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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T496 SAAMOT history

T496 SAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,517 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 SAA was last recorded at 166,517 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,517 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,517 miles
  • 2025 – 161,139 miles
  • 2024 – 155,717 miles
  • 2023 – 148,363 miles
  • 2022 – 147,714 miles
  • 2021 – 140,125 miles
  • 2019 – 126,781 miles
  • 2018 – 121,858 miles
  • 2017 – 113,328 miles
  • 2016 – 105,728 miles
  • 2015 – 97,974 miles
  • 2013 – 91,031 miles
  • 2012 – 85,234 miles
  • 2011 – 79,225 miles
  • 2010 – 65,500 miles
  • 2009 – 65,048 miles
  • 2008 – 57,780 miles
  • 2007 – 48,234 miles
  • 2006 – 43,132 miles
  • 2005 – 35,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,517 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    526712416455
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail166,517 miles (+5,378)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    943755667231
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,139 miles (+8)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,139 miles
    Test number
    505877161169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,131 miles (+5,414)1 dangerous9 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    118347360399
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Vehicle Not Roadworthy (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Steering Damper (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse Light Not Working

  5. Pass155,717 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,717 miles
    Test number
    688306853261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer rigger slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion

  6. Fail155,705 miles (+7,342)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,705 miles
    Test number
    198888076263
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer rigger slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slight corrosion

  7. Pass148,363 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    741827904280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,714 miles (+7,589)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,714 miles
    Test number
    659859947536
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting TOW BAR FITTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass140,125 miles (+13,344)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    263957297413
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT GAITER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront STEERING BOX DROP ARM GAITER IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTRIGGER HOLED AND CORRODED

  10. Pass126,781 miles (+4,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,781 miles
    Test number
    871300660728
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass121,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    917494395229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail121,858 miles (+8,530)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    120277742060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass113,328 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    417571949809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,313 miles (+7,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,313 miles
    Test number
    834385939127
    • FailureFront Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Pass105,728 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    780283605157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryReverse light lens broken.

  16. Fail105,724 miles (+7,750)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    350415549675
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryReverse light lens broken.

  17. Pass97,974 miles (+6,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    268045325135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Pass91,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,031 miles
    Test number
    819724023307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,031 miles (+5,797)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,031 miles
    Test number
    706662623396
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  20. Pass85,234 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    525111812383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,225 miles (+13,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    349575801398
    • NoteNoise from front of engine,possable pulley or bearing/belt

  22. Pass65,500 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    111450760182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,048 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    354691189291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    851823138328
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail57,780 miles (+9,546)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    332501938370
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass48,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    170532337360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,234 miles (+5,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    644202937359
    • FailureNearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass43,132 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    253707916398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,042 miles
    Test number
    433449095234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 SAA

Does T496 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 SAA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 SAA?
The MOT on T496 SAA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 SAA done?
T496 SAA was recorded at 166,517 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
Has T496 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 SAA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T496 SAA 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 T496 SAA find?
T496 SAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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