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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T310 STAMOT history

T310 STA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
172,609 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T310 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T310 STA was last recorded at 172,609 miles on 8 May 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,523 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
5,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,609 miles
  • 2025 – 172,523 miles
  • 2024 – 172,407 miles
  • 2023 – 172,299 miles
  • 2022 – 170,706 miles
  • 2021 – 168,787 miles
  • 2020 – 166,822 miles
  • 2019 – 164,903 miles
  • 2018 – 162,725 miles
  • 2017 – 160,860 miles
  • 2016 – 159,448 miles
  • 2015 – 158,472 miles
  • 2014 – 158,317 miles
  • 2013 – 157,630 miles
  • 2012 – 147,168 miles
  • 2011 – 130,743 miles
  • 2010 – 113,171 miles
  • 2009 – 97,912 miles
  • 2008 – 82,228 miles
  • 2007 – 71,304 miles
  • 2006 – 62,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,609 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,609 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,609 miles
    Test number
    457826473525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,523 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,523 miles
    Test number
    777032958587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,407 miles (+108)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,407 miles
    Test number
    961016923735
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,299 miles (+1,593)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    172,299 miles
    Test number
    187059499482
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass170,706 miles (+1,919)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,706 miles
    Test number
    212126084725
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass168,787 miles (+1,965)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    158937816765
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass166,822 miles (+1,919)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,822 miles
    Test number
    831713641657
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass164,903 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,903 miles
    Test number
    176429360291
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass162,725 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    396985297943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,860 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,860 miles
    Test number
    781501173513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,448 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,448 miles
    Test number
    374127871396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,443 miles (+971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    733159803458
    • FailureOffside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass158,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,472 miles
    Test number
    539663515119
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  14. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195671815188
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  15. Pass158,317 miles (+687)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    158,317 miles
    Test number
    995375214184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH REAR DROPLINK BUSHES
    • NoteUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET
  16. Pass157,630 miles (+10,462)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    157,630 miles
    Test number
    328024013111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN REAR DROP LINK BUSHES
    • NoteUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY
  17. Pass147,168 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,168 miles
    Test number
    895844812195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Fail146,999 miles (+16,256)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,999 miles
    Test number
    975069702133
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass130,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    259183101149
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail130,743 miles (+17,572)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    466273001182
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass113,171 miles (+15,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    883507590094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass97,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    784276709161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail97,912 miles (+15,684)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    902835109153
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass82,228 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    452647508135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,024 miles (+10,720)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,024 miles
    Test number
    130120208140
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Pass71,304 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    202075617185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,459 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    563070006113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,371 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    680277796097
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T310 STA

Does T310 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T310 STA is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T310 STA?
The MOT on T310 STA is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T310 STA done?
T310 STA was recorded at 172,609 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,489 miles a year.
Has T310 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T310 STA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T310 STA 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 T310 STA find?
T310 STA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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