
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T316 SDVMOT history
T316 SDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 152,545 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T316 SDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T316 SDV was last recorded at 152,545 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,538 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,007 miles
- Average per year
- 3,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 152,545 miles
- 2024 – 147,538 miles
- 2023 – 143,674 miles
- 2022 – 138,496 miles
- 2021 – 136,590 miles
- 2020 – 136,073 miles
- 2019 – 130,315 miles
- 2018 – 126,584 miles
- 2017 – 125,872 miles
- 2015 – 124,297 miles
- 2014 – 123,304 miles
- 2013 – 121,248 miles
- 2012 – 116,961 miles
- 2010 – 110,335 miles
- 2009 – 106,768 miles
- 2008 – 104,992 miles
- 2007 – 92,193 miles
- 2006 – 79,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pedal rubber worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside headlamp damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,545 miles (+5,007)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 152,545 miles
- Test number
- 205206696493
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass147,538 miles (+3,864)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 147,538 miles
- Test number
- 753952571752
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,674 miles (+5,178)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,674 miles
- Test number
- 811982437450
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass138,496 miles (+1,906)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,496 miles
- Test number
- 952310864433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking slightly
Pass136,590 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 136,590 miles
- Test number
- 382964957027
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,574 miles (+501)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,574 miles
- Test number
- 937744196642
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp, likely to cause injury (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 136,073 miles
- Test number
- 838248344066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,069 miles (+5,754)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,069 miles
- Test number
- 940881412744
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass130,315 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,315 miles
- Test number
- 499889593549
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,313 miles (+3,729)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,313 miles
- Test number
- 841445665922
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,584 miles (+712)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 126,584 miles
- Test number
- 824014989951
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cracked (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak at filter
Pass125,872 miles (+7)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,872 miles
- Test number
- 419090091148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush some side play in both pins/bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber inscure
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
Fail125,865 miles (+1,568)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,865 miles
- Test number
- 586718092105
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush some side play in both pins/bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber inscure
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
Pass124,297 miles (+6)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 124,297 miles
- Test number
- 443369256385
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber insecure
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
Fail124,291 miles (+987)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,291 miles
- Test number
- 119995777238
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber insecure
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass123,304 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 123,304 miles
- Test number
- 535172604348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail123,304 miles (+2,056)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,304 miles
- Test number
- 718092804397
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass121,248 miles (+12)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,248 miles
- Test number
- 668871893264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteExhaust tail pipe rusty
Fail121,236 miles (+4,275)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,236 miles
- Test number
- 819729383288
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteEngine oil needs topping up.
- NoteExhaust tail pipe rusty.
Pass116,961 miles (+51)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 116,961 miles
- Test number
- 115485802398
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe rusty
Fail116,910 miles (+6,575)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,910 miles
- Test number
- 558633892227
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe rusty
Pass110,335 miles (+11)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 110,335 miles
- Test number
- 120906620301
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing and cracking but not down to cords at time of test.
- NoteHand brake has long travel.
- NoteN/s head light glass cracked.
Fail110,324 miles (+3,556)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,324 miles
- Test number
- 274413320369
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing and cracking but not down to cords at time of test.
- NoteHand brake has long travel.
- NoteN/s head light glass cracked.
Pass106,768 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 106,768 miles
- Test number
- 411374699213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,767 miles (+1,775)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,767 miles
- Test number
- 943603899238
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush has slight play.
Pass104,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 104,992 miles
- Test number
- 271966958119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,992 miles (+12,799)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,992 miles
- Test number
- 422046958149
- Repaired at testBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass92,193 miles (+12,968)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 92,193 miles
- Test number
- 321913327137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 79,225 miles
- Test number
- 211362226186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T316 SDV
- Does T316 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T316 SDV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T316 SDV?
- The MOT on T316 SDV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T316 SDV done?
- T316 SDV was recorded at 152,545 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
- Has T316 SDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T316 SDV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on T316 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 T316 SDV find?
- T316 SDV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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