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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T314 SDVMOT history

T314 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 178,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,608 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T314 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
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T314 SDV was last recorded at 178,608 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2009: 62,107 miles, lower than 73,510 miles on 30 Jan 2008.

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
174,340 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,268 miles
Average per year
6,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,608 miles
  • 2024 – 174,340 miles
  • 2023 – 169,111 miles
  • 2022 – 164,638 miles
  • 2021 – 159,563 miles
  • 2019 – 155,238 miles
  • 2018 – 150,499 miles
  • 2017 – 144,872 miles
  • 2016 – 138,615 miles
  • 2015 – 132,857 miles
  • 2014 – 123,988 miles
  • 2013 – 116,369 miles
  • 2012 – 110,265 miles
  • 2011 – 100,807 miles
  • 2010 – 91,404 miles
  • 2009 – 62,107 miles
  • 2008 – 73,510 miles
  • 2007 – 62,209 miles
  • 2006 – 51,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,608 miles
    Test number
    520213673946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail178,608 miles (+4,268)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,608 miles
    Test number
    926598910131
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass174,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,340 miles
    Test number
    281615377552
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail174,340 miles (+5,229)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,340 miles
    Test number
    373735774695
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass169,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,111 miles
    Test number
    362789113042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail169,111 miles (+4,473)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,111 miles
    Test number
    332080939933
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass164,638 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,638 miles
    Test number
    484492295605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Fail164,635 miles (+5,072)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,635 miles
    Test number
    205824460717
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass159,563 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,563 miles
    Test number
    219682808808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail159,547 miles (+4,309)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,547 miles
    Test number
    269247505587
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,238 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,238 miles
    Test number
    333892655596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail155,238 miles (+4,739)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,238 miles
    Test number
    716230034134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass150,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    743824173940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper play in o/s bush

  14. Fail150,499 miles (+5,627)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    205961047305
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper play in o/s bush

  15. Pass144,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,872 miles
    Test number
    235299729284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Fail144,867 miles (+6,252)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,867 miles
    Test number
    765094876437
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass138,615 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    923515167043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,543 miles (+5,686)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,543 miles
    Test number
    773620806939
    • FailureCentre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass132,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,857 miles
    Test number
    245890005151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail132,857 miles (+8,869)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,857 miles
    Test number
    287650905181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass123,988 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,988 miles
    Test number
    757536884063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper arm slightly loose

  22. Fail123,988 miles (+7,619)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,988 miles
    Test number
    849270984090
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper arm slightly loose

  23. Fail116,369 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,369 miles
    Test number
    205966363011
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s front blade split on end's

  24. Pass116,369 miles (+6,104)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,369 miles
    Test number
    328566863098
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s front blade split on end's

  25. Pass110,265 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    989149582005
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs, corroding around top coil spring mounting
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished in tread

  26. Fail110,265 miles (+9,458)4 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    907409182000
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs, corroding around top coil spring mounting
    • NoteBoth front tyres perrished in tread

  27. Pass100,807 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    229933681027
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear disc's corroded

  28. Fail100,807 miles (+9,403)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    188501181405
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear disc's corroded

  29. Pass91,404 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    614411680049
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail91,402 miles (+29,295)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    590835970051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass62,107 miles (-11,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    413219269098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass73,510 miles (+11,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    640070938089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass62,209 miles (+11,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    801359437093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass51,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    652443616090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T314 SDV

Does T314 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T314 SDV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T314 SDV?
The MOT on T314 SDV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T314 SDV done?
T314 SDV was recorded at 178,608 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,406 miles a year.
Has T314 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T314 SDV has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T314 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T314 SDV find?
T314 SDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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