Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T217 SDXMOT history
T217 SDX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,644 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,644 km
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 6 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,697 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T217 SDX
- 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 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T217 SDX was last recorded at 72,644 km on 24 Jun 2026, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 72,643 km · 22 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 km
- Average per year
- 2,697 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,644 km
- 2022 – 62,540 km
- 2020 – 56,773 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,644 km
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 5 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,644 km (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,644 km
- Test number
- 649504564003
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,643 km1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,643 km
- Test number
- 443970305654
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,856 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 70,856 miles
- Test number
- 254996855630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,855 miles (+2,526)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,855 miles
- Test number
- 702001116109
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 68,329 miles
- Test number
- 515511511403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,328 miles (+3,368)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,328 miles
- Test number
- 658609882057
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass64,960 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 64,960 miles
- Test number
- 442116981217
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,540 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,540 miles
- Test number
- 278894863852
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,540 km (+5,767)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,540 km
- Test number
- 419213562850
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,773 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,773 km
- Test number
- 615040343714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T217 SDX
- Does T217 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 SDX is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T217 SDX?
- The MOT on T217 SDX is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T217 SDX done?
- T217 SDX was recorded at 72,644 km at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,697 km a year.
- Has T217 SDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T217 SDX has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T217 SDX 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 T217 SDX find?
- T217 SDX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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