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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T202 LJWMOT history

T202 LJW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,202 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T202 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T202 LJW was last recorded at 176,202 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,057 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,202 miles
  • 2024 – 176,057 miles
  • 2023 – 175,916 miles
  • 2022 – 175,828 miles
  • 2021 – 171,374 miles
  • 2020 – 167,304 miles
  • 2018 – 164,491 miles
  • 2017 – 152,685 miles
  • 2016 – 150,230 miles
  • 2015 – 141,927 miles
  • 2014 – 133,325 miles
  • 2013 – 121,851 miles
  • 2012 – 115,822 miles
  • 2011 – 113,113 miles
  • 2010 – 109,734 miles
  • 2009 – 106,872 miles
  • 2008 – 103,884 miles
  • 2007 – 100,250 miles
  • 2006 – 95,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,202 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rods both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,202 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,202 miles
    Test number
    214938886166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rods both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,057 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,057 miles
    Test number
    253993383094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,049 miles (+133)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,049 miles
    Test number
    321098094325
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,916 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,916 miles
    Test number
    753413641000
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar s both sides to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,828 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,828 miles
    Test number
    820430332186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail175,821 miles (+4,447)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,821 miles
    Test number
    988666067288
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass171,374 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,374 miles
    Test number
    545958687131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,367 miles (+4,063)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,367 miles
    Test number
    288130370875
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass167,304 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,304 miles
    Test number
    616733913474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail167,295 miles (+2,804)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,295 miles
    Test number
    956950216627
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes low effort

  11. Pass164,491 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,491 miles
    Test number
    645131463821
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail164,484 miles (+11,799)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,484 miles
    Test number
    690539785282
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and member assemble (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass152,685 miles (+2,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,685 miles
    Test number
    290265433905
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming low & perished
    • AdvisoryVehicle fully under sealed

  14. Pass150,230 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,230 miles
    Test number
    449967911998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail150,226 miles (+8,299)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,226 miles
    Test number
    966576067260
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail141,927 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,927 miles
    Test number
    266088415417
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCasing missing from offside seatbelt stalk

  17. Pass141,927 miles (+8,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,927 miles
    Test number
    578768815168
    • NoteCasing missing from offside seatbelt stalk

  18. Pass133,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    475717234039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail133,325 miles (+11,474)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    235887434019
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass121,851 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,851 miles
    Test number
    146232333087
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt catch casing adrift
    • NoteParking brake warning lamp staying on

  21. Fail121,851 miles (+6,029)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,851 miles
    Test number
    157531633493
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt catch casing adrift
    • NoteHigh level Brake lamp inoperative
    • NoteParking brake warning lamp staying on

  22. Pass115,822 miles (+2,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    957170132072
    • NoteO/s/r inner disc corroded

  23. Pass113,113 miles (+3,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,113 miles
    Test number
    866835941019
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc inner face rusty

  24. Pass109,734 miles (+2,862)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,734 miles
    Test number
    283394940053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteENGINE COVERS FITTED

  25. Pass106,872 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,872 miles
    Test number
    573860249008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass103,884 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    422488238094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    141177847055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,250 miles (+5,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    361165247058
    • 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)

  29. Pass95,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    451490036088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T202 LJW

Does T202 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T202 LJW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T202 LJW?
The MOT on T202 LJW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T202 LJW done?
T202 LJW was recorded at 176,202 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has T202 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T202 LJW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T202 LJW 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 T202 LJW find?
T202 LJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both.

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