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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T146 JOPMOT history

T146 JOP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,423 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T146 JOP was last recorded at 85,423 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,830 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,423 miles
  • 2025 – 84,830 miles
  • 2024 – 84,265 miles
  • 2023 – 84,026 miles
  • 2022 – 83,551 miles
  • 2020 – 83,184 miles
  • 2019 – 82,890 miles
  • 2018 – 81,983 miles
  • 2017 – 77,347 miles
  • 2015 – 73,770 miles
  • 2014 – 73,438 miles
  • 2013 – 71,063 miles
  • 2012 – 66,107 miles
  • 2011 – 60,425 miles
  • 2010 – 58,546 miles
  • 2009 – 57,419 miles
  • 2007 – 51,159 miles
  • 2006 – 50,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,423 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position.

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,423 miles (+593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    952454023534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    348033601262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,830 miles (+565)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    301248727248
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass84,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    571112100097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail84,265 miles (+239)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    209162821586
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass84,026 miles (+475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    893063969182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,551 miles (+367)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,551 miles
    Test number
    332724967304
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory3rd row seat not fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass83,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    248178695891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail83,184 miles (+294)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    681727825576
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass82,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    879950390307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,890 miles (+907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    584625334062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,983 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,983 miles
    Test number
    337267249762
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail81,955 miles (+4,608)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    823861794143
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass77,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    190808353344
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail77,347 miles (+2,914)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    557600496114
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass74,433 miles (+663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    310508850206
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer belts (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal weap
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded

  17. Pass73,770 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    759475075997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass73,438 miles (+2,375)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    529693674025
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront prop shaft rear uj worn
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracked on inner side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight weaping from both front hub seals
    • NoteSteering box idler arm ball joint cover damp

  19. Pass71,063 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    209903123076
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass66,107 miles (+5,682)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    676124102021
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDampness on o/s swivel ball seal
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in waxoyl

  21. Pass60,425 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    179705711431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,546 miles (+1,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    114447020036
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass57,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    592408529071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,419 miles (+6,260)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    354567129073
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE near side front wiper blade spilt
    • NoteADVISE rear cross member starting to rust
    • NoteADVISE slight play in steering box

  25. Fail51,159 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    100663747008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass51,159 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    332283747014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,157 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    183816696017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,148 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    371667486008
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T146 JOP

Does T146 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T146 JOP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T146 JOP?
The MOT on T146 JOP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T146 JOP done?
T146 JOP was recorded at 85,423 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has T146 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 JOP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T146 JOP 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 T146 JOP find?
T146 JOP passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front swivel joint leaking; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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