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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T81 STAMOT history

T81 STA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 STA was last recorded at 166,948 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2011: 76,647 miles, lower than 709,936 miles on 3 Feb 2009.

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
166,934 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,948 miles
  • 2024 – 143,608 miles
  • 2023 – 118,397 miles
  • 2022 – 118,111 miles
  • 2021 – 118,092 miles
  • 2020 – 117,688 miles
  • 2019 – 117,398 miles
  • 2018 – 116,635 miles
  • 2017 – 115,476 miles
  • 2016 – 113,276 miles
  • 2015 – 108,189 miles
  • 2014 – 86,831 miles
  • 2013 – 85,796 miles
  • 2012 – 79,702 miles
  • 2011 – 76,647 miles
  • 2009 – 709,936 miles
  • 2007 – 66,069 miles
  • 2006 – 62,872 miles
  • 2005 – 58,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member ( both sides ) as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,948 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,948 miles
    Test number
    914991345391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail166,934 miles (+594)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,934 miles
    Test number
    960639671397
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail166,340 miles (+22,732)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,340 miles
    Test number
    737479271605
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass143,608 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,608 miles
    Test number
    254676730716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member ( both sides ) as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail143,603 miles (+25,206)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    988740217211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member ( both sides ) as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass118,397 miles (+58)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    963810713646
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT CHASSIS AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPING MOUNT CHASSIS AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMITION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,339 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,339 miles
    Test number
    411219542292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,111 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    985739802519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,092 miles (+404)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    159894157674
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass117,688 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    496225569400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,398 miles (+763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    262187722333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes getting corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape an d cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside body cross member has a small corroded hole in it
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front ball swivel seal
  12. Pass116,635 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    236600155138
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low I centre and going out of shape on edges
  13. Fail116,631 miles (+1,155)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,631 miles
    Test number
    827320513975
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar safety device not operating correctly Pin retaining clip missing (6.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low I centre and going out of shape on edges
  14. Pass115,476 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    632523183652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail115,471 miles (+106)20 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    249217289330
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing Split pins missing from nearside drag link end and offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis lower face (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis outer face (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis outer face at rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis outer face at rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis outer face at rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass115,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    960651601776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,365 miles (+2,089)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    121494072181
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  18. Pass113,276 miles (+5,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    262032307447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  19. Pass108,189 miles (+21,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    968170775183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,831 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    929328874143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,796 miles (+6,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    546664363287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass79,702 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    585327682284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,500 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    757024522046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    145506921461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,647 miles (-633,289)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    269114321090
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  26. Fail709,936 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    709,936 miles
    Test number
    190754339467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass709,936 miles (+643,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    709,936 miles
    Test number
    294074439048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,069 miles (+3,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    372845827488
    • NoteStone chip in zone b of windscreen
  29. Pass62,872 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    173623196196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    394173025486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,030 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    603862025251
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T81 STA

Does T81 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 STA is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T81 STA?
The MOT on T81 STA is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 STA done?
T81 STA was recorded at 166,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has T81 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 STA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T81 STA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T81 STA find?
T81 STA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger; oil leak, but not excessive.

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