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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T920 SDDMOT history

T920 SDD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
195,837 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T920 SDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T920 SDD was last recorded at 195,837 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 6,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,173 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,664 miles
Average per year
5,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,837 miles
  • 2024 – 189,173 miles
  • 2023 – 184,760 miles
  • 2019 – 178,373 miles
  • 2017 – 166,607 miles
  • 2016 – 152,356 miles
  • 2015 – 144,627 miles
  • 2014 – 138,389 miles
  • 2013 – 133,123 miles
  • 2012 – 127,126 miles
  • 2011 – 118,247 miles
  • 2010 – 109,448 miles
  • 2009 – 105,916 miles
  • 2008 – 101,147 miles
  • 2007 – 95,406 miles
  • 2006 – 88,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,837 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Rear seat belts could not be checked as seats were down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,837 miles (+6,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    195,837 miles
    Test number
    321249562837
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass189,173 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,173 miles
    Test number
    884447477522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,760 miles (+6,387)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    184,760 miles
    Test number
    768687530585
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass178,373 miles (+11,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,373 miles
    Test number
    184230386757
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts could not be checked as seats were down

  5. Pass166,607 miles (+14,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,607 miles
    Test number
    797174683752
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak diff pinion has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts could not be checked as seats were down

  6. Pass152,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,356 miles
    Test number
    218506759786
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail152,356 miles (+11)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,356 miles
    Test number
    304811446542
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail152,345 miles (+7,718)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,345 miles
    Test number
    543851851998
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector not red in colour o/s n/s (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront U/J propshaft (front ) joint slight play
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass144,627 miles (+6,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,627 miles
    Test number
    677798675530
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded o/s and n/s.

  10. Pass138,389 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,389 miles
    Test number
    236456194475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,326 miles (+5,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,326 miles
    Test number
    206589584195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass133,123 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    418951323228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    225153912202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,126 miles (+8,879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    969776202251
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass118,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    397285611457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,247 miles (+8,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    437561911267
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass109,448 miles (+14)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    234393280187
    • NoteIndicator switch poor on left
    • NoteRear cross member weak
    • NoteSide steps in poor condition.

  18. Fail109,434 miles (+3,518)3 dangerous8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    944622980145
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteIndicator switch poor on left
    • NoteRear cross member weak
    • NoteSide steps in poor condition.

  19. Pass105,916 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    772137099140
    • NoteSlight kink in the steering arm.

  20. Fail105,916 miles (+4,769)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    343166899180
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight kink in the steering arm.

  21. Pass101,147 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    922119098128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  22. Fail101,145 miles (+5,739)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    270718798164
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  23. Pass95,406 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,406 miles
    Test number
    452464227086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,581 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    350476326091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,578 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    222565726001
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T920 SDD

Does T920 SDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T920 SDD expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T920 SDD?
The MOT on T920 SDD expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T920 SDD done?
T920 SDD was recorded at 195,837 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 5,660 miles a year.
Has T920 SDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T920 SDD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T920 SDD 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 T920 SDD find?
T920 SDD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component box.

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