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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T533 SHCMOT history

T533 SHC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,585 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 SHC was last recorded at 151,585 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,482 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
3,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,585 miles
  • 2025 – 151,482 miles
  • 2024 – 147,839 miles
  • 2023 – 132,820 miles
  • 2022 – 126,958 miles
  • 2021 – 126,682 miles
  • 2020 – 126,516 miles
  • 2019 – 126,024 miles
  • 2018 – 125,093 miles
  • 2016 – 124,698 miles
  • 2015 – 124,400 miles
  • 2014 – 124,163 miles
  • 2013 – 123,780 miles
  • 2012 – 123,321 miles
  • 2011 – 122,873 miles
  • 2010 – 115,907 miles
  • 2009 – 103,469 miles
  • 2008 – 92,076 miles
  • 2007 – 85,086 miles
  • 2006 – 76,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,585 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,585 miles (+103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,585 miles
    Test number
    177392414907
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,482 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    258636844518
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,482 miles (+3,643)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    860836602074
    • Repaired at testSteering column attachment defective lower column loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,839 miles (+40)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,839 miles
    Test number
    788195240178
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Fail147,799 miles (+14,979)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,799 miles
    Test number
    471547712442
    • DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Rear brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm 2nd bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting three places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box - close to limit (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass132,820 miles (+5,862)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    315602239119
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail starting to corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass126,958 miles (+16)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    920497771682
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,942 miles (+260)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,942 miles
    Test number
    878351315953
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,682 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,682 miles
    Test number
    261270607412
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail126,671 miles (+155)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    868262511656
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,516 miles (+492)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    579659411214
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass126,024 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,024 miles
    Test number
    585576598204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,007 miles (+914)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,007 miles
    Test number
    867046202944
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass125,093 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    517783635069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail125,080 miles (+382)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,080 miles
    Test number
    314857858643
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box ball joint marked in yellow (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in yellow (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass124,698 miles (+298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    449479136252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint seal weeping

  17. Pass124,400 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,400 miles
    Test number
    150539368750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass124,163 miles (+383)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    905163104366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s swivel housing leaking

  19. Pass123,780 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,780 miles
    Test number
    867866723313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail123,758 miles (+437)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    217099413392
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass123,321 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    296468312395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail123,311 miles (+438)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    176211812362
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo plate light unit broken and cover missing
    • NoteTowbar wiring socket faulty

  23. Pass122,873 miles (+6,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,873 miles
    Test number
    678957791278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass115,907 miles (+17)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    351096310347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn.

  25. Fail115,890 miles (+12,421)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    284745210393
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn.

  26. Pass103,469 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    174411689229
    • NoteO/s drag link cover split

  27. Fail103,468 miles (+11,392)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    520641089216
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s drag link cover split

  28. Pass92,076 miles (+6,990)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    804608188290
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNear side rear reflector slightly damaged
    • NoteOff side front side lamp failed/now operating???
    • NoteOil leak transmittion brake seal area slightly

  29. Pass85,086 miles (+8,622)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    362200097436
    • NoteFront wiper linkage slightly worn
    • NoteNear side rear number plate lamp slightly low output/lens dirty inside
    • NoteNear side rear reflector slightly insecure

  30. Pass76,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    813012796232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T533 SHC

Does T533 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T533 SHC is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T533 SHC?
The MOT on T533 SHC is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T533 SHC done?
T533 SHC was recorded at 151,585 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,853 miles a year.
Has T533 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 SHC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T533 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 T533 SHC find?
T533 SHC passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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