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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T318 SDVMOT history

T318 SDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 268,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
268,595 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 SDV was last recorded at 268,595 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,582 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,595 miles
  • 2025 – 265,582 miles
  • 2024 – 263,060 miles
  • 2023 – 258,549 miles
  • 2022 – 256,700 miles
  • 2021 – 255,221 miles
  • 2019 – 249,959 miles
  • 2016 – 240,555 miles
  • 2015 – 232,580 miles
  • 2014 – 225,312 miles
  • 2013 – 215,011 miles
  • 2012 – 204,963 miles
  • 2011 – 190,582 miles
  • 2010 – 171,954 miles
  • 2009 – 150,037 miles
  • 2008 – 131,461 miles
  • 2007 – 121,700 miles
  • 2006 – 116,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,595 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    268,595 miles
    Test number
    115660489631
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail268,595 miles (+3,013)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,595 miles
    Test number
    271863452248
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass265,582 miles (+2,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    265,582 miles
    Test number
    897232869620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass263,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    263,060 miles
    Test number
    951498762513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail263,035 miles (+4,486)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,035 miles
    Test number
    813437497141
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass258,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    258,549 miles
    Test number
    423657809097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail258,549 miles (+1,849)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,549 miles
    Test number
    589966501393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass256,700 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    256,700 miles
    Test number
    520277674994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass255,221 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    255,221 miles
    Test number
    741989616210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail255,205 miles (+5,246)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,205 miles
    Test number
    788223483650
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass249,959 miles (+9,404)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    249,959 miles
    Test number
    879195512083
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass240,555 miles (+7,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    240,555 miles
    Test number
    423129626340
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both out riggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass232,580 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    232,580 miles
    Test number
    719334875191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail232,536 miles (+7,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,536 miles
    Test number
    258893775121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass225,312 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    225,312 miles
    Test number
    369615074100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass215,011 miles (+10,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    215,011 miles
    Test number
    688524363182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass204,963 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    204,963 miles
    Test number
    217802272177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f damaged

  18. Fail204,952 miles (+14,370)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,952 miles
    Test number
    419691472182
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f damaged

  19. Pass190,582 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    190,582 miles
    Test number
    115284251104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail190,220 miles (+18,266)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,220 miles
    Test number
    986575841171
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBad oil leak from engine

  21. Pass171,954 miles (+1,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    171,954 miles
    Test number
    670187060193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail170,062 miles (+20,025)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,062 miles
    Test number
    472491630134
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass150,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    902234059161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail150,037 miles (+18,576)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    451178949169
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass131,461 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    131,461 miles
    Test number
    501274868175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail131,263 miles (+9,563)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    864961168197
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass121,700 miles (+5,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    103579337426
    • 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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass116,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    116,521 miles
    Test number
    900985946019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T318 SDV

Does T318 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T318 SDV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T318 SDV?
The MOT on T318 SDV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T318 SDV done?
T318 SDV was recorded at 268,595 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has T318 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 SDV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T318 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 T318 SDV find?
T318 SDV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper, and 1 more.

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