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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T57 SASMOT history

T57 SAS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
133,107 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 SAS
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 SAS was last recorded at 133,107 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2010: 113,609 miles, lower than 116,463 miles on 18 Jun 2009.

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
132,092 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
1,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,107 miles
  • 2023 – 132,092 miles
  • 2022 – 124,357 miles
  • 2021 – 117,755 miles
  • 2020 – 113,617 miles
  • 2019 – 113,617 miles
  • 2018 – 113,617 miles
  • 2016 – 113,617 miles
  • 2015 – 113,617 miles
  • 2014 – 113,613 miles
  • 2013 – 113,613 miles
  • 2012 – 113,613 miles
  • 2010 – 113,609 miles
  • 2009 – 116,463 miles
  • 2008 – 109,869 miles
  • 2007 – 106,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,107 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,107 miles (+1,015)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,107 miles
    Test number
    207924122595
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,092 miles (+7,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,092 miles
    Test number
    463169701573
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,357 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,357 miles
    Test number
    891325062547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,755 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,755 miles
    Test number
    730918615349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    817178175481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    683974104536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    237430402904
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryUnderside car undersealed / brake pipes undersealed

  8. Pass113,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    209148486057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass113,617 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    399503779846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass113,613 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    116673994417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wing damaged

  11. Fail113,613 miles6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    199150394036
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wing damaged

  12. Pass113,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    417245183058
    • NoteN/s/f wing damage

  13. Fail113,613 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    976785173067
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f wing damage

  14. Pass113,613 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    749935632026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass113,609 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    650306190121
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  16. Fail113,609 miles (-2,854)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    204237180481
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTowbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  17. Pass116,463 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,463 miles
    Test number
    324299569171
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Fail113,445 miles (+3,576)12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,445 miles
    Test number
    863927369137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  19. Pass109,869 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    109,869 miles
    Test number
    503938748159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,833 miles (+3,406)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    253914948490
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  21. Fail106,427 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    393115007061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake

  22. Pass106,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    484055507095
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake

Questions about T57 SAS

Does T57 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 SAS expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 SAS?
The MOT on T57 SAS expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 SAS done?
T57 SAS was recorded at 133,107 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 1,486 miles a year.
Has T57 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 SAS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T57 SAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T57 SAS find?
T57 SAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both.; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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