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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T823 STTMOT history

T823 STT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,331 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 STT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T823 STT was last recorded at 183,331 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,968 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,363 miles
Average per year
6,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,331 miles
  • 2025 – 179,968 miles
  • 2024 – 177,047 miles
  • 2023 – 173,913 miles
  • 2022 – 170,545 miles
  • 2021 – 165,490 miles
  • 2020 – 157,582 miles
  • 2019 – 149,673 miles
  • 2018 – 141,447 miles
  • 2017 – 133,296 miles
  • 2016 – 124,223 miles
  • 2015 – 115,367 miles
  • 2014 – 106,658 miles
  • 2013 – 97,930 miles
  • 2012 – 89,391 miles
  • 2011 – 79,701 miles
  • 2010 – 70,133 miles
  • 2009 – 63,455 miles
  • 2008 – 57,596 miles
  • 2007 – 52,772 miles
  • 2006 – 47,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,331 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,331 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,331 miles
    Test number
    408049380417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,968 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,968 miles
    Test number
    920551661827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,047 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,047 miles
    Test number
    753963435476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,913 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,913 miles
    Test number
    873742792296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,545 miles (+5,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    696302758774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,490 miles (+7,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,490 miles
    Test number
    325944585122
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass157,582 miles (+7,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,582 miles
    Test number
    311211063066
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass149,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,673 miles
    Test number
    558025070855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,670 miles (+8,223)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    983296944770
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass141,447 miles (+8,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,447 miles
    Test number
    418169207736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass133,296 miles (+9,073)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,296 miles
    Test number
    954662174440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  12. Pass124,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    551685153810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met pass figure
    • AdvisoryVehicle as varies light body damage but not resulting in any sharp edges

  13. Fail124,223 miles (+8,856)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    198011192446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met pass figure
    • AdvisoryVehicle as varies light body damage but not resulting in any sharp edges

  14. Pass115,367 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,367 miles
    Test number
    276527795415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut on inside tyre wall/do not see cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail115,362 miles (+8,704)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,362 miles
    Test number
    456780915278
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCut on inside of nearside rear tyre(do not see cords)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteWear/play in rear prop shaft rear universal joint

  16. Pass106,658 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    865181714256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail106,658 miles (+8,728)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    369889104480
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat frame exposed

  18. Pass97,930 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    795389493139
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear light reflector cracked

  19. Fail97,930 miles (+8,539)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    926588193180
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bushes worn
    • NoteBrake fluid level close to minimum
    • NoteCover for nearside front outer seat belt catch missing

  20. Pass89,391 miles (+9,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    287052112240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass79,701 miles (+9,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    238064711284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    361966610251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,133 miles (+6,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    824626710219
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass63,455 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    351683909422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,596 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    500108608246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,772 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    384894907475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    323507306410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T823 STT

Does T823 STT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T823 STT is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T823 STT?
The MOT on T823 STT is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T823 STT done?
T823 STT was recorded at 183,331 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 6,793 miles a year.
Has T823 STT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 STT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T823 STT 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 T823 STT find?
T823 STT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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