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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T125 AJFMOT history

T125 AJF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,641 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T125 AJF
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T125 AJF was last recorded at 172,641 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,016 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,625 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,641 miles
  • 2025 – 169,016 miles
  • 2024 – 165,180 miles
  • 2023 – 160,258 miles
  • 2022 – 153,610 miles
  • 2021 – 147,251 miles
  • 2020 – 141,322 miles
  • 2019 – 135,968 miles
  • 2018 – 130,467 miles
  • 2017 – 124,681 miles
  • 2016 – 118,250 miles
  • 2015 – 113,237 miles
  • 2014 – 108,100 miles
  • 2013 – 103,510 miles
  • 2012 – 98,842 miles
  • 2011 – 93,388 miles
  • 2010 – 85,739 miles
  • 2009 – 78,564 miles
  • 2008 – 71,058 miles
  • 2007 – 64,046 miles
  • 2006 – 57,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront both wings damaged
  • AdvisoryFront wipers not self parking
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,641 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,641 miles
    Test number
    460412735417
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wipers not self parking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,640 miles (+3,624)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,640 miles
    Test number
    733273914825
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed in seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings damaged
    • AdvisoryFront wipers not self parking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,016 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,016 miles
    Test number
    681718782789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,180 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,180 miles
    Test number
    135414056946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass160,258 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,258 miles
    Test number
    258278925846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail160,243 miles (+6,633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,243 miles
    Test number
    309564630280
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass153,610 miles (+6,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,610 miles
    Test number
    131094512439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush worn

  8. Pass147,251 miles (+5,929)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,251 miles
    Test number
    709422431103
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm front arm damper bush has play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively pan rod bush worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass141,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    935718707382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail141,322 miles (+5,354)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    580069016232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass135,968 miles (+5,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,968 miles
    Test number
    859811867144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass130,467 miles (+5,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    584761096477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass124,681 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    711369492125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,250 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,250 miles
    Test number
    382746675446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail118,207 miles (+4,970)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,207 miles
    Test number
    485690498126
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass113,237 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,237 miles
    Test number
    505586555026
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass108,100 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    615778954055
    • NoteNearside repeater lens damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  18. Fail108,089 miles (+4,579)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    795497854066
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteNearside repeater lens damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  19. Pass103,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    187468353014
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail103,510 miles (+4,668)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    909818553057
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass98,842 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    297840062019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,829 miles (+5,441)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    986008152092
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass93,388 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    306111061010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass85,739 miles (+7,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,739 miles
    Test number
    262906150034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail78,564 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    550927459037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint cover split

  26. Pass78,564 miles (+7,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    664827459034
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint cover split

  27. Pass71,058 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    964616558075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,046 miles (+7,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,046 miles
    Test number
    423797357058
    • NoteSmall splits in wiper blades

  29. Pass57,004 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    333858556079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSigns of wear steering damper bush
    • NoteSlight playsteering arm ball joint

Questions about T125 AJF

Does T125 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T125 AJF is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T125 AJF?
The MOT on T125 AJF is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T125 AJF done?
T125 AJF was recorded at 172,641 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has T125 AJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T125 AJF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T125 AJF 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 T125 AJF find?
T125 AJF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 4 more.

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