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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T263 SDSMOT history

T263 SDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
106,663 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 SDS was last recorded at 106,663 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2013: 97,366 miles, lower than 963,823 miles on 3 Feb 2012.

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
106,645 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,663 miles
  • 2024 – 105,667 miles
  • 2023 – 104,848 miles
  • 2022 – 103,333 miles
  • 2020 – 103,179 miles
  • 2019 – 102,331 miles
  • 2018 – 101,545 miles
  • 2017 – 100,928 miles
  • 2016 – 100,299 miles
  • 2015 – 99,433 miles
  • 2014 – 98,508 miles
  • 2013 – 97,366 miles
  • 2012 – 963,823 miles
  • 2011 – 94,908 miles
  • 2010 – 93,266 miles
  • 2009 – 92,012 miles
  • 2008 – 90,564 miles
  • 2007 – 88,889 miles
  • 2006 – 87,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,663 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,663 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,663 miles
    Test number
    736089762725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,645 miles (+978)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    670086092271
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass105,667 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    834583563849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both top and bottom excessive play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Top and bottom excessive play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail105,666 miles (+818)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    921724099025
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both top and bottom excessive play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Top and bottom excessive play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass104,848 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,848 miles
    Test number
    551370729946
    • AdvisoryCentre seatbelt crossmember holed
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,844 miles (+1,511)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    405655614464
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Roof ladder covering number plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre seatbelt crossmember holed
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,333 miles (+154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    168400250279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff slightly leaking

  8. Pass103,179 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,179 miles
    Test number
    910387956844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    885663258685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,331 miles (+786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    475461484690
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass101,545 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    648370064644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,928 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,928 miles
    Test number
    497927642639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,299 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,299 miles
    Test number
    705310078454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,433 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,433 miles
    Test number
    387268025003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,508 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    199047414007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,366 miles (-866,457)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    895783123039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass963,823 miles (+867,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    963,823 miles
    Test number
    878454432014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,376 miles (+1,468)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    758343432094
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass94,908 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    629105221000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,266 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    932772920005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass92,012 miles (+1,448)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,012 miles
    Test number
    402659419051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn

  22. Pass90,564 miles (+1,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    522397618098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass88,889 miles (+1,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,889 miles
    Test number
    881149227035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass87,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    102257406287
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail87,794 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    453255406237
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T263 SDS

Does T263 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T263 SDS expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T263 SDS?
The MOT on T263 SDS expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T263 SDS done?
T263 SDS was recorded at 106,663 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 1,019 miles a year.
Has T263 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 SDS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T263 SDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T263 SDS find?
T263 SDS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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