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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T963 SDVMOT history

T963 SDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 216,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
216,266 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T963 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T963 SDV was last recorded at 216,266 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 9,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,539 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,727 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,266 miles
  • 2025 – 206,539 miles
  • 2024 – 194,208 miles
  • 2023 – 191,836 miles
  • 2022 – 187,194 miles
  • 2021 – 181,496 miles
  • 2020 – 175,221 miles
  • 2019 – 169,093 miles
  • 2018 – 163,573 miles
  • 2017 – 156,415 miles
  • 2016 – 149,983 miles
  • 2015 – 144,763 miles
  • 2014 – 137,904 miles
  • 2013 – 129,658 miles
  • 2012 – 121,467 miles
  • 2011 – 115,975 miles
  • 2010 – 106,685 miles
  • 2009 – 99,625 miles
  • 2008 – 91,455 miles
  • 2007 – 82,208 miles
  • 2006 – 74,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,266 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,266 miles (+9,727)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    216,266 miles
    Test number
    507399364064
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass206,539 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    206,539 miles
    Test number
    224943516929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail206,524 miles (+12,316)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,524 miles
    Test number
    565493315643
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass194,208 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,208 miles
    Test number
    971304285133
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working(pre 2009)

  5. Fail194,208 miles (+2,372)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,208 miles
    Test number
    127783103945
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure 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))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working(pre 2009)

  6. Pass191,836 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,836 miles
    Test number
    141888491192
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,194 miles (+5,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,194 miles
    Test number
    596660535098
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass181,496 miles (+6,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,496 miles
    Test number
    111198177390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside drag link rubber perished
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass175,221 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,221 miles
    Test number
    640800462141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,599 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    172,599 miles
    Test number
    302616812821
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  11. Fail172,599 miles (+3,506)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,599 miles
    Test number
    122857206670
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  12. Pass169,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,093 miles
    Test number
    745423244146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail169,093 miles (+5,520)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,093 miles
    Test number
    396122883226
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass163,573 miles (+7,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,573 miles
    Test number
    746223739425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass156,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,415 miles
    Test number
    510026423315
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail156,415 miles (+6,432)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,415 miles
    Test number
    327913236190
    • Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass149,983 miles (+5,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,983 miles
    Test number
    340628764376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass144,763 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,763 miles
    Test number
    458814745055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,904 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    197361744006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass129,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    966800043053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail129,658 miles (+8,191)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    776719233074
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass121,467 miles (+5,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,467 miles
    Test number
    668852842014
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass115,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,975 miles
    Test number
    319679331035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail115,975 miles (+9,290)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,975 miles
    Test number
    686999531080
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail106,685 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    393571540076
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass106,685 miles (+7,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    484461740046
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass99,625 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    171786539098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail99,614 miles (+8,159)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,614 miles
    Test number
    122395639053
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass91,455 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    494203348065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail91,444 miles (+9,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    372412748035
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  31. Pass82,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    601603847090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail82,198 miles (+8,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    700743547023
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass74,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    142077036004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail74,020 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    320107436017
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T963 SDV

Does T963 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T963 SDV is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T963 SDV?
The MOT on T963 SDV is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T963 SDV done?
T963 SDV was recorded at 216,266 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has T963 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T963 SDV has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T963 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 T963 SDV find?
T963 SDV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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