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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T5 SGUMOT history

T5 SGU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
163,383 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SGU was last recorded at 163,383 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,329 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,383 miles
  • 2021 – 163,329 miles
  • 2020 – 160,797 miles
  • 2019 – 158,000 miles
  • 2018 – 155,308 miles
  • 2017 – 152,656 miles
  • 2016 – 149,536 miles
  • 2015 – 144,858 miles
  • 2014 – 134,979 miles
  • 2013 – 131,377 miles
  • 2012 – 128,828 miles
  • 2010 – 118,915 miles
  • 2009 – 114,666 miles
  • 2008 – 107,216 miles
  • 2007 – 98,992 miles
  • 2006 – 91,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle rod bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,383 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,383 miles
    Test number
    143628188425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail163,383 miles (+54)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,383 miles
    Test number
    296041160261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail163,329 miles (+2,532)12 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,329 miles
    Test number
    164443444602
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass160,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,797 miles
    Test number
    180632092214
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail160,797 miles (+2,797)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,797 miles
    Test number
    335179680866
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Sttering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass158,000 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,000 miles
    Test number
    704850265322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,308 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,308 miles
    Test number
    664816840865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,656 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,656 miles
    Test number
    290421008299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,597 miles (+3,061)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,597 miles
    Test number
    276962455750
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass149,536 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,536 miles
    Test number
    215295815666
    • AdvisoryCentre Mirror missing
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip missing

  11. Pass144,858 miles (+9,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    197245575155
    • NoteAll 4 wheels protruding from wheel arch

  12. Pass134,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    557525804281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail134,979 miles (+475)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    627152804216
    • FailureFront Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass134,504 miles (+3,127)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    946744164076
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken
    • NoteSide step corroded

  15. Pass131,377 miles (+2,549)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    657432753013
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoise from aux drive belt area
    • NoteO/s side step loose
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/f hub

  16. Pass128,828 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,828 miles
    Test number
    129381252410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak off side front hub

  17. Fail128,828 miles (+27)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,828 miles
    Test number
    406571652039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak off side front hub

  18. Fail128,801 miles (+9,886)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,801 miles
    Test number
    535326822080
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass118,915 miles (+626)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,915 miles
    Test number
    464222780238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear outrigger has slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear outrigger has slight corrosion

  20. Fail118,289 miles (+3,623)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    423211370243
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear outrigger has slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear outrigger has slight corrosion

  21. Pass114,666 miles (+7,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    731619239296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass107,216 miles (+8,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    372849738492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  23. Pass98,992 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,992 miles
    Test number
    853108627279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    221182426208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 SGU

Does T5 SGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 SGU expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 SGU?
The MOT on T5 SGU expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 SGU done?
T5 SGU was recorded at 163,383 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has T5 SGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SGU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 SGU 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 T5 SGU find?
T5 SGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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