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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T898 STTMOT history

T898 STT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,290 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 STT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 STT was last recorded at 171,290 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,378 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,912 miles
Average per year
3,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,290 miles
  • 2024 – 166,378 miles
  • 2023 – 161,176 miles
  • 2022 – 157,724 miles
  • 2021 – 154,532 miles
  • 2020 – 151,160 miles
  • 2019 – 147,932 miles
  • 2018 – 143,553 miles
  • 2017 – 137,515 miles
  • 2016 – 132,655 miles
  • 2015 – 128,231 miles
  • 2014 – 122,224 miles
  • 2013 – 116,348 miles
  • 2012 – 110,706 miles
  • 2011 – 107,227 miles
  • 2007 – 107,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,290 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,290 miles (+4,912)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,290 miles
    Test number
    216223732262
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass166,378 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,378 miles
    Test number
    809025757218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,176 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,176 miles
    Test number
    938197471377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,724 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,724 miles
    Test number
    357418194651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,532 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,532 miles
    Test number
    134439636256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,160 miles (+3,228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    899506577738
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,932 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    397055478640
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,553 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    916024507422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,515 miles (+4,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    200903874076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass132,655 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    536789579056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail132,636 miles (+4,405)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,636 miles
    Test number
    669534853063
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass128,231 miles (+6,007)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    557111295101
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass122,224 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    266510374099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    635970553074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,339 miles (+5,633)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    397900053022
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth offside tyres low on tread on their inner edges.

  16. Pass110,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    127983452034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,704 miles (+3,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,704 miles
    Test number
    359603552028
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass107,227 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,227 miles
    Test number
    408507821030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    644640257228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 STT

Does T898 STT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T898 STT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T898 STT?
The MOT on T898 STT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T898 STT done?
T898 STT was recorded at 171,290 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
Has T898 STT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 STT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T898 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 T898 STT find?
T898 STT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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