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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T964 SDVMOT history

T964 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 135,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T964 SDV
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T964 SDV was last recorded at 135,270 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,657 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,613 miles
Average per year
5,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,270 miles
  • 2025 – 130,657 miles
  • 2024 – 125,248 miles
  • 2023 – 119,546 miles
  • 2022 – 117,252 miles
  • 2021 – 102,521 miles
  • 2020 – 93,621 miles
  • 2019 – 80,248 miles
  • 2018 – 64,872 miles
  • 2017 – 62,615 miles
  • 2016 – 59,457 miles
  • 2015 – 55,257 miles
  • 2014 – 51,721 miles
  • 2013 – 48,294 miles
  • 2012 – 45,402 miles
  • 2011 – 41,830 miles
  • 2010 – 36,368 miles
  • 2009 – 30,869 miles
  • 2008 – 26,718 miles
  • 2007 – 23,151 miles
  • 2006 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,270 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,270 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,270 miles
    Test number
    793609067012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass130,657 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    589157291647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail130,651 miles (+5,403)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,651 miles
    Test number
    268020065168
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass125,248 miles (+5,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,248 miles
    Test number
    557418975915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,546 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    148168720575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,502 miles (+22)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,502 miles
    Test number
    351439103816
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  7. Fail119,480 miles (+2,228)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,480 miles
    Test number
    949172245449
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  8. Pass117,252 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    732354387802
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,251 miles (+14,730)6 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,251 miles
    Test number
    471290165128
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board REAR EXHAUST MISSING (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,521 miles (+8,900)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    153507528961
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  11. Pass93,621 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    101581815954
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,614 miles (+13,366)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    466281083057
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass80,248 miles (+15,376)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    123072747580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    313789957147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,868 miles (+2,253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    706688776973
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass62,615 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    573021839172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail62,615 miles (+3,158)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    424654057393
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass59,457 miles (+4,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    972117166778
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slightly damp

  19. Pass55,257 miles (+3,536)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    477399295083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front hub oil seal slight leak
    • NoteOffside front oil seal slight leak

  20. Pass51,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    338950904171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail51,721 miles (+3,427)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    529959094011
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass48,294 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,294 miles
    Test number
    246554193045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass45,402 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    318852002117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,830 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    966647711111
    • NoteSlight leaks from power steering pump.
    • NoteSlight leaks from steering box

  25. Fail41,830 miles (+5,462)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    888887711121
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight leaks from power steering pump.
    • NoteSlight leaks from steering box

  26. Pass36,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    101326200199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail36,368 miles (+5,499)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    112052800186
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass30,869 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    120887409104
    • NoteNearside front brake disc mud shield bracket broken
    • NoteNearside wiper mechanism has wear

  29. Fail30,869 miles (+4,151)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    954147609151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc mud shield bracket broken
    • NoteNearside wiper mechanism has wear

  30. Fail26,718 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    370242918127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has small cracks
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has small cracks

  31. Pass26,718 miles (+3,567)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    702602518108
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has small cracks
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has small cracks

  32. Pass23,151 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    834783717185
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished

  33. Fail23,151 miles (+3,478)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    372063817124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished

  34. Pass19,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    212450906108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T964 SDV

Does T964 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T964 SDV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T964 SDV?
The MOT on T964 SDV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T964 SDV done?
T964 SDV was recorded at 135,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,770 miles a year.
Has T964 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T964 SDV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T964 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 T964 SDV find?
T964 SDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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