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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T741 SCEMOT history

T741 SCE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 120,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,839 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T741 SCE was last recorded at 120,839 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,837 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,839 miles
  • 2025 – 119,646 miles
  • 2024 – 115,681 miles
  • 2023 – 111,029 miles
  • 2008 – 102,739 miles
  • 2007 – 90,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,839 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps fadedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal mistingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal mistingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,839 miles (+2)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    603830818661
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/chassis
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal misting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail120,837 miles (+1,191)2 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    962549811731
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside/chassis
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal misting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,646 miles (+3,965)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    522036419015
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad hard to view looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,681 miles (+4,652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,681 miles
    Test number
    336694928424
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass111,029 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,029 miles
    Test number
    979112779875
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail111,021 miles (+8,282)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,021 miles
    Test number
    977712257869
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,739 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    422100028256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm boot split

  8. Fail102,739 miles (+12,043)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    313736908219
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm boot split

  9. Pass90,696 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    304066307201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  10. Fail90,696 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    391286007291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Questions about T741 SCE

Does T741 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T741 SCE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T741 SCE?
The MOT on T741 SCE is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T741 SCE done?
T741 SCE was recorded at 120,839 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has T741 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 SCE has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T741 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 T741 SCE find?
T741 SCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box; nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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