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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T929 SDVMOT history

T929 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 184,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,562 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T929 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T929 SDV was last recorded at 184,562 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,530 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,032 miles
Average per year
5,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,562 miles
  • 2024 – 182,530 miles
  • 2023 – 180,170 miles
  • 2022 – 178,026 miles
  • 2021 – 174,910 miles
  • 2020 – 172,508 miles
  • 2019 – 170,273 miles
  • 2018 – 167,466 miles
  • 2017 – 165,129 miles
  • 2016 – 161,425 miles
  • 2015 – 159,115 miles
  • 2014 – 156,045 miles
  • 2013 – 152,859 miles
  • 2012 – 140,546 miles
  • 2011 – 135,293 miles
  • 2010 – 132,861 miles
  • 2009 – 119,401 miles
  • 2008 – 107,128 miles
  • 2007 – 93,623 miles
  • 2006 – 81,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,562 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,562 miles (+2,032)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,562 miles
    Test number
    477771280999
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,530 miles (+2,360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,530 miles
    Test number
    648889989496
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,170 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,170 miles
    Test number
    681519259323
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail180,150 miles (+2,124)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,150 miles
    Test number
    994660089658
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,026 miles (+35)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,026 miles
    Test number
    257892192289
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail177,991 miles (+3,081)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,991 miles
    Test number
    851959616512
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass174,910 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,910 miles
    Test number
    635855226989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,790 miles (+2,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,790 miles
    Test number
    163438631928
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass172,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    490589911334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail172,508 miles (+2,235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    988766916473
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,273 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    559608007534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass167,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,466 miles
    Test number
    224336672355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome ball seal leaking
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front diff seal

  13. Fail167,466 miles (+2,337)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,466 miles
    Test number
    231900236589
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome ball seal leaking
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front diff seal

  14. Pass165,129 miles (+121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    777748962317
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubberworn
    • AdvisoryO\s dim dip light much dimmer than n\s
    • AdvisorySeals on upper steering coupling perished

  15. Fail165,008 miles (+3,583)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,008 miles
    Test number
    558288964841
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testSteering retaining device insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubberworn
    • AdvisoryO\s dim dip light much dimmer than n\s
    • AdvisorySeals on upper steering coupling perished

  16. Pass161,425 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,425 miles
    Test number
    513977532785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,424 miles (+2,309)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    349519522158
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind x member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind rear x member both sides (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind x member both sides (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass159,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    760644729582
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail159,115 miles (+3,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    801866013528
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass156,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,045 miles
    Test number
    407993584292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail156,045 miles (+3,186)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,045 miles
    Test number
    999226674222
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass152,859 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,859 miles
    Test number
    757084173259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail152,853 miles (+3,937)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,853 miles
    Test number
    395823373252
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass148,916 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,916 miles
    Test number
    726354483077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass140,546 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,546 miles
    Test number
    669277882016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteFront axle diff pinion seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing, slight leak
    • NoteSlight leak from transfer box area, possable input seal ?

  26. Fail140,546 miles (+5,253)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,546 miles
    Test number
    495783382029
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront axle diff pinion seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing, slight leak
    • NoteSlight leak from transfer box area, possable input seal ?

  27. Pass135,293 miles (+2,432)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    135,293 miles
    Test number
    589489881097
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass132,861 miles (+13,460)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    501581290078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass119,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    640660299088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  30. Fail119,401 miles (+12,273)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    231649689028
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  31. Pass107,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    670611878091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail107,128 miles (+13,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    581591378032
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  33. Pass93,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    670102587040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail93,623 miles (+11,907)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    760251287057
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush play

  35. Pass81,716 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    102798786086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail81,714 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    901827686076
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing damage near limits and †buckle covers missing †

Questions about T929 SDV

Does T929 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T929 SDV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T929 SDV?
The MOT on T929 SDV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T929 SDV done?
T929 SDV was recorded at 184,562 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,254 miles a year.
Has T929 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T929 SDV has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T929 SDV 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 T929 SDV find?
T929 SDV passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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