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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T279 SFGMOT history

T279 SFG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,028 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 SFG
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 SFG was last recorded at 143,028 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,349 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,679 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,028 miles
  • 2025 – 141,349 miles
  • 2024 – 137,280 miles
  • 2023 – 130,600 miles
  • 2022 – 125,934 miles
  • 2021 – 118,410 miles
  • 2020 – 116,158 miles
  • 2019 – 112,205 miles
  • 2018 – 106,750 miles
  • 2017 – 105,274 miles
  • 2016 – 102,898 miles
  • 2015 – 98,397 miles
  • 2014 – 95,650 miles
  • 2013 – 93,432 miles
  • 2012 – 91,161 miles
  • 2011 – 88,935 miles
  • 2010 – 85,572 miles
  • 2009 – 81,001 miles
  • 2008 – 76,067 miles
  • 2007 – 70,372 miles
  • 2006 – 64,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,028 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,028 miles (+1,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,028 miles
    Test number
    945256984408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,349 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,349 miles
    Test number
    251687770382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,280 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,280 miles
    Test number
    703943020314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,600 miles (+4,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,600 miles
    Test number
    747833667434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,934 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    511796998977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,410 miles (+2,252)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,410 miles
    Test number
    399506050599
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Number plate displayed on the internal of the window (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering swivel has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass116,158 miles (+3,953)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,158 miles
    Test number
    181509765400
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel has slight play in bearing or pin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryTrack rod slightly distorted

  8. Pass112,205 miles (+5,455)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    249692248156
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass106,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    669813528541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,750 miles (+1,476)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    724005110118
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Pass105,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    208392535306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail105,274 miles (+2,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    186342616641
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass102,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    294639612763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,896 miles (+4,499)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    427123715736
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass98,397 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    957409695064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,650 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    325755204180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,432 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,432 miles
    Test number
    425098703187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass91,161 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    178002022161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,935 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    376387811110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,930 miles (+3,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    565496511150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass85,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    530606520197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail85,572 miles (+4,571)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    480964620102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass81,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,001 miles
    Test number
    251135829471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,001 miles (+4,934)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,001 miles
    Test number
    660680429177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass76,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    363509018162
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail76,067 miles (+5,695)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    171866118104
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass70,372 miles (+5,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    554370727163
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE GETTING BROKEN IN PLACES

  28. Pass64,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    604861016107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    363059406149
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about T279 SFG

Does T279 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 SFG is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 SFG?
The MOT on T279 SFG is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 SFG done?
T279 SFG was recorded at 143,028 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has T279 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 SFG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T279 SFG 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 T279 SFG find?
T279 SFG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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