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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T740 SCEMOT history

T740 SCE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
72,770 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 SCE
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 SCE was last recorded at 72,770 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 1,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,276 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,494 miles
Average per year
2,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,770 miles
  • 2023 – 71,276 miles
  • 2022 – 69,973 miles
  • 2021 – 68,145 miles
  • 2020 – 66,499 miles
  • 2019 – 64,307 miles
  • 2018 – 60,192 miles
  • 2017 – 55,264 miles
  • 2016 – 49,382 miles
  • 2015 – 46,939 miles
  • 2014 – 43,451 miles
  • 2013 – 37,526 miles
  • 2012 – 32,864 miles
  • 2007 – 21,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    183149652102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail72,770 miles (+1,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    687887825975
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass71,276 miles (+1,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    915325757105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,973 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    478655671201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,145 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    711972750094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,499 miles (+2,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    582175355575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,307 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,307 miles
    Test number
    763486524625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,192 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,192 miles
    Test number
    123251161446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,264 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    555369109210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,382 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,382 miles
    Test number
    156909728036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,939 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    617167045111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,451 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    288264244154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,526 miles (+4,662)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    367261043143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass32,864 miles (+10,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,864 miles
    Test number
    738521732147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass21,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,973 miles
    Test number
    203179467201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 SCE

Does T740 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T740 SCE expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T740 SCE?
The MOT on T740 SCE expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T740 SCE done?
T740 SCE was recorded at 72,770 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 2,964 miles a year.
Has T740 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 SCE has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T740 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 T740 SCE find?
T740 SCE passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front steering box has seepage.

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