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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S723 TCJMOT history

S723 TCJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

S723 TCJ 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,677 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 TCJ
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
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S723 TCJ was last recorded at 146,677 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2013: 110,806 miles, lower than 113,564 miles on 22 Nov 2012.

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
146,632 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
3,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,677 miles
  • 2025 – 144,549 miles
  • 2023 – 142,159 miles
  • 2022 – 140,325 miles
  • 2021 – 138,134 miles
  • 2020 – 136,393 miles
  • 2019 – 134,528 miles
  • 2018 – 131,806 miles
  • 2017 – 131,349 miles
  • 2015 – 126,108 miles
  • 2014 – 122,009 miles
  • 2013 – 110,806 miles
  • 2012 – 113,564 miles
  • 2011 – 109,243 miles
  • 2010 – 104,758 miles
  • 2009 – 100,901 miles
  • 2008 – 96,946 miles
  • 2007 – 89,044 miles
  • 2006 – 79,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,677 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,677 miles
    Test number
    754733055294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,632 miles (+2,083)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    649586184560
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,549 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    271917670695
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail144,542 miles (+2,383)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    458694784500
    • DangerousCentral Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,159 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,159 miles
    Test number
    494503529069
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,325 miles (+2,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    561277440343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,134 miles (+1,741)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,134 miles
    Test number
    971843966793
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass136,393 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    268719016907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front swivel joint leaking

  9. Fail136,389 miles (+1,861)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,389 miles
    Test number
    160612403078
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front swivel joint leaking

  10. Pass134,528 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    426122164684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail134,525 miles (+2,719)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    744786029870
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass131,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,806 miles
    Test number
    337540139511
    • AdvisoryN/s front accident damage

  13. Fail131,806 miles (+457)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,806 miles
    Test number
    105039119566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top & bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front accident damage

  14. Pass131,349 miles (+5,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    915328981532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass126,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,108 miles
    Test number
    848576080064
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail126,108 miles (+4,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,108 miles
    Test number
    613188704376
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  17. Pass122,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    119045034384
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail122,009 miles (+11,203)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    255949524304
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,806 miles (-2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    187362833353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass113,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    507947122300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Fail113,564 miles (+4,321)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    129065422331
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass109,243 miles (+4,485)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    975360641375
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront vehicle damage

  23. Pass104,758 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    654098620321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,901 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,901 miles
    Test number
    912484829348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,946 miles (+7,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,946 miles
    Test number
    401516628410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    201090837305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,044 miles (+9,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    612110637377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  28. Pass79,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    664526926307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S723 TCJ

Does S723 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S723 TCJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S723 TCJ?
The MOT on S723 TCJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S723 TCJ done?
S723 TCJ was recorded at 146,677 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,461 miles a year.
Has S723 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 TCJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S723 TCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S723 TCJ find?
S723 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint, and 1 more.

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