Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T530 SHCMOT history
T530 SHC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 153,378 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T530 SHC
- 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
- 27 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T530 SHC was last recorded at 153,378 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,069 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 309 miles
- Average per year
- 5,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,378 miles
- 2025 – 153,069 miles
- 2024 – 151,231 miles
- 2022 – 150,409 miles
- 2021 – 147,930 miles
- 2019 – 144,485 miles
- 2017 – 143,528 miles
- 2016 – 142,731 miles
- 2015 – 141,375 miles
- 2014 – 137,393 miles
- 2013 – 131,698 miles
- 2012 – 108,564 miles
- 2011 – 81,542 miles
- 2010 – 52,139 miles
- 2009 – 52,017 miles
- 2008 – 49,074 miles
- 2007 – 42,813 miles
- 2006 – 38,211 miles
- 2005 – 35,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,378 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,378 miles (+309)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 153,378 miles
- Test number
- 287360220477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,069 miles (+1,838)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 153,069 miles
- Test number
- 219237810407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,231 miles (+110)3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,231 miles
- Test number
- 403682579781
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and cross member
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisorySlight play in steering joints
Fail151,121 miles (+712)1 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,121 miles
- Test number
- 808496255676
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and cross member
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisorySlight play in steering joints
Pass150,409 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 150,409 miles
- Test number
- 739020303506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal and corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly mishaped on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Fail150,395 miles (+2,465)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,395 miles
- Test number
- 949048212667
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal and corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly mishaped on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Pass147,930 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 147,930 miles
- Test number
- 549246610405
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail147,924 miles (+3,439)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,924 miles
- Test number
- 298610295978
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both on the rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main steering arm from the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear diff mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,485 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,485 miles
- Test number
- 153292663775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,528 miles (+797)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 143,528 miles
- Test number
- 155564472274
- AdvisoryFront pivot ball pitted
- AdvisoryNearside side step rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in propshaft ujs
Pass142,731 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 142,731 miles
- Test number
- 586695495935
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear end
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear end
Fail142,717 miles (+1,342)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,717 miles
- Test number
- 380800596281
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear end
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear end
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp reflector deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside steering damper mounting bush worn/play
Pass141,375 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 141,375 miles
- Test number
- 889825035075
- AdvisoryDamage in zone 'A' of windscreen not affecting drivers view
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate light dim
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn
- AdvisoryPlay in rear propshaft rear uj
- AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering drop arm balljoint
Fail141,375 miles (+3,982)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,375 miles
- Test number
- 161084611211
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryDamage in zone 'A' of windscreen not affecting drivers view
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate light dim
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn
- AdvisoryOffside tracta seal split
- AdvisoryPlay in rear propshaft rear uj
- AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering drop arm balljoint
- AdvisoryWear in offside rear anti roll bar bush worn near to limit
Pass137,393 miles (+5,695)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,393 miles
- Test number
- 975666084126
- NoteRust starting in rear cross member
Pass131,698 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 131,698 miles
- Test number
- 108828153026
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail131,689 miles (+23,125)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,689 miles
- Test number
- 118658753466
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,564 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 108,564 miles
- Test number
- 577293152098
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail108,528 miles (+26,986)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,528 miles
- Test number
- 559952852028
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass81,542 miles (+29,403)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,542 miles
- Test number
- 147381211437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,139 miles (+122)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,139 miles
- Test number
- 521124800005
- NoteSlight play in steering damper rubber bush
Pass52,017 miles (+2,943)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,017 miles
- Test number
- 960498909394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,074 miles (+6,261)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 49,074 miles
- Test number
- 591012738208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,813 miles (+4,602)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 42,813 miles
- Test number
- 584453317217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,211 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 38,211 miles
- Test number
- 130506416224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,269 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 35,269 miles
- Test number
- 664687535297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,260 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Test number
- 530146535286
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about T530 SHC
- Does T530 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 SHC is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T530 SHC?
- The MOT on T530 SHC is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T530 SHC done?
- T530 SHC was recorded at 153,378 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,625 miles a year.
- Has T530 SHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T530 SHC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T530 SHC 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 T530 SHC find?
- T530 SHC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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