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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T262 SDSMOT history

T262 SDS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,129 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 SDS was last recorded at 173,129 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2008: 76,824 miles, lower than 118,934 miles on 8 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,095 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
3,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,129 miles
  • 2024 – 162,967 miles
  • 2023 – 152,649 miles
  • 2021 – 151,675 miles
  • 2020 – 148,650 miles
  • 2019 – 148,649 miles
  • 2018 – 147,997 miles
  • 2016 – 147,288 miles
  • 2015 – 147,130 miles
  • 2013 – 143,946 miles
  • 2012 – 141,356 miles
  • 2011 – 135,407 miles
  • 2009 – 130,775 miles
  • 2008 – 76,824 miles
  • 2007 – 118,934 miles
  • 2006 – 111,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,129 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Service brake juddering slightly on footbrake (3.7.C.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,129 miles (+34)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,129 miles
    Test number
    829190180149
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail173,095 miles (+10,128)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,095 miles
    Test number
    373107059887
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass162,967 miles (+10,318)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,967 miles
    Test number
    154331527339
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front unable to visually inspect brake pipe along top of chassis rail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,649 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,649 miles
    Test number
    915725745289
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail152,649 miles (+974)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,649 miles
    Test number
    951554624562
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision clasp inop (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass151,675 miles (+1,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,675 miles
    Test number
    917318225208
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corrored front to rear

  7. Pass150,189 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,189 miles
    Test number
    235160840270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,650 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,650 miles
    Test number
    895038210828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,649 miles (+652)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,649 miles
    Test number
    644633033639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached at chassis at centre and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass147,997 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,997 miles
    Test number
    496581416471
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING FACES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED (MIDDLE/REAR)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED & HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column universal joint

  11. Fail147,997 miles (+709)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,997 miles
    Test number
    454382393614
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING FACES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED (MIDDLE/REAR)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED & HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column universal joint

  12. Pass147,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    147,288 miles
    Test number
    416170446665
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc are pitted. (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail147,287 miles (+157)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,287 miles
    Test number
    839870197019
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting o/s and n/s cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc are pitted. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryReversing lights inop

  14. Pass147,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,130 miles
    Test number
    569691314606
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly on footbrake (3.7.C.2)

  15. Fail147,130 miles (+548)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,130 miles
    Test number
    491187364661
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth through to metal (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working right hand (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly on footbrake (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split

  16. Pass146,582 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    238612815031
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass143,946 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    143,946 miles
    Test number
    255112553041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,356 miles (+5,949)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    141,356 miles
    Test number
    645332942040
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront sphere seal leaking slightly

  19. Pass135,407 miles (+4,632)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,407 miles
    Test number
    708937841089
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront diff oil leak
    • NoteFront sphere seals leaking grease

  20. Pass130,775 miles (+53,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    784448729397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass76,824 miles (-42,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    603365008379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,934 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    118,934 miles
    Test number
    950092717310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    640733746390
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about T262 SDS

Does T262 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T262 SDS is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T262 SDS?
The MOT on T262 SDS is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T262 SDS done?
T262 SDS was recorded at 173,129 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,287 miles a year.
Has T262 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 SDS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T262 SDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T262 SDS find?
T262 SDS passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: central front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; central rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished; central vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed, and 7 more.

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