Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,000 cc
T204 VAJMOT history
T204 VAJ is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 253,558 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 253,558 km
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,989 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T204 VAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T204 VAJ was last recorded at 253,558 km on 26 Aug 2026, 1,065 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 252,493 km · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,065 km
- Average per year
- 5,989 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 253,558 km
- 2025 – 252,493 km
- 2024 – 249,797 km
- 2023 – 244,367 km
- 2022 – 236,909 km
- 2021 – 225,387 km
- 2020 – 217,651 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass253,558 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
8 tests since 27 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,558 km (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 253,558 km
- Test number
- 329797830668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass252,493 km (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 252,493 km
- Test number
- 833603905474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,797 km (+5,430)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 249,797 km
- Test number
- 337688496035
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty Cuts out main beam occasionally (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass244,367 km (+7,458)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 244,367 km
- Test number
- 327450321876
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass236,909 km (+11,522)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 236,909 km
- Test number
- 950797648900
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,387 km (+7,736)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 225,387 km
- Test number
- 404629216310
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,651 km (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 217,651 km
- Test number
- 241407072902
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail217,649 km2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,649 km
- Test number
- 939048452916
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about T204 VAJ
- Does T204 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T204 VAJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T204 VAJ?
- The MOT on T204 VAJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T204 VAJ done?
- T204 VAJ was recorded at 253,558 km at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,989 km a year.
- Has T204 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T204 VAJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on T204 VAJ 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 T204 VAJ find?
- T204 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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