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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T475 SDTMOT history

T475 SDT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,274 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 SDT was last recorded at 90,274 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2009: 54,931 miles, lower than 505,752 miles on 20 Mar 2008.
  • 28 Mar 2013: 70,367 miles, lower than 666,214 miles on 13 Mar 2012.

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
90,274 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,274 miles
  • 2025 – 88,818 miles
  • 2024 – 86,606 miles
  • 2023 – 85,387 miles
  • 2022 – 82,870 miles
  • 2021 – 82,523 miles
  • 2020 – 82,309 miles
  • 2019 – 82,085 miles
  • 2018 – 81,656 miles
  • 2017 – 81,183 miles
  • 2016 – 80,532 miles
  • 2015 – 77,213 miles
  • 2014 – 73,100 miles
  • 2013 – 70,367 miles
  • 2012 – 666,214 miles
  • 2011 – 63,444 miles
  • 2010 – 59,137 miles
  • 2009 – 54,931 miles
  • 2008 – 505,752 miles
  • 2007 – 46,709 miles
  • 2006 – 43,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,274 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,274 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    256273454392
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,274 miles (+1,456)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    386850218700
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,818 miles (+2,212)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    208953912979
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty

  4. Pass86,606 miles (+1,219)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    399637020403
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated but does prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar links dust cover deteriorated but does prevents ingress of dirt

  5. Pass85,387 miles (+2,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    294810966678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass82,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    233438239133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,870 miles (+347)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    787210731903
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock turret cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock turret cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,523 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    514502065051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg outrigger corroded

  9. Pass82,309 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    356842819525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,085 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    869327273999
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail82,075 miles (+419)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    848355744873
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged centre front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded

  12. Pass81,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    223780008561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail81,656 miles (+473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    247184981123
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,183 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    828071453387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,532 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    533105826593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,213 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    699939795000
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail77,204 miles (+4,104)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    267308195049
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSteering damper bush poor condition

  18. Pass73,100 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    949649994030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,000 miles (+2,633)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    406836384075
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass70,367 miles (-595,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    409257283046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass666,214 miles (+602,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    666,214 miles
    Test number
    145163772033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,444 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    229333171056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,137 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    240398270036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,931 miles (-450,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    470089089005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass505,752 miles (+459,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    505,752 miles
    Test number
    451090688050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,709 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    152481687084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    443493386086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T475 SDT

Does T475 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 SDT is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 SDT?
The MOT on T475 SDT is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 SDT done?
T475 SDT was recorded at 90,274 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has T475 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 SDT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T475 SDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T475 SDT find?
T475 SDT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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