
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass251,180 miles (+3,683)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 251,180 miles
- Test number
- 996326324127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass246,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 246,786 miles
- Test number
- 323623084838
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass222,386 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 222,386 miles
- Test number
- 655598505530
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass199,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 199,048 miles
- Test number
- 858871484207
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass182,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 182,777 miles
- Test number
- 410122610085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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.
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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