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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

9900 HJMOT history

9900 HJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

9900 HJ 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,205 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9900 HJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9900 HJ was last recorded at 145,205 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,830 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,205 miles
  • 2025 – 144,830 miles
  • 2024 – 144,293 miles
  • 2023 – 142,717 miles
  • 2022 – 142,181 miles
  • 2021 – 139,931 miles
  • 2020 – 136,832 miles
  • 2019 – 135,201 miles
  • 2018 – 133,229 miles
  • 2017 – 132,623 miles
  • 2016 – 131,348 miles
  • 2015 – 130,338 miles
  • 2014 – 127,979 miles
  • 2013 – 124,830 miles
  • 2012 – 122,481 miles
  • 2011 – 119,681 miles
  • 2010 – 116,852 miles
  • 2009 – 113,651 miles
  • 2008 – 110,896 miles
  • 2007 – 107,610 miles
  • 2006 – 103,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,205 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,205 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,205 miles
    Test number
    924651505254
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass144,830 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    207041757452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,293 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,293 miles
    Test number
    435427790838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,292 miles (+1,575)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,292 miles
    Test number
    175182201050
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel tank mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass142,717 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    449625426268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,181 miles (+2,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,181 miles
    Test number
    111818681313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass139,931 miles (+3,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    269820128134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,832 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,832 miles
    Test number
    309498985517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,201 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,201 miles
    Test number
    623111651211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,229 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    100620358948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,623 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,623 miles
    Test number
    205987439359
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail132,620 miles (+1,272)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,620 miles
    Test number
    220250554133
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass131,348 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,348 miles
    Test number
    848014663165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,334 miles (+996)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,334 miles
    Test number
    543648872652
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis beam heavily corroded/holed (6.6.6)

  15. Pass130,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    598808205207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,338 miles (+2,359)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    206966205226
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass127,979 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    509966174142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Fail127,979 miles (+3,149)2 repaired11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    968346174123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass124,830 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,830 miles
    Test number
    667468573110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,822 miles (+2,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    897503773195
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail122,481 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    118852882155
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass122,481 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    748772182172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,681 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    196684951122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Fail119,681 miles (+2,829)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    915414651172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Pass116,852 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    263160280435
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

  26. Fail116,833 miles (+3,182)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,833 miles
    Test number
    834619970159
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

  27. Pass113,651 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    101866569110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  28. Fail113,651 miles (+2,755)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    692936469143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  29. Pass110,896 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    600500948110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail110,867 miles (+3,257)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    303048138150
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass107,610 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    254074397061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass103,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    150745436467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 9900 HJ

What vehicle is registration 9900 HJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9900 HJ on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 9900 HJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9900 HJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9900 HJ?
The MOT on 9900 HJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9900 HJ done?
9900 HJ was recorded at 145,205 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has 9900 HJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9900 HJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 9900 HJ 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 9900 HJ find?
9900 HJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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