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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T246 SDSMOT history

T246 SDS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
102,141 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 SDS was last recorded at 102,141 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 1,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,431 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,710 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,141 miles
  • 2023 – 100,431 miles
  • 2022 – 99,333 miles
  • 2020 – 97,123 miles
  • 2019 – 95,728 miles
  • 2018 – 94,150 miles
  • 2017 – 92,557 miles
  • 2016 – 92,552 miles
  • 2015 – 90,587 miles
  • 2014 – 87,006 miles
  • 2013 – 84,952 miles
  • 2012 – 83,567 miles
  • 2010 – 81,814 miles
  • 2008 – 79,368 miles
  • 2007 – 73,962 miles
  • 2006 – 60,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,141 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,141 miles (+1,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,141 miles
    Test number
    264246890063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,431 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    118245952715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,333 miles (+2,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    444722014484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,123 miles (+1,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,123 miles
    Test number
    149877453879
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,728 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,728 miles
    Test number
    974066578657
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail95,725 miles (+1,575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    294300283713
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,150 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,150 miles
    Test number
    962081417275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,557 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    266184923795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail92,552 miles (+1,965)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    453512736486
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/at/anty/roll/bar (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  10. Pass90,587 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    747757410240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass87,006 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    928291934209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    689138833269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,950 miles (+1,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    639071633239
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass83,567 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,567 miles
    Test number
    376021742228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,814 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    240056000052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,368 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    463565958126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,962 miles (+13,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    733321617108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass60,261 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    862928406162
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside door hindges worn
    • NoteSlight play in both front hubs

Questions about T246 SDS

Does T246 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 SDS expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 SDS?
The MOT on T246 SDS expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 SDS done?
T246 SDS was recorded at 102,141 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has T246 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 SDS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T246 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 T246 SDS find?
T246 SDS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm, and 1 more.

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