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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T504 SAAMOT history

T504 SAA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 252,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
252,841 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T504 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T504 SAA was last recorded at 252,841 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,882 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
7,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,841 miles
  • 2024 – 250,882 miles
  • 2023 – 249,388 miles
  • 2022 – 244,299 miles
  • 2021 – 238,159 miles
  • 2020 – 234,877 miles
  • 2019 – 232,450 miles
  • 2016 – 229,597 miles
  • 2015 – 227,812 miles
  • 2014 – 225,607 miles
  • 2013 – 221,028 miles
  • 2012 – 206,700 miles
  • 2011 – 193,886 miles
  • 2010 – 177,531 miles
  • 2009 – 164,113 miles
  • 2008 – 145,478 miles
  • 2007 – 126,425 miles
  • 2006 – 105,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,841 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,841 miles (+1,959)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    252,841 miles
    Test number
    217535399321
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass250,882 miles (+1,494)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    250,882 miles
    Test number
    806176817103
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass249,388 miles (+5,089)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    249,388 miles
    Test number
    798196343017
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass244,299 miles (+6,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    244,299 miles
    Test number
    694440992083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass238,159 miles (+3,282)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    238,159 miles
    Test number
    844809753684
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass234,877 miles (+2,427)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,877 miles
    Test number
    996176049830
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass232,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    232,450 miles
    Test number
    537512207378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail232,450 miles (+2,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,450 miles
    Test number
    952366510450
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass230,429 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    230,429 miles
    Test number
    801961431195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail230,420 miles (+823)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,420 miles
    Test number
    456470186106
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass229,597 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    229,597 miles
    Test number
    260400036902
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  12. Fail229,584 miles (+1,772)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,584 miles
    Test number
    224037446000
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  13. Pass227,812 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    227,812 miles
    Test number
    267116735150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass225,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    225,607 miles
    Test number
    487160244130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail225,607 miles (+4,579)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,607 miles
    Test number
    545440844101
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  16. Pass221,028 miles (+14,328)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    221,028 miles
    Test number
    199470273055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass206,700 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    206,700 miles
    Test number
    537141762084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail206,694 miles (+12,808)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,694 miles
    Test number
    716790462086
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak under engine bay

  19. Pass193,886 miles (+16,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    193,886 miles
    Test number
    805671561054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass177,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    177,531 miles
    Test number
    263016250061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail177,521 miles (+13,408)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,521 miles
    Test number
    112386250057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass164,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    770227259076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail164,113 miles (+18,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    374316459095
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass145,478 miles (+19,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    504677258019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,425 miles (+20,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    423510657096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,528 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    731933856072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades fraying at ends †

Questions about T504 SAA

Does T504 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T504 SAA is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T504 SAA?
The MOT on T504 SAA is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T504 SAA done?
T504 SAA was recorded at 252,841 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,461 miles a year.
Has T504 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T504 SAA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T504 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 T504 SAA find?
T504 SAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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