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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T163 RJKMOT history

T163 RJK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,244 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 RJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 RJK was last recorded at 113,244 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,199 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,244 miles
  • 2025 – 111,199 miles
  • 2024 – 110,067 miles
  • 2023 – 107,937 miles
  • 2022 – 106,138 miles
  • 2021 – 104,426 miles
  • 2020 – 102,870 miles
  • 2019 – 98,145 miles
  • 2018 – 91,447 miles
  • 2017 – 87,686 miles
  • 2016 – 84,579 miles
  • 2013 – 75,541 miles
  • 2012 – 70,018 miles
  • 2011 – 64,723 miles
  • 2010 – 57,002 miles
  • 2009 – 54,042 miles
  • 2008 – 52,502 miles
  • 2007 – 49,850 miles
  • 2006 – 44,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,244 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,244 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,244 miles
    Test number
    374597635539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,199 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    207086209082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,067 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    835304568615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,937 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    264716740384
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,138 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    952613875347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,426 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    492205003430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,870 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    683268739592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    234000571956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,145 miles (+6,698)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    193845634300
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    529659677725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,447 miles (+3,761)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    569235972770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

  12. Pass87,686 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,686 miles
    Test number
    990762924190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,658 miles (+3,079)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    945805743012
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Fuel pipe insecure along chassis (7.2.1)

  14. Pass84,579 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    793748903024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,541 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    118298863237
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  16. Fail75,541 miles (+5,523)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    487927063297
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  17. Pass70,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    308488882108
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail70,018 miles (+5,295)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    455194882118
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront doors difficult to close

  19. Pass64,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    269093771400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail64,723 miles (+7,721)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    687873071186
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass57,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    432608480108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail57,002 miles (+2,960)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    324748980117
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,042 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    393507699182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,038 miles (+1,536)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    341682399106
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass52,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    110169268130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,502 miles (+2,652)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    591229768188
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass49,850 miles (+5,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    624092077119
    • NoteOffside rear tyre was low in pressure
    • NoteSlight movement detected in offside steering damper bush

  28. Pass44,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    532843496066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 RJK

Does T163 RJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 RJK is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 RJK?
The MOT on T163 RJK is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 RJK done?
T163 RJK was recorded at 113,244 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has T163 RJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 RJK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T163 RJK 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 RJK find?
T163 RJK passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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