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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T285 SFGMOT history

T285 SFG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
102,486 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 SFG
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 SFG was last recorded at 102,486 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,384 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,486 miles
  • 2022 – 102,384 miles
  • 2021 – 102,285 miles
  • 2020 – 102,222 miles
  • 2019 – 102,007 miles
  • 2018 – 101,326 miles
  • 2017 – 100,489 miles
  • 2016 – 99,343 miles
  • 2015 – 96,995 miles
  • 2014 – 95,099 miles
  • 2013 – 94,228 miles
  • 2012 – 88,280 miles
  • 2011 – 81,418 miles
  • 2010 – 73,317 miles
  • 2009 – 66,378 miles
  • 2008 – 60,747 miles
  • 2007 – 56,479 miles
  • 2006 – 52,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,486 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit. strongly recommend replacement pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper union. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember heavily corroded but not effecting steering/ braking/suspension . etc. strongly recommend repair or replace.

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,486 miles (+102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    395945680841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit. strongly recommend replacement pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper union. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember heavily corroded but not effecting steering/ braking/suspension . etc. strongly recommend repair or replace.

  2. Pass102,384 miles (+99)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,384 miles
    Test number
    410612843155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad retaining pins worn .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush worn, movement present but not considered excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively corrosion present but not significantly weakened . (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear recommend replace / repair rear crossmember.

  3. Pass102,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    863749297232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,285 miles (+63)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    661476414173
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,222 miles (+215)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    236761959671
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering box
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass102,007 miles (+681)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    964546684675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass101,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    665247471840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis mounted bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing

  8. Fail101,326 miles (+837)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    843811393349
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis mounted bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing

  9. Pass100,489 miles (+1,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,489 miles
    Test number
    698737717788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush chassis mounted (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing from chassis
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on power steering box

  10. Pass99,343 miles (+2,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    615512944715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass96,995 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    437438965050
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    927281774067
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Fail95,099 miles (+871)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    697369864073
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass94,228 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    895970253075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass88,280 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    437129162087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,418 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    126916171097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,317 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,317 miles
    Test number
    213937370027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,378 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    392868069038
    • NoteN/s headlamp glass broken , not effecting headlamp aim

  19. Fail66,375 miles (+5,628)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    704305369094
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s headlamp glass broken , not effecting headlamp aim
    • NoteOil leak from handbrake back plate

  20. Pass60,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,747 miles
    Test number
    112881078471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,743 miles (+4,264)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,743 miles
    Test number
    324671278040
    • FailurePanhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGaiter insecure on drop arm ball joint

  22. Pass56,479 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    152051377083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,915 miles (+3,722)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,915 miles
    Test number
    653028457046
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs discoloured [posible containation]

  24. Pass52,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    270166176013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,193 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    430218066035
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T285 SFG

Does T285 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 SFG expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 SFG?
The MOT on T285 SFG expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 SFG done?
T285 SFG was recorded at 102,486 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has T285 SFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 SFG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 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 T285 SFG find?
T285 SFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit. strongly recommend replacement pads.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper union.; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod, and 3 more.

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