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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T917 SHCMOT history

T917 SHC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 192,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
192,657 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T917 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T917 SHC was last recorded at 192,657 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2009: 84,133 miles, lower than 755,684 miles on 19 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,842 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
6,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,657 miles
  • 2025 – 188,842 miles
  • 2024 – 183,822 miles
  • 2023 – 181,123 miles
  • 2022 – 172,470 miles
  • 2021 – 163,515 miles
  • 2020 – 153,897 miles
  • 2019 – 144,684 miles
  • 2018 – 136,548 miles
  • 2017 – 128,435 miles
  • 2016 – 123,321 miles
  • 2015 – 116,086 miles
  • 2014 – 109,909 miles
  • 2013 – 106,442 miles
  • 2012 – 99,222 miles
  • 2011 – 96,469 miles
  • 2010 – 90,500 miles
  • 2009 – 84,133 miles
  • 2008 – 755,684 miles
  • 2007 – 65,339 miles
  • 2006 – 57,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,657 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,657 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    192,657 miles
    Test number
    992340867039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,842 miles (+5,020)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,842 miles
    Test number
    638650603571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass183,822 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    183,822 miles
    Test number
    761508272840
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass181,123 miles (+8,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,123 miles
    Test number
    525921025250
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass172,470 miles (+8,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,470 miles
    Test number
    984048988738
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass163,515 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,515 miles
    Test number
    887130833254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,897 miles (+9,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,897 miles
    Test number
    857219557720
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass144,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,684 miles
    Test number
    151371489470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,684 miles (+8,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,684 miles
    Test number
    370856844982
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass136,548 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,548 miles
    Test number
    151953309299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,435 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    490853023536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,321 miles (+7,235)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    899042970703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront steering ball joint covers are perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe is corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box is leaking oil

  13. Pass116,086 miles (+6,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,086 miles
    Test number
    938867731240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass109,909 miles (+3,467)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    435293004314
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass106,442 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    549791593228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,427 miles (+3,201)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    826909683229
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass103,226 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,226 miles
    Test number
    525710053187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Fail103,151 miles (+3,929)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    988778043176
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass99,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    797541752159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Fail99,222 miles (+2,753)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    587831652108
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass96,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,469 miles
    Test number
    188206541117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,469 miles (+5,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,469 miles
    Test number
    599266441181
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  23. Pass90,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    254046240492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail90,500 miles (+6,367)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    271826340421
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass84,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,133 miles
    Test number
    510446239161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,133 miles (-671,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,133 miles
    Test number
    531156039137
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass755,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    755,684 miles
    Test number
    352450048166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Fail755,684 miles (+690,345)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    755,684 miles
    Test number
    820740848164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Fail65,339 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    191945647190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass65,339 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    961835847133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    283687346126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T917 SHC

Does T917 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T917 SHC is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T917 SHC?
The MOT on T917 SHC is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T917 SHC done?
T917 SHC was recorded at 192,657 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,686 miles a year.
Has T917 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T917 SHC has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T917 SHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T917 SHC find?
T917 SHC passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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