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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T349 SDEMOT history

T349 SDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
39,734 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T349 SDE
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T349 SDE was last recorded at 39,734 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2010: 2,394 miles, lower than 66,564 miles on 29 May 2009.
  • 31 Aug 2012: 15,690 miles, lower than 95,142 miles on 9 Aug 2011.
  • 12 Jan 2021: 36,034 miles, lower than 39,952 miles on 3 Dec 2019.

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
39,260 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,734 miles
  • 2024 – 39,260 miles
  • 2023 – 37,633 miles
  • 2022 – 37,607 miles
  • 2021 – 36,034 miles
  • 2019 – 39,952 miles
  • 2018 – 34,436 miles
  • 2017 – 33,271 miles
  • 2016 – 31,598 miles
  • 2015 – 29,322 miles
  • 2014 – 26,864 miles
  • 2013 – 21,831 miles
  • 2012 – 15,690 miles
  • 2011 – 95,142 miles
  • 2010 – 2,394 miles
  • 2009 – 66,564 miles
  • 2008 – 62,138 miles
  • 2006 – 49,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail39,734 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fire wall / bulk head holed by corrosion in multiple areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear electrical wiring light damage

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail39,734 miles (+474)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    132620889795
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fire wall / bulk head holed by corrosion in multiple areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear electrical wiring light damage

  2. Pass39,260 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,260 miles
    Test number
    210610074001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,633 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    462681462214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,607 miles (+1,573)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    907586469664
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover missing n/s/f.x2 o/s/f, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f.n/s/r. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass36,034 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    557609124041
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prescribed area repairs heavily under sealed.

  6. Fail36,034 miles (-3,918)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    795470047333
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Upper and lower. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Upper and lower. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,952 miles (+5,516)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    679135208889
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    990521852410
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.
    • AdvisoryVehicle will require roller brake test once repaired.

  9. Fail34,436 miles (+1,165)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    548972592025
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.
    • AdvisoryVehicle will require roller brake test once repaired.

  10. Pass33,271 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    466890664388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub swivel seal leaking badly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear O/S & N/S Bump stops missing

  11. Fail33,270 miles (+1,672)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,270 miles
    Test number
    358054037621
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub swivel seal leaking badly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear O/S & N/S Bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing Rear joint 1X bearing dry

  12. Pass31,598 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    420884765059
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Both wearing low & sidewalls perished/cracking

  13. Fail31,595 miles (+2,273)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    776088182034
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Both wearing low & sidewalls perished/cracking

  14. Pass29,322 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    513151240910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail29,307 miles (+2,443)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    332668850814
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass26,864 miles (+5,033)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,864 miles
    Test number
    117021604356
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres perished.

  17. Pass21,831 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,831 miles
    Test number
    238480093281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,690 miles (-79,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,690 miles
    Test number
    515294942296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass95,142 miles (+92,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    308791221256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail2,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,394 miles
    Test number
    653343150147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass2,394 miles (-64,170)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,394 miles
    Test number
    821193650117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,564 miles (+178)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    233849849453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail66,386 miles (+4,248)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    860042449191
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass62,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    291248128188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    301443597059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass49,825 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    822748366008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,824 miles3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    122061466420
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T349 SDE

Does T349 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T349 SDE expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T349 SDE?
The MOT on T349 SDE expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T349 SDE done?
T349 SDE was recorded at 39,734 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
Has T349 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T349 SDE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T349 SDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T349 SDE find?
T349 SDE failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; offside front brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fire wall / bulk head holed by corrosion in multiple areas; offside front driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 4 more.

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