Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T209 TEJMOT history

T209 TEJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
204,276 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T209 TEJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T209 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T209 TEJ was last recorded at 204,276 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2009: 101,722 miles, lower than 931,878 miles on 24 Jan 2008.

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
201,318 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,958 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,276 miles
  • 2025 – 201,318 miles
  • 2024 – 198,382 miles
  • 2023 – 195,080 miles
  • 2022 – 191,079 miles
  • 2021 – 187,107 miles
  • 2020 – 184,224 miles
  • 2019 – 181,318 miles
  • 2018 – 173,382 miles
  • 2017 – 166,716 miles
  • 2016 – 160,434 miles
  • 2015 – 151,615 miles
  • 2014 – 143,388 miles
  • 2013 – 136,927 miles
  • 2012 – 127,850 miles
  • 2011 – 120,687 miles
  • 2010 – 110,864 miles
  • 2009 – 101,722 miles
  • 2008 – 931,878 miles
  • 2007 – 84,585 miles
  • 2006 – 73,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,276 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,276 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    204,276 miles
    Test number
    673961361109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,318 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    201,318 miles
    Test number
    214717216531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,382 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    198,382 miles
    Test number
    654069389831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,080 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    195,080 miles
    Test number
    928250721116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,079 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    191,079 miles
    Test number
    434519537320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,107 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    187,107 miles
    Test number
    334394663362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,224 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    184,224 miles
    Test number
    804311476033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,318 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    181,318 miles
    Test number
    629812433510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,382 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,382 miles
    Test number
    543622831482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,716 miles
    Test number
    355429457710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,716 miles (+6,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,716 miles
    Test number
    943884379599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass160,434 miles (+8,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    558508870701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChassi corrosion

  13. Pass151,615 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,615 miles
    Test number
    185229675058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,388 miles (+6,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,388 miles
    Test number
    147621894455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass136,927 miles (+60)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    876465803155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCondition of reversing lamp lens

  16. Fail136,867 miles (+9,017)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    235398193027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCondition of reversing lamp lens
    • NoteT/c light on dash

  17. Pass127,850 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    605315852067
    • NoteCondition of n/s/f brake pipe
    • NoteN/s/f suspension tower
    • NoteRear wiper blade
    • NoteReverseing lihgt lens

  18. Fail127,850 miles (+7,163)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    446235352057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteCondition of n/s/f brake pipe
    • NoteN/s/f suspension tower
    • NoteRear wiper blade
    • NoteReverseing lihgt lens

  19. Pass120,687 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,687 miles
    Test number
    986081501169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,680 miles (+9,816)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    869436791090
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass110,864 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    491854760079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass101,722 miles (-830,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    233011759074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass931,878 miles (+847,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    931,878 miles
    Test number
    173544728034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s front king pin s;ight play

  24. Fail84,585 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    421691837094
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass84,585 miles (+11,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    620571437041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass73,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    494016166012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,405 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    422226966012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about T209 TEJ

Does T209 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T209 TEJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T209 TEJ?
The MOT on T209 TEJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T209 TEJ done?
T209 TEJ was recorded at 204,276 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has T209 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T209 TEJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T209 TEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T209 TEJ find?
T209 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all T209 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.