Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T653 SEJMOT history
T653 SEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 156,265 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T653 SEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T653 SEJ was last recorded at 156,265 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Aug 2011: 101,764 miles, lower than 985,511 miles on 26 Jul 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,264 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,265 miles
- 2025 – 153,641 miles
- 2024 – 151,830 miles
- 2023 – 146,017 miles
- 2022 – 139,262 miles
- 2021 – 134,263 miles
- 2020 – 133,051 miles
- 2019 – 133,051 miles
- 2018 – 129,643 miles
- 2017 – 126,664 miles
- 2016 – 121,611 miles
- 2015 – 116,197 miles
- 2014 – 108,513 miles
- 2013 – 107,110 miles
- 2012 – 104,704 miles
- 2011 – 101,764 miles
- 2010 – 985,511 miles
- 2009 – 94,719 miles
- 2008 – 87,262 miles
- 2007 – 75,299 miles
- 2006 – 64,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,265 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured by central silencer.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has fluid leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail corroded by front suspension arm mounting.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,265 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 156,265 miles
- Test number
- 759268359785
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail156,264 miles (+2,623)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,264 miles
- Test number
- 714332283265
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member- X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering arm deformed PANARD BUSH (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,641 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 153,641 miles
- Test number
- 483636911265
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Halfshaft oil seal as slight misting of oil
Pass151,830 miles (+882)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,830 miles
- Test number
- 765976605715
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail150,948 miles (+4,931)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,948 miles
- Test number
- 192324543315
- MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn cross rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,017 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 146,017 miles
- Test number
- 144087188654
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from transfer case
Pass139,262 miles (+4,999)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 139,262 miles
- Test number
- 736182387906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 134,263 miles
- Test number
- 835272241477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,263 miles (+1,212)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,263 miles
- Test number
- 170289192555
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass133,051 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 133,051 miles
- Test number
- 762159400251
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail133,051 miles (+3,408)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,051 miles
- Test number
- 968761482584
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember by steering box support bar (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking and water poured out when jacked up
Pass129,643 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,643 miles
- Test number
- 658802462869
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured by central silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has fluid leak. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail corroded by front suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail129,643 miles (+2,979)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,643 miles
- Test number
- 288131841116
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe fractured by central silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has fluid leak. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail corroded by front suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass126,664 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 126,664 miles
- Test number
- 186825616342
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering damper has movement in o/s/f bush
Fail126,664 miles (+5,053)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,664 miles
- Test number
- 848148265091
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering damper has movement in o/s/f bush
Pass121,611 miles (+5,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 121,611 miles
- Test number
- 503484946876
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass116,197 miles (+7,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 116,197 miles
- Test number
- 653386736944
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt stalk casing broken
Pass108,513 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 108,513 miles
- Test number
- 447005564203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,110 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,110 miles
- Test number
- 766900743291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,704 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,704 miles
- Test number
- 335074132231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,686 miles (+2,922)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,686 miles
- Test number
- 389940632497
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,764 miles (-883,747)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 101,764 miles
- Test number
- 448440921257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass985,511 miles (+890,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 985,511 miles
- Test number
- 970687700226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass94,719 miles (+7,457)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 94,719 miles
- Test number
- 834560919227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,262 miles (+11,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 87,262 miles
- Test number
- 390019818421
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass75,299 miles (+10,703)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 75,299 miles
- Test number
- 860089297115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 64,596 miles
- Test number
- 233263016246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T653 SEJ
- Does T653 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T653 SEJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T653 SEJ?
- The MOT on T653 SEJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T653 SEJ done?
- T653 SEJ was recorded at 156,265 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
- Has T653 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T653 SEJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T653 SEJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T653 SEJ find?
- T653 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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