
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass118,339 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,339 miles
- Test number
- 411219542292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,111 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 118,111 miles
- Test number
- 985739802519
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass117,688 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,688 miles
- Test number
- 496225569400
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass115,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,365 miles
- Test number
- 960651601776
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass108,189 miles (+21,358)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,189 miles
- Test number
- 968170775183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,831 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,831 miles
- Test number
- 929328874143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass79,702 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,702 miles
- Test number
- 585327682284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,500 miles (+1,853)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 78,500 miles
- Test number
- 757024522046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 76,647 miles
- Test number
- 145506921461
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass709,936 miles (+643,867)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 709,936 miles
- Test number
- 294074439048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass62,872 miles (+4,842)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,872 miles
- Test number
- 173623196196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 58,030 miles
- Test number
- 394173025486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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