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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T899 STTMOT history

T899 STT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 251,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
251,180 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T899 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 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T899 STT was last recorded at 251,180 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,497 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,683 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,180 miles
  • 2024 – 247,497 miles
  • 2023 – 246,786 miles
  • 2022 – 235,418 miles
  • 2021 – 226,236 miles
  • 2020 – 222,386 miles
  • 2019 – 221,339 miles
  • 2016 – 217,005 miles
  • 2015 – 212,313 miles
  • 2014 – 199,048 miles
  • 2012 – 193,010 miles
  • 2011 – 188,632 miles
  • 2010 – 182,777 miles
  • 2008 – 169,784 miles
  • 2007 – 157,987 miles
  • 2006 – 145,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,180 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass251,180 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    251,180 miles
    Test number
    996326324127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass247,497 miles (+711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    247,497 miles
    Test number
    929810505603
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doors o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass246,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    246,786 miles
    Test number
    323623084838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail246,786 miles (+11,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,786 miles
    Test number
    866450811353
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass235,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    235,418 miles
    Test number
    941574241971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail235,418 miles (+9,182)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,418 miles
    Test number
    412528400017
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all lamps, front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass226,236 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    226,236 miles
    Test number
    389250895762
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail226,029 miles (+3,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,029 miles
    Test number
    668198670340
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass222,386 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    222,386 miles
    Test number
    655598505530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail222,381 miles (+1,042)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,381 miles
    Test number
    796874734151
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis and cab mountings
  11. Pass221,339 miles (+19)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    221,339 miles
    Test number
    326421257367
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail221,320 miles (+84)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,320 miles
    Test number
    309829629785
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Fail221,236 miles (+4,231)1 dangerous13 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,236 miles
    Test number
    318205726051
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers stop where ever (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (centre of chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (centre of chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass217,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    217,005 miles
    Test number
    504781706303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail216,997 miles (+4,684)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,997 miles
    Test number
    551347409675
    • FailureFront Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass212,313 miles (+13,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    212,313 miles
    Test number
    429633870516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass199,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    199,048 miles
    Test number
    858871484207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail199,046 miles (+6,036)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,046 miles
    Test number
    227261384258
    • DangerousRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  19. Pass193,010 miles (+20)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    193,010 miles
    Test number
    728963412330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing
    • NoteNear side tractor joint leaking slightly not onto brakes though
    • NoteTop steering column univaersal joint has slight play
  20. Fail192,990 miles (+4,358)2 dangerous3 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,990 miles
    Test number
    169388502350
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid near min
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing
    • NoteNear side tractor joint leaking slightly not onto brakes though
    • NoteTop steering column univaersal joint has slight play
  21. Pass188,632 miles (+17)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    188,632 miles
    Test number
    136718411020
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip pad missing
    • NoteNearside step frame tubing corroded & crumbling
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rebound stop missing
  22. Fail188,615 miles (+5,838)2 dangerous13 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,615 miles
    Test number
    118457511463
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip pad missing
    • NoteNearside step frame tubing corroded & crumbling
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rebound stop missing
  23. Pass182,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    182,777 miles
    Test number
    410122610085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail182,777 miles (+12,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,777 miles
    Test number
    461182410056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  25. Pass169,784 miles (+11,797)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    169,784 miles
    Test number
    152042628389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end has play
  26. Pass157,987 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    157,987 miles
    Test number
    934300027330
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak on fillter housing
    • NoteRust on o/s center out riger
  27. Fail157,964 miles (+12,304)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    102790427323
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak on fillter housing
    • NoteRust on o/s center out riger
  28. Pass145,660 miles (+266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    145,660 miles
    Test number
    634975706355
    • NoteDrop sides not fitted at time of test. † †no mud shields fitted at rear.
  29. Fail145,394 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,394 miles
    Test number
    390870106396
    • DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about T899 STT

Does T899 STT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T899 STT is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T899 STT?
The MOT on T899 STT is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T899 STT done?
T899 STT was recorded at 251,180 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has T899 STT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T899 STT has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T899 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 T899 STT find?
T899 STT passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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