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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T731 SCEMOT history

T731 SCE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 262,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
262,882 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 SCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 SCE was last recorded at 262,882 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,407 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
475 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,882 miles
  • 2025 – 262,407 miles
  • 2023 – 262,115 miles
  • 2021 – 258,462 miles
  • 2020 – 251,105 miles
  • 2019 – 243,556 miles
  • 2018 – 235,225 miles
  • 2017 – 224,973 miles
  • 2016 – 211,423 miles
  • 2015 – 197,886 miles
  • 2014 – 188,303 miles
  • 2013 – 175,704 miles
  • 2012 – 159,526 miles
  • 2011 – 145,560 miles
  • 2010 – 130,680 miles
  • 2009 – 121,316 miles
  • 2008 – 116,429 miles
  • 2007 – 111,666 miles
  • 2006 – 101,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,882 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    262,882 miles
    Test number
    982525679548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass262,407 miles (+292)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    262,407 miles
    Test number
    408052691191
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass262,115 miles (+3,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    262,115 miles
    Test number
    457020277332
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass258,462 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    258,462 miles
    Test number
    258343357000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass251,105 miles (+7,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    251,105 miles
    Test number
    742383378018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass243,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    243,556 miles
    Test number
    962526707149
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail243,556 miles (+8,331)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,556 miles
    Test number
    382235334715
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering damper bush worn
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass235,225 miles (+10,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    235,225 miles
    Test number
    750928833595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis slightly corroded

  9. Pass224,973 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    224,973 miles
    Test number
    319877345821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail224,969 miles (+13,546)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,969 miles
    Test number
    383309869319
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass211,423 miles (+13,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    211,423 miles
    Test number
    314832571653
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass197,886 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,886 miles
    Test number
    887946550138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail197,885 miles (+9,582)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,885 miles
    Test number
    861301973684
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Front axle tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass188,303 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    188,303 miles
    Test number
    437831544292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass175,704 miles (+16,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    175,704 miles
    Test number
    937203203265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,526 miles (+13,966)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    159,526 miles
    Test number
    735574562163
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlightly high travel on park brake lever

  17. Pass145,560 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,560 miles
    Test number
    155700931180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,555 miles (+14,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,555 miles
    Test number
    788795321178
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass130,680 miles (+9,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    130,680 miles
    Test number
    724363000153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,316 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,316 miles
    Test number
    173182699002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,429 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    116,429 miles
    Test number
    492578898044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,666 miles (+9,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    111,666 miles
    Test number
    350975137134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass101,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    101,746 miles
    Test number
    862977036109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T731 SCE

Does T731 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 SCE is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T731 SCE?
The MOT on T731 SCE is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T731 SCE done?
T731 SCE was recorded at 262,882 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has T731 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 SCE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T731 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 T731 SCE find?
T731 SCE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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