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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T283 SFGMOT history

T283 SFG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 146,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,674 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 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 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 SFG was last recorded at 146,674 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2025: 144,289 miles, lower than 144,428 miles on 11 Mar 2025.

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
146,670 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,674 miles
  • 2025 – 144,289 miles
  • 2024 – 142,605 miles
  • 2023 – 140,901 miles
  • 2022 – 139,709 miles
  • 2021 – 138,079 miles
  • 2020 – 137,683 miles
  • 2019 – 135,783 miles
  • 2018 – 133,476 miles
  • 2017 – 130,683 miles
  • 2016 – 128,397 miles
  • 2015 – 125,795 miles
  • 2014 – 121,540 miles
  • 2013 – 118,923 miles
  • 2012 – 117,363 miles
  • 2011 – 109,506 miles
  • 2010 – 97,814 miles
  • 2009 – 84,601 miles
  • 2008 – 83,940 miles
  • 2007 – 79,098 miles
  • 2006 – 74,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,674 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,674 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,674 miles
    Test number
    320467925590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,670 miles (+2,381)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    147794081157
    • MajorFuel tank insecure Tank cradle Corroded heavily (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,289 miles (-139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,289 miles
    Test number
    804622107451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail144,428 miles (+1,823)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,428 miles
    Test number
    985390072353
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,605 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    696530045479
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail142,604 miles (+1,703)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    171854867423
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass140,901 miles (+1,192)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    652564848886
    • MinorCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  8. Pass139,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    839928174382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail139,709 miles (+1,630)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    686952514383
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,079 miles
    Test number
    707082397700
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail138,079 miles (+396)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,079 miles
    Test number
    353881999689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,683 miles (+1,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,683 miles
    Test number
    147785318783
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass135,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,783 miles
    Test number
    378136126021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail135,783 miles (+2,307)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,783 miles
    Test number
    663176179493
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass133,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    469529785696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,476 miles (+2,793)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    137872993795
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  17. Pass130,683 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,683 miles
    Test number
    467109764033
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail130,683 miles (+2,286)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,683 miles
    Test number
    310070876374
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside sear mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass128,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    649815670868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail128,397 miles (+2,602)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    700938018185
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass125,795 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,795 miles
    Test number
    907421265015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  22. Fail125,795 miles (+4,255)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,795 miles
    Test number
    817111865051
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  23. Pass121,540 miles (+2,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    897939554047
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass118,923 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,923 miles
    Test number
    637122573002
    • AdvisoryCentre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush slightly worn

  25. Fail118,923 miles (+1,560)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,923 miles
    Test number
    969452273090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush slightly worn

  26. Pass117,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    617021182060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail117,363 miles (+7,857)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    795451382073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass109,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    328121281082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail109,503 miles (+11,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,503 miles
    Test number
    426981081058
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass97,814 miles (+13,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    431466490089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass84,601 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,601 miles
    Test number
    740483319106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass83,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    700525908349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Fail83,940 miles (+4,842)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    550355108349
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  34. Pass79,098 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,098 miles
    Test number
    721087217360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass74,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    410269796253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 SFG

Does T283 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T283 SFG is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T283 SFG?
The MOT on T283 SFG is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T283 SFG done?
T283 SFG was recorded at 146,674 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has T283 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 SFG has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T283 SFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T283 SFG find?
T283 SFG passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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