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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T181 JOPMOT history

T181 JOP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
110,792 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 JOP
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 JOP was last recorded at 110,792 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2017: 10,545 miles, lower than 101,531 miles on 11 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,035 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
757 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,792 miles
  • 2021 – 110,035 miles
  • 2019 – 109,441 miles
  • 2018 – 108,503 miles
  • 2017 – 106,613 miles
  • 2013 – 95,455 miles
  • 2012 – 92,531 miles
  • 2011 – 87,426 miles
  • 2010 – 78,349 miles
  • 2008 – 68,494 miles
  • 2007 – 65,422 miles
  • 2006 – 62,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,792 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,792 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,792 miles
    Test number
    541218035593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,035 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    628856531280
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail110,033 miles (+592)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,033 miles
    Test number
    639396694577
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass109,441 miles (+938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,441 miles
    Test number
    432646905616
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering joints boots perished

  5. Pass108,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    911785891508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,502 miles (+1,889)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,502 miles
    Test number
    207479126882
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,613 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,613 miles
    Test number
    556563245010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,612 miles (+96,067)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    611625737875
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass10,545 miles (-90,986)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,545 miles
    Test number
    697389675604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,531 miles (+6,076)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    718033155621
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower shocker lower nuts not locked

  11. Pass95,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    225243483274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,455 miles (+2,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    607382183204
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    339212082253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,531 miles (+5,105)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    697975972247
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass87,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    458763741168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,426 miles (+9,077)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    849683641179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass78,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    520400440041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,349 miles (+9,855)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    301869530054
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass68,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    540244378269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,494 miles (+3,072)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    890454278210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,422 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    793085257240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    884089456284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 JOP

Does T181 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 JOP expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 JOP?
The MOT on T181 JOP expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 JOP done?
T181 JOP was recorded at 110,792 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has T181 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 JOP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T181 JOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T181 JOP find?
T181 JOP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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