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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T920 SDVMOT history

T920 SDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
154,825 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T920 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T920 SDV was last recorded at 154,825 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 107,648 miles, lower than 107,655 miles on 26 May 2011.

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
154,823 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,825 miles
  • 2023 – 152,133 miles
  • 2021 – 142,621 miles
  • 2020 – 127,267 miles
  • 2019 – 125,503 miles
  • 2018 – 123,529 miles
  • 2017 – 121,313 miles
  • 2016 – 119,769 miles
  • 2015 – 117,709 miles
  • 2014 – 115,118 miles
  • 2013 – 112,465 miles
  • 2012 – 109,737 miles
  • 2011 – 107,648 miles
  • 2010 – 105,240 miles
  • 2009 – 101,956 miles
  • 2008 – 97,816 miles
  • 2007 – 94,804 miles
  • 2006 – 91,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,825 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,825 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    641235147744
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,823 miles (+2,690)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,823 miles
    Test number
    943392055691
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,133 miles (+9,512)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,133 miles
    Test number
    323388689316
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass142,621 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    197686348419
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,604 miles (+15,337)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    188322463425
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass127,267 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    204671788683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,252 miles (+1,749)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,252 miles
    Test number
    685240152814
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    447107624395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,505 miles (+1,976)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,505 miles
    Test number
    911566611996
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,529 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    666910158378
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,526 miles (+2,213)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    908034417640
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    946678664084
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySome play at nearside front hub

  13. Fail121,313 miles (+1,544)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    346484804203
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySome play at nearside front hub

  14. Pass119,769 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    293022998965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front prop shaft

  15. Pass117,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,709 miles
    Test number
    226006755454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,709 miles (+2,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,709 miles
    Test number
    448956855150
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass115,118 miles (+2,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,118 miles
    Test number
    215825054464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass112,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    377687053194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,465 miles (+2,728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    339425153155
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass109,737 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    449134142178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,648 miles (-7)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    809062851120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,655 miles (+2,415)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    977086041143
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass105,240 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    952658930175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,956 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,956 miles
    Test number
    534868039121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    511273248124
    • NoteAdv brake pipes undersealed

  26. Fail97,816 miles (+3,012)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    724373548180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdv brake pipes undersealed

  27. Pass94,804 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    481362347114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,148 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    131160156165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,139 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    342195646127
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    681797255279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T920 SDV

Does T920 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T920 SDV expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T920 SDV?
The MOT on T920 SDV expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T920 SDV done?
T920 SDV was recorded at 154,825 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
Has T920 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T920 SDV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T920 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T920 SDV find?
T920 SDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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