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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R844 TJCMOT history

R844 TJC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

R844 TJC green 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,950 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R844 TJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R844 TJC was last recorded at 148,950 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,944 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,950 miles
  • 2025 – 146,230 miles
  • 2024 – 144,409 miles
  • 2023 – 140,346 miles
  • 2022 – 137,556 miles
  • 2020 – 133,195 miles
  • 2019 – 127,203 miles
  • 2018 – 123,584 miles
  • 2017 – 118,471 miles
  • 2016 – 114,865 miles
  • 2015 – 110,988 miles
  • 2014 – 107,294 miles
  • 2013 – 102,570 miles
  • 2012 – 98,411 miles
  • 2011 – 92,870 miles
  • 2010 – 87,774 miles
  • 2009 – 78,533 miles
  • 2008 – 73,216 miles
  • 2007 – 68,190 miles
  • 2006 – 60,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,950 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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,950 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,950 miles
    Test number
    417296253166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,944 miles (+2,714)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,944 miles
    Test number
    743974575421
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass146,230 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,230 miles
    Test number
    717483878566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,409 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,409 miles
    Test number
    790690895829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,346 miles
    Test number
    190028747042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,343 miles (+24)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,343 miles
    Test number
    454603131401
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,319 miles (+2,763)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    877541262071
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2, in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre body rail corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect corrosion behind chassis centre cross member

  8. Pass137,556 miles (+4,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,556 miles
    Test number
    991584746827
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle joint gator perished
    • AdvisoryCentre body mount plate corroded

  9. Pass133,195 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,195 miles
    Test number
    101021608216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,203 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,203 miles
    Test number
    335152456837
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive tank area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  11. Pass123,584 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    100114669143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,471 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    891464639697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,865 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    222792121574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,988 miles (+3,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,988 miles
    Test number
    777892405283
    • NoteHeavy flakey corrosion on centre chassis crossmember mounting points

  15. Pass107,294 miles (+4,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    785613114275
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion on front cross members

  16. Pass102,570 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    238528523282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,533 miles (+4,122)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,533 miles
    Test number
    508630123217
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass98,411 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    648164522237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,407 miles (+5,537)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    147112322230
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass92,870 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    436451801279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,866 miles (+5,092)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    695279991177
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteDrop arm steering end grease cover broken
    • NoteHeavy splitting on exhaust rubber mountins
    • NoteUnable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to grease covering

  22. Pass87,774 miles (+9,241)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    274163020265
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/front drag link end on drop arm
    • NoteUnable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being thickly greased over

  23. Pass78,533 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,533 miles
    Test number
    990239019279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,216 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    734836728255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,190 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    200106727232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass60,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    672177626295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R844 TJC

Does R844 TJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R844 TJC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R844 TJC?
The MOT on R844 TJC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R844 TJC done?
R844 TJC was recorded at 148,950 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,456 miles a year.
Has R844 TJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R844 TJC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R844 TJC 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 R844 TJC find?
R844 TJC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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