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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T79 STAMOT history

T79 STA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,616 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 STA was last recorded at 129,616 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 6,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2015: 107,057 miles, lower than 148,087 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,067 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,549 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,616 miles
  • 2024 – 123,067 miles
  • 2023 – 118,487 miles
  • 2022 – 116,627 miles
  • 2018 – 115,483 miles
  • 2017 – 112,262 miles
  • 2016 – 109,457 miles
  • 2015 – 107,057 miles
  • 2014 – 148,087 miles
  • 2013 – 139,092 miles
  • 2011 – 138,141 miles
  • 2010 – 125,772 miles
  • 2009 – 118,405 miles
  • 2008 – 112,773 miles
  • 2007 – 100,928 miles
  • 2006 – 76,125 miles
  • 2005 – 69,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Number plate lamp and fog lamp slightly dimmer than normal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,616 miles (+6,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,616 miles
    Test number
    553024671302
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,067 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,067 miles
    Test number
    937889514088
    • AdvisoryAdvise Surface corrosion to Underbody but is acceptable

  3. Pass118,487 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    900323321377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail118,475 miles (+1,848)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    771129628003
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass116,627 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    127083351736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,483 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,483 miles
    Test number
    205152985229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,262 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,262 miles
    Test number
    284474637052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp and fog lamp slightly dimmer than normal

  8. Fail112,261 miles (+2,804)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    896761157563
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall cracked
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp and fog lamp slightly dimmer than normal

  9. Pass109,457 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    960202978252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,057 miles (-41,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    998489645121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,087 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,087 miles
    Test number
    286334414171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,092 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    716975513192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,141 miles (+12,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    138,141 miles
    Test number
    908172421242
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass125,772 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    592522020207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Fail125,772 miles (+7,367)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    724282520259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  16. Pass118,405 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    371262319411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass112,773 miles (+11,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,773 miles
    Test number
    633617708294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass100,928 miles (+24,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,928 miles
    Test number
    363590787130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,125 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    684235006224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    894809945277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 STA

Does T79 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 STA is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T79 STA?
The MOT on T79 STA is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 STA done?
T79 STA was recorded at 129,616 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T79 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 STA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 STA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T79 STA find?
T79 STA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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