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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T1 JLBMOT history

T1 JLB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,516 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 JLB was last recorded at 112,516 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,594 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,922 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,516 miles
  • 2025 – 107,594 miles
  • 2024 – 104,530 miles
  • 2023 – 100,599 miles
  • 2022 – 93,437 miles
  • 2021 – 87,988 miles
  • 2020 – 83,852 miles
  • 2018 – 78,473 miles
  • 2017 – 74,556 miles
  • 2016 – 70,348 miles
  • 2015 – 65,286 miles
  • 2014 – 61,236 miles
  • 2013 – 56,503 miles
  • 2012 – 51,756 miles
  • 2011 – 46,625 miles
  • 2010 – 41,092 miles
  • 2009 – 37,666 miles
  • 2008 – 34,418 miles
  • 2007 – 27,700 miles
  • 2006 – 24,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,516 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,516 miles (+4,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    319176822775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,594 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    799201566618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm balljoint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,530 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    361037870777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,599 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,599 miles
    Test number
    598789617422
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded near tow bar mounts

  5. Pass93,437 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    893767375894
    • DangerousNearside Front SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING OIL
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,988 miles (+4,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    346980260905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear undertray bolts missing

  7. Pass83,852 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,852 miles
    Test number
    914429412916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,473 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    986394856051
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,556 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    324438826969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,348 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    525504209497
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking grease

  11. Pass65,286 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,286 miles
    Test number
    160599387992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass61,236 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    476437384202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,503 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    369343883272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,756 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    308165772218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    125330391243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,625 miles (+2,076)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    358450691201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass44,549 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    917690381037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,092 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    484339060087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,666 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    672261369035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,418 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    784398778056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,700 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    421883677095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    551635666058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,162 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    961255966074
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about T1 JLB

Does T1 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 JLB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 JLB?
The MOT on T1 JLB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 JLB done?
T1 JLB was recorded at 112,516 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has T1 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 JLB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on T1 JLB 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 T1 JLB find?
T1 JLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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