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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T453 STAMOT history

T453 STA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
48,616 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 STA
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 STA was last recorded at 48,616 miles on 20 May 2026, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,104 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
512 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,616 miles
  • 2025 – 48,104 miles
  • 2024 – 47,777 miles
  • 2023 – 47,274 miles
  • 2022 – 45,823 miles
  • 2021 – 45,395 miles
  • 2020 – 44,596 miles
  • 2019 – 43,927 miles
  • 2018 – 40,735 miles
  • 2016 – 40,688 miles
  • 2015 – 37,215 miles
  • 2014 – 36,642 miles
  • 2013 – 36,121 miles
  • 2012 – 35,395 miles
  • 2011 – 34,640 miles
  • 2010 – 33,228 miles
  • 2009 – 31,373 miles
  • 2008 – 30,224 miles
  • 2007 – 28,659 miles
  • 2006 – 26,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,616 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    48,616 miles
    Test number
    233174980944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass48,104 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    591508762449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,777 miles
    Test number
    795672800433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail47,777 miles (+503)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,777 miles
    Test number
    272509650578
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,274 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    587250721209
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,274 miles (+1,451)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    879171536892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,823 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    637533492763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,619 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    648274453548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,395 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    726034070423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,596 miles (+669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    247998717431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,927 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    188594408296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,735 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    882840305385
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass40,688 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    915902300807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,215 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    105446965143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,642 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    229077074141
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass36,121 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,121 miles
    Test number
    526642673119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass35,395 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,395 miles
    Test number
    128301082119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,640 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,640 miles
    Test number
    369408571137
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight cut

  19. Pass34,640 miles (+1,412)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,640 miles
    Test number
    837178771106
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight cut

  20. Pass33,228 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    364179470106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,373 miles (+1,149)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    413327479116
    • NoteN/s/f tyre several cuts on wall
    • NoteO/s seat belt catch

  22. Pass30,224 miles (+1,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    183506678187
    • NoteO/s seat belt stalk casing missing but works ok
    • NoteSmoke

  23. Pass28,659 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    743941877169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,970 miles
    Test number
    264889976445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 STA

Does T453 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T453 STA is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T453 STA?
The MOT on T453 STA is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T453 STA done?
T453 STA was recorded at 48,616 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has T453 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 STA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T453 STA 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 T453 STA find?
T453 STA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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