miles
- Test number
- 270775863535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,562 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,562 miles
- Test number
- 692298649997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,496 miles (+120)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 96,496 miles
- Test number
- 441135671660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,376 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,376 miles
- Test number
- 478900735223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,371 miles (+28)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,371 miles
- Test number
- 365409525450
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,343 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 96,343 miles
- Test number
- 316385354204
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,301 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,301 miles
- Test number
- 746632733263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,297 miles (+419)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,297 miles
- Test number
- 399591133216
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass95,878 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 95,878 miles
- Test number
- 557226252237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,859 miles (+689)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 95,859 miles
- Test number
- 412338320422
- NoteN/s/f floor/body mount corroded
- NoteN/s/f hub seal slight leak
- NoteSlight play in steering drop arm
Pass95,170 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 95,170 miles
- Test number
- 874236249225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,164 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,164 miles
- Test number
- 154325649234
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Questions about T198 SMW
- Does T198 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T198 SMW expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T198 SMW?
- The MOT on T198 SMW expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T198 SMW done?
- T198 SMW was recorded at 97,041 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 122 miles a year.
- Has T198 SMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T198 SMW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T198 SMW 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 T198 SMW find?
- T198 SMW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; nearside rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; offside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 2 more.
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