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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T965 SDVMOT history

T965 SDV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,637 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 SDV was last recorded at 158,637 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,691 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,946 miles
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,637 miles
  • 2025 – 156,691 miles
  • 2024 – 154,349 miles
  • 2023 – 152,655 miles
  • 2022 – 152,067 miles
  • 2021 – 149,698 miles
  • 2020 – 148,266 miles
  • 2019 – 142,586 miles
  • 2018 – 137,734 miles
  • 2017 – 132,100 miles
  • 2016 – 123,709 miles
  • 2015 – 118,909 miles
  • 2014 – 116,195 miles
  • 2013 – 107,936 miles
  • 2012 – 100,535 miles
  • 2011 – 92,021 miles
  • 2010 – 81,865 miles
  • 2009 – 70,119 miles
  • 2008 – 60,023 miles
  • 2007 – 55,350 miles
  • 2006 – 50,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,637 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,637 miles (+1,946)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,637 miles
    Test number
    999783985739
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass156,691 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    951265991894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,349 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,349 miles
    Test number
    181895547192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,655 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,655 miles
    Test number
    626395464548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,067 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,067 miles
    Test number
    332219183721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,698 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,698 miles
    Test number
    404851517692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,266 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,266 miles
    Test number
    125975939141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,264 miles (+5,678)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    775452175900
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wing stay broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,586 miles
    Test number
    124862173008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,586 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,586 miles
    Test number
    317597918752
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass137,734 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    349118539463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    662322155905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,100 miles (+8,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    383961385282
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

  14. Pass123,709 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    178506073542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    237737615432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,909 miles (+2,714)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    399923815171
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  17. Pass116,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,195 miles
    Test number
    478722394048
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing but still working

  18. Fail116,195 miles (+8,259)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,195 miles
    Test number
    469712094000
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing but still working

  19. Pass107,936 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    746444593093
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass100,535 miles (+8,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,535 miles
    Test number
    465580092025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass92,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    716470091047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,021 miles (+10,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    755050391090
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass81,865 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    241277390065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,119 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    232549579035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,023 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,023 miles
    Test number
    104465998055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass60,023 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,023 miles
    Test number
    492395598026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,350 miles (+5,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,350 miles
    Test number
    560876587086
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass50,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    820936796044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T965 SDV

Does T965 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T965 SDV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T965 SDV?
The MOT on T965 SDV is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T965 SDV done?
T965 SDV was recorded at 158,637 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has T965 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 SDV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T965 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 T965 SDV find?
T965 SDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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