Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,495 cc
T121 JCRMOT history
T121 JCR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 77,637 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 JCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 15 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 JCR was last recorded at 77,637 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jun 2025: 75,952 miles, lower than 75,953 miles on 9 Jun 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,637 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,637 miles
- 2025 – 75,952 miles
- 2024 – 73,704 miles
- 2023 – 71,757 miles
- 2022 – 68,860 miles
- 2021 – 66,049 miles
- 2020 – 63,598 miles
- 2019 – 59,443 miles
- 2018 – 55,258 miles
- 2017 – 52,455 miles
- 2016 – 41,023 miles
- 2015 – 32,616 miles
- 2014 – 25,038 miles
- 2013 – 20,515 miles
- 2012 – 15,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,637 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Both front swivels slightly damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,637 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 77,637 miles
- Test number
- 796626383707
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail77,637 miles (+1,685)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,637 miles
- Test number
- 960005342089
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,952 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 75,952 miles
- Test number
- 903245854307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,953 miles (+2,249)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,953 miles
- Test number
- 555261010539
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of chassis, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass73,704 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 73,704 miles
- Test number
- 386684869341
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,704 miles (+1,947)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,704 miles
- Test number
- 590927738354
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,757 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 71,757 miles
- Test number
- 157141975248
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,860 miles (+2,811)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,860 miles
- Test number
- 574909837574
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly damp
Pass66,049 miles (+2,451)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 66,049 miles
- Test number
- 525495532763
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak @ both swivel joints
Pass63,598 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 63,598 miles
- Test number
- 492028165319
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly damp
Pass59,443 miles (+4,185)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,443 miles
- Test number
- 734994812991
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass55,258 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 55,258 miles
- Test number
- 814447925163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass52,455 miles (+11,432)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,455 miles
- Test number
- 119685042118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,023 miles (+8,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,023 miles
- Test number
- 338862209548
- AdvisoryFront and rear pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryHand brake travel nearing no reserve
- AdvisoryMuddy under side
- AdvisoryTow pin cables broken
Pass32,616 miles (+7,578)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,616 miles
- Test number
- 597666775110
- NoteBoth rear tyres 2mills.
- NoteComplete underneath of vehicle covered in mud.
- NoteFront disc pads getting low.
- NoteNumber plate light not working.
- NotePropshaft bolts loose on h/brake drum.
Pass25,038 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 25,038 miles
- Test number
- 726264584152
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass20,515 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 20,515 miles
- Test number
- 657074383104
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail20,515 miles (+4,757)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,515 miles
- Test number
- 275882583114
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,758 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 15,758 miles
- Test number
- 218672692140
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about T121 JCR
- Does T121 JCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 JCR is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T121 JCR?
- The MOT on T121 JCR is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 JCR done?
- T121 JCR was recorded at 77,637 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
- Has T121 JCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 JCR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T121 JCR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T121 JCR find?
- T121 JCR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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