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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T163 JOPMOT history

T163 JOP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,020 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 JOP was last recorded at 100,020 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,019 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,020 miles
  • 2024 – 99,227 miles
  • 2023 – 98,918 miles
  • 2021 – 98,549 miles
  • 2020 – 97,416 miles
  • 2019 – 96,154 miles
  • 2018 – 94,194 miles
  • 2017 – 92,299 miles
  • 2016 – 89,884 miles
  • 2015 – 87,117 miles
  • 2014 – 84,462 miles
  • 2013 – 82,223 miles
  • 2012 – 79,959 miles
  • 2011 – 77,753 miles
  • 2010 – 75,556 miles
  • 2009 – 72,786 miles
  • 2008 – 70,256 miles
  • 2007 – 67,139 miles
  • 2006 – 63,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,020 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear brake hose rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,020 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    789653329675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,019 miles (+792)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,019 miles
    Test number
    169779025037
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (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))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass99,227 miles (+309)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    620586016556
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop missing

  4. Pass98,918 miles (+369)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,918 miles
    Test number
    679059865630
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop missing

  5. Pass98,549 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,549 miles
    Test number
    867552067921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,416 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    961331769388
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint boot slight split
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside seat belt webbing
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pipe off pump
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  7. Fail97,416 miles (+1,262)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    906218862583
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint boot slight split
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside seat belt webbing
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pipe off pump
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  8. Pass96,154 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    240081085143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been under sealed, obstructing view of some components

  9. Fail96,140 miles (+1,946)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    178300041224
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pump connection (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been under sealed, obstructing view of some components

  10. Pass94,194 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    756928685303
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail94,183 miles (+1,884)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,183 miles
    Test number
    467576327579
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass92,299 miles (+2,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,299 miles
    Test number
    501013373522
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint rubber split
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass89,884 miles (+2,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    535418919667
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint rubber split
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in drop link ball joint

  14. Pass87,117 miles (+2,655)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    363558445863
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside seatbelt slight fray
    • AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint rubber slight split
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around power steering pump
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end rubber gaters starting to perish

  15. Pass84,462 miles (+2,239)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    318178654232
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBoth front & rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteChassis rusty
    • NoteNearside rear & offside front tyres starting to go out of shape

  16. Pass82,223 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    665962953229
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass79,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    348171762290
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail79,959 miles (+2,206)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    928511062268
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    525868741246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail77,753 miles (+2,197)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    547928541203
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass75,556 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    880298850275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    644042859277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,786 miles (+2,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    354451459268
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass70,256 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    991721668225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,139 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    163323357292
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wheel has a different offset to all other road wheels fitted at time of test.

  26. Pass67,139 miles (+3,764)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    662293057231
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wheel has a different offset to all other road wheels fitted at time of test.

  27. Pass63,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    632395756213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 JOP

Does T163 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 JOP is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T163 JOP?
The MOT on T163 JOP is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 JOP done?
T163 JOP was recorded at 100,020 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has T163 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 JOP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T163 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 T163 JOP find?
T163 JOP passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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