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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T951 SVKMOT history

T951 SVK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,040 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T951 SVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T951 SVK was last recorded at 144,040 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,030 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,040 miles
  • 2025 – 137,170 miles
  • 2024 – 134,343 miles
  • 2023 – 130,905 miles
  • 2014 – 126,417 miles
  • 2013 – 124,109 miles
  • 2012 – 122,430 miles
  • 2011 – 119,702 miles
  • 2010 – 116,456 miles
  • 2009 – 112,687 miles
  • 2008 – 107,244 miles
  • 2007 – 102,737 miles
  • 2006 – 95,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,040 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,040 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    473625886050
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,030 miles (+6,860)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,030 miles
    Test number
    918231700263
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm lock nut loosed making ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm off steering box ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,170 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,170 miles
    Test number
    513853081130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,343 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,343 miles
    Test number
    889589992553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,905 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,905 miles
    Test number
    520746215350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,417 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,417 miles
    Test number
    766913924238
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail126,389 miles (+2,280)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,389 miles
    Test number
    219247914274
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass124,109 miles (+1,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,109 miles
    Test number
    345632623219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  9. Pass122,430 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    238961622207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail122,398 miles (+2,696)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    169019002260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass119,702 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    158267101201
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass116,456 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,456 miles
    Test number
    542940110240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass112,687 miles (+5,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    293823509278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass107,244 miles (+4,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    121190318259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,737 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    602955107292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    574249906279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T951 SVK

Does T951 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T951 SVK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T951 SVK?
The MOT on T951 SVK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T951 SVK done?
T951 SVK was recorded at 144,040 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has T951 SVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T951 SVK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T951 SVK 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 T951 SVK find?
T951 SVK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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