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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T308 SDVMOT history

T308 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
170,424 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 SDV
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T308 SDV was last recorded at 170,424 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,196 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,424 miles
  • 2024 – 169,196 miles
  • 2023 – 167,664 miles
  • 2022 – 166,246 miles
  • 2021 – 163,975 miles
  • 2020 – 161,502 miles
  • 2019 – 158,626 miles
  • 2018 – 155,560 miles
  • 2017 – 152,212 miles
  • 2016 – 149,374 miles
  • 2015 – 146,218 miles
  • 2014 – 143,468 miles
  • 2013 – 140,966 miles
  • 2012 – 137,483 miles
  • 2011 – 133,376 miles
  • 2010 – 129,745 miles
  • 2009 – 125,557 miles
  • 2008 – 120,252 miles
  • 2007 – 112,387 miles
  • 2006 – 105,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,424 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear 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))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis all corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion and holes in o/s and n/s chassis rails

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,424 miles (+1,228)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,424 miles
    Test number
    550595923456
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis all corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and holes in o/s and n/s chassis rails

  2. Pass169,196 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    690633050028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,664 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,664 miles
    Test number
    221692692874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,246 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,246 miles
    Test number
    265342969899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,975 miles (+2,473)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,975 miles
    Test number
    904823854331
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass161,502 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,502 miles
    Test number
    984032784977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,626 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    587524664009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,560 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,560 miles
    Test number
    643231677746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,212 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,212 miles
    Test number
    782114660155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOth front tyres foul bottom suspension arms on full lock

  10. Pass149,374 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,374 miles
    Test number
    238402584312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking on outside wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail149,374 miles (+3,156)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,374 miles
    Test number
    758538274955
    • FailureBrake performance not tested brake pipe burst on brake test (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking on outside wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass146,218 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,218 miles
    Test number
    402335267370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass143,468 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,468 miles
    Test number
    236693074255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,966 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    140,966 miles
    Test number
    905919063279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,483 miles (+4,107)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    856410972279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail133,376 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    216839251214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine oil leak !

  17. Pass133,376 miles (+3,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    996909451235
    • NoteEngine oil leak !

  18. Pass129,745 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    431492130263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail129,725 miles (+4,168)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,725 miles
    Test number
    140561930238
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass125,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    623959209292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,557 miles (+5,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    444588909207
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass120,252 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    120,252 miles
    Test number
    253043508275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,387 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,387 miles
    Test number
    640357687181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,270 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,270 miles
    Test number
    980365926132
    • NoteNearside door difficult to open
    • NoteTop bushes in rear shock absorbers worn

Questions about T308 SDV

Does T308 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T308 SDV expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T308 SDV?
The MOT on T308 SDV expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T308 SDV done?
T308 SDV was recorded at 170,424 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has T308 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 SDV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T308 SDV 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 T308 SDV find?
T308 SDV failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 6 more.

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