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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T454 STAMOT history

T454 STA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,349 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 STA was last recorded at 157,349 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,867 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
482 miles
Average per year
1,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,349 miles
  • 2025 – 156,867 miles
  • 2024 – 156,612 miles
  • 2023 – 156,436 miles
  • 2022 – 155,960 miles
  • 2021 – 155,046 miles
  • 2020 – 154,491 miles
  • 2019 – 153,576 miles
  • 2018 – 152,692 miles
  • 2017 – 151,608 miles
  • 2016 – 150,184 miles
  • 2015 – 148,259 miles
  • 2014 – 146,031 miles
  • 2013 – 144,701 miles
  • 2012 – 143,150 miles
  • 2011 – 141,811 miles
  • 2010 – 140,215 miles
  • 2008 – 139,320 miles
  • 2007 – 135,391 miles
  • 2006 – 122,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,349 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,349 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,349 miles
    Test number
    811437071369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,867 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,867 miles
    Test number
    875423932191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,612 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,612 miles
    Test number
    133364498698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,436 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,436 miles
    Test number
    419175350676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,960 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,960 miles
    Test number
    547283138838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,046 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,046 miles
    Test number
    637677729734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,491 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,491 miles
    Test number
    748357513023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,576 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    153,576 miles
    Test number
    186952919983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,692 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,692 miles
    Test number
    855661827686
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail152,679 miles (+1,071)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,679 miles
    Test number
    637849721319
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass151,608 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,608 miles
    Test number
    409400811384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,184 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,184 miles
    Test number
    619654720790
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass148,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,259 miles
    Test number
    807035555109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail148,254 miles (+2,223)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,254 miles
    Test number
    805595455187
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass146,031 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    475724654130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,701 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    158096853117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,150 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,150 miles
    Test number
    546266462180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,811 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    141,811 miles
    Test number
    397208651199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,215 miles
    Test number
    260399850437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    541960769186
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    884870469190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass139,320 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    139,320 miles
    Test number
    852208568187
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside seat belt chatch cover missing(still working correctly)
    • NoteSome damage to both outer seat belt webbs
    • NoteSome rear brake imbalance
  23. Fail139,316 miles (+3,925)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,316 miles
    Test number
    383593368194
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside seat belt chatch cover missing(still working correctly)
    • NoteSome damage to both outer seat belt webbs
    • NoteSome rear brake imbalance
  24. Pass135,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,391 miles
    Test number
    982450787183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  25. Fail135,391 miles (+12,593)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,391 miles
    Test number
    730110487133
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  26. Pass122,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    110408676115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail122,798 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    324008076116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T454 STA

Does T454 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 STA is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T454 STA?
The MOT on T454 STA is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 STA done?
T454 STA was recorded at 157,349 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,733 miles a year.
Has T454 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 STA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T454 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 T454 STA find?
T454 STA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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