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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T439 SDTMOT history

T439 SDT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,057 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T439 SDT
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T439 SDT was last recorded at 104,057 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,295 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,057 miles
  • 2025 – 102,295 miles
  • 2024 – 100,733 miles
  • 2023 – 99,237 miles
  • 2022 – 97,852 miles
  • 2021 – 95,800 miles
  • 2020 – 92,821 miles
  • 2019 – 90,380 miles
  • 2018 – 88,478 miles
  • 2017 – 86,315 miles
  • 2016 – 83,850 miles
  • 2015 – 82,658 miles
  • 2014 – 81,305 miles
  • 2013 – 80,115 miles
  • 2012 – 78,759 miles
  • 2011 – 77,750 miles
  • 2010 – 76,323 miles
  • 2009 – 65,218 miles
  • 2008 – 55,346 miles
  • 2007 – 43,304 miles
  • 2006 – 29,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,057 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,057 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    444442561224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,295 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,295 miles
    Test number
    861367570276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,733 miles (+1,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,733 miles
    Test number
    532730480712
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock upper turret mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,237 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    572606739188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,852 miles (+2,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    437015898816
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,800 miles (+2,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,800 miles
    Test number
    623453251920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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))
  7. Pass92,821 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    432046023071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,380 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    962562164616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,478 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    480487117206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,315 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    797591181251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,850 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    474815177284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,658 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    127590145174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,305 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,305 miles
    Test number
    585403514146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,115 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    758401343162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,759 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,759 miles
    Test number
    738077212168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,750 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    287034301194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    904917990097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,323 miles (+11,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    242429580039
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass65,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    252583189003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,218 miles (+9,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    180883589413
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass55,346 miles (+12,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,346 miles
    Test number
    140472078465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
  22. Fail43,304 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    181229457470
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall is damaged
  23. Pass43,304 miles (+13,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    442109257046
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall is damaged
  24. Pass29,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,441 miles
    Test number
    983901546078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T439 SDT

Does T439 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T439 SDT is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T439 SDT?
The MOT on T439 SDT is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T439 SDT done?
T439 SDT was recorded at 104,057 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has T439 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T439 SDT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on T439 SDT 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 T439 SDT find?
T439 SDT passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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