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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T389 SDEMOT history

T389 SDE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
117,660 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 SDE was last recorded at 117,660 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,516 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,660 miles
  • 2023 – 117,516 miles
  • 2020 – 113,375 miles
  • 2019 – 113,167 miles
  • 2018 – 110,050 miles
  • 2016 – 108,411 miles
  • 2015 – 106,257 miles
  • 2014 – 104,390 miles
  • 2013 – 100,529 miles
  • 2012 – 97,947 miles
  • 2011 – 94,345 miles
  • 2010 – 92,217 miles
  • 2009 – 86,727 miles
  • 2008 – 82,394 miles
  • 2007 – 77,623 miles
  • 2006 – 71,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,660 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,660 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,660 miles
    Test number
    951049102498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,516 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    423509880924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,375 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,375 miles
    Test number
    564376460966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle been sealed ? / painted

  4. Fail113,375 miles (+208)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,375 miles
    Test number
    799954990991
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle been sealed ? / painted

  5. Pass113,167 miles (+3,117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    120381685910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear door structure corroding/weakening

  6. Pass110,050 miles (+1,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    221476231842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub damp
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm(balljoint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect various brake pipes due to pipes covered in Shultz/stoneguard

  7. Pass108,411 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    728472961194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis undersealed

  8. Fail108,411 miles (+27)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    888795529773
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis undersealed

  9. Fail108,384 miles (+2,127)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    426589798569
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Pass106,257 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    822708986749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,245 miles (+1,855)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,245 miles
    Test number
    119568170031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass104,390 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    429515694067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail104,390 miles (+3,861)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    709203394010
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass100,529 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    226743913423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail100,529 miles (+2,582)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    298002413115
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass97,947 miles (+3,602)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    317068802131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass94,345 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,345 miles
    Test number
    407907611108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,217 miles (+6)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    332789800107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteSlight oil leak - steering box

  19. Fail92,211 miles (+5,484)2 dangerous12 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    971413700163
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteSlight oil leak - steering box

  20. Pass86,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    662637809115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail86,727 miles (+4,333)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    252055409480
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    930716708175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,394 miles (+4,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    961650608180
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    810580817143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,623 miles (+5,710)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    204683307199
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass71,913 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    144116696062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBush on steering damper slight play

  27. Fail71,913 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    633824296065
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper has bush worn at mech end

Questions about T389 SDE

Does T389 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T389 SDE expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T389 SDE?
The MOT on T389 SDE expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T389 SDE done?
T389 SDE was recorded at 117,660 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has T389 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 SDE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T389 SDE 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 T389 SDE find?
T389 SDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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