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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T241 SDSMOT history

T241 SDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,578 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T241 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T241 SDS was last recorded at 128,578 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,813 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
3,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,578 miles
  • 2025 – 127,813 miles
  • 2024 – 126,949 miles
  • 2023 – 126,082 miles
  • 2022 – 124,732 miles
  • 2021 – 124,522 miles
  • 2018 – 124,456 miles
  • 2017 – 122,931 miles
  • 2016 – 120,676 miles
  • 2014 – 117,338 miles
  • 2013 – 111,483 miles
  • 2012 – 109,048 miles
  • 2011 – 98,693 miles
  • 2010 – 87,580 miles
  • 2009 – 79,228 miles
  • 2008 – 69,694 miles
  • 2007 – 64,481 miles
  • 2006 – 58,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,578 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box output seal damp (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,578 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    543042956772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,813 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,813 miles
    Test number
    413687775721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,949 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    265813713493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,755 miles (+673)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,755 miles
    Test number
    573451098772
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (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))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass126,082 miles (+1,350)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,082 miles
    Test number
    595935187925
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,732 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,732 miles
    Test number
    706639183388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,522 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,522 miles
    Test number
    478817152645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,456 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous16 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    672581894912
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rigid / flexi mounting bracket missing / insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger corroded and holed within 30 cm suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm suspension / shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rigid / flexi mounting bracket missing / insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger corroded and holed within 30 cm suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter mounting broken / insecure

  9. Pass122,931 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,931 miles
    Test number
    120117124506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter behind o/s rear wheel mounting broken/ cable tied

  10. Fail122,925 miles (+2,249)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    786945374627
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of all suspension mounts (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass120,676 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,676 miles
    Test number
    949105972527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box output seal damp (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail120,674 miles (+3,336)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,674 miles
    Test number
    988374611111
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed 30cm front axle rear mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box output seal damp (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass117,338 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    555826244346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail117,331 miles (+5,848)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    938696394230
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass111,483 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    378543873233
    • NoteRear prop joint worn

  16. Fail111,479 miles (+2,431)18 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    118799963272
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear prop joint worn

  17. Pass109,048 miles (+10,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    179399102236
    • NoteSteering box area damp

  18. Pass98,693 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    576238501290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,495 miles (+10,915)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    785612301201
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass87,580 miles (+8,352)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    930144200290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSteering box damp

  21. Pass79,228 miles (+9,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    251406399454
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering box area damp

  22. Pass69,694 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    880293808228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,676 miles (+5,195)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    212193098438
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass64,481 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    871966707250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,654 miles
    Test number
    324369706211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T241 SDS

Does T241 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T241 SDS is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T241 SDS?
The MOT on T241 SDS is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T241 SDS done?
T241 SDS was recorded at 128,578 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,549 miles a year.
Has T241 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T241 SDS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T241 SDS 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 T241 SDS find?
T241 SDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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