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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

75 TJMOT history

75 TJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

75 TJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,296 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
75 TJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

75 TJ was last recorded at 38,296 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2020: 29,267 miles, lower than 148,119 miles on 22 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,908 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,296 miles
  • 2025 – 37,908 miles
  • 2023 – 37,249 miles
  • 2021 – 34,646 miles
  • 2020 – 29,267 miles
  • 2018 – 146,940 miles
  • 2017 – 143,542 miles
  • 2016 – 130,317 miles
  • 2015 – 116,180 miles
  • 2014 – 102,794 miles
  • 2013 – 91,714 miles
  • 2012 – 74,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,296 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    115992685837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,908 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    710385297305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    750029738038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,249 miles (+2,603)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    240184483563
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass34,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    982997529576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,646 miles (+5,379)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    261152129854
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass29,267 miles (-118,852)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    236851863536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,119 miles
    Test number
    456303326534
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail148,119 miles (+1,179)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,119 miles
    Test number
    841415285390
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass146,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    133303384352
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  11. Fail146,940 miles (+3,398)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    722130875258
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass143,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    248257020631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,542 miles (+13,225)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    638718941025
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass130,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,317 miles
    Test number
    558391346356
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Fail130,317 miles (+14,137)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,317 miles
    Test number
    990863761193
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass116,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    166823862954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,180 miles (+13,386)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    924054197489
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass102,794 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    849616164214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    346026053407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,714 miles (+17,518)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    476565453274
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass74,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    146426732283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,196 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    536385332251
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 75 TJ

What vehicle is registration 75 TJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 75 TJ on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 75 TJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 75 TJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 75 TJ?
The MOT on 75 TJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 75 TJ done?
75 TJ was recorded at 38,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
Has 75 TJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 75 TJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 75 TJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 75 TJ find?
75 TJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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