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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T705 SCEMOT history

T705 SCE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 179,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,450 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T705 SCE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T705 SCE was last recorded at 179,450 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,423 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,450 miles
  • 2024 – 179,423 miles
  • 2023 – 179,296 miles
  • 2022 – 179,058 miles
  • 2021 – 178,842 miles
  • 2020 – 178,360 miles
  • 2019 – 177,764 miles
  • 2018 – 177,425 miles
  • 2017 – 176,325 miles
  • 2016 – 175,122 miles
  • 2015 – 168,398 miles
  • 2014 – 160,173 miles
  • 2013 – 149,828 miles
  • 2012 – 140,101 miles
  • 2011 – 133,885 miles
  • 2010 – 131,267 miles
  • 2009 – 12,963 miles
  • 2008 – 122,308 miles
  • 2007 – 116,270 miles
  • 2006 – 99,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,450 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,450 miles
    Test number
    234464013133
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,450 miles (+27)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,450 miles
    Test number
    999134719059
    • DangerousFront Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,423 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,423 miles
    Test number
    265196476103
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,296 miles (+238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,296 miles
    Test number
    702329293089
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,058 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,058 miles
    Test number
    543135948257
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,058 miles (+216)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,058 miles
    Test number
    797855539763
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,842 miles (+482)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,842 miles
    Test number
    346139129217
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass178,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,360 miles
    Test number
    469913577739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail178,360 miles (+596)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,360 miles
    Test number
    356121471068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass177,764 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,764 miles
    Test number
    928778528972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail177,763 miles (+338)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,763 miles
    Test number
    195870567903
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass177,425 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,425 miles
    Test number
    976878715527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail177,418 miles (+1,093)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,418 miles
    Test number
    474355860222
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass176,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,325 miles
    Test number
    742629073105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail176,325 miles (+1,203)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,325 miles
    Test number
    936727456809
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass175,122 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    175,122 miles
    Test number
    869912453030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail175,121 miles (+6,723)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,121 miles
    Test number
    295398510101
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass168,398 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,398 miles
    Test number
    998097075024
    • NoteOSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

  19. Fail168,398 miles (+8,225)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,398 miles
    Test number
    539880875089
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

  20. Pass160,173 miles (+10,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,173 miles
    Test number
    146401094034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,828 miles (+9,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,828 miles
    Test number
    187309793065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass140,101 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    216600112120
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth sides front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated and partly seperated
    • NoteOil and grease around steering box
    • NoteSteerin g damper bush in poor condition

  23. Fail140,101 miles (+6,216)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    359920812102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth sides front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated and partly seperated
    • NoteOil and grease around steering box
    • NoteSteerin g damper bush in poor condition

  24. Pass133,885 miles (+2,618)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    133,885 miles
    Test number
    108373701123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering drop arm dust cover split

  25. Pass131,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    131,267 miles
    Test number
    793779700191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail131,265 miles (+118,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,265 miles
    Test number
    654149900183
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  27. Pass12,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,963 miles
    Test number
    812346009164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail126,961 miles (+4,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    453056909135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass122,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,308 miles
    Test number
    560920608196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail122,308 miles (+6,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,308 miles
    Test number
    170760308127
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  31. Pass116,270 miles (+17,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    116,270 miles
    Test number
    563557407150
    • NoteSteering damper ball joint slight play

  32. Pass99,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,174 miles
    Test number
    184758506118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T705 SCE

Does T705 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T705 SCE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T705 SCE?
The MOT on T705 SCE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T705 SCE done?
T705 SCE was recorded at 179,450 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
Has T705 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T705 SCE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T705 SCE 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 T705 SCE find?
T705 SCE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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