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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T127 AJFMOT history

T127 AJF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
188,570 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 AJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 AJF was last recorded at 188,570 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,485 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,570 miles
  • 2023 – 187,485 miles
  • 2022 – 187,296 miles
  • 2021 – 187,290 miles
  • 2020 – 186,626 miles
  • 2019 – 184,976 miles
  • 2018 – 183,735 miles
  • 2017 – 175,409 miles
  • 2016 – 169,508 miles
  • 2015 – 161,237 miles
  • 2014 – 150,307 miles
  • 2013 – 143,243 miles
  • 2012 – 138,486 miles
  • 2011 – 131,696 miles
  • 2010 – 123,137 miles
  • 2009 – 115,343 miles
  • 2008 – 107,005 miles
  • 2007 – 103,250 miles
  • 2006 – 99,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,570 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,570 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    188,570 miles
    Test number
    254230250397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,485 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    187,485 miles
    Test number
    910698543683
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail187,481 miles (+185)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,481 miles
    Test number
    566360618403
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass187,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,296 miles
    Test number
    196753276141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail187,296 miles (+6)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,296 miles
    Test number
    529351592982
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass187,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,290 miles
    Test number
    811079614100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail187,290 miles (+664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,290 miles
    Test number
    608314448152
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has excess play in rubber bush

  8. Pass186,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    186,626 miles
    Test number
    673437376170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail186,626 miles (+1,650)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,626 miles
    Test number
    249649833233
    • MajorSteering component casing fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering 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))

  10. Pass184,976 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,976 miles
    Test number
    279169134950
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail184,958 miles (+1,223)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,958 miles
    Test number
    663917698010
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass183,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    183,735 miles
    Test number
    159168515302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail183,735 miles (+8,326)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,735 miles
    Test number
    190440584030
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass175,409 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    175,409 miles
    Test number
    404540429938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,308 miles (+5,800)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,308 miles
    Test number
    536933419931
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass169,508 miles (+8,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,508 miles
    Test number
    254782953951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass161,237 miles (+10,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,237 miles
    Test number
    639057345152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass150,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    246317054138
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail150,307 miles (+7,064)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    265057254170
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass143,243 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,243 miles
    Test number
    386859053180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,486 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    138,486 miles
    Test number
    146745392182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,696 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,696 miles
    Test number
    358786671133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass123,137 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    924443090113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,343 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    463975199137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,005 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    293644798161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,250 miles (+3,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    173530177136
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass99,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    233352976431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail99,507 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    211366266111
    • FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about T127 AJF

Does T127 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T127 AJF expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T127 AJF?
The MOT on T127 AJF expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T127 AJF done?
T127 AJF was recorded at 188,570 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has T127 AJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 AJF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T127 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 T127 AJF find?
T127 AJF passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear pipes slightly corroded; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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