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Land Rover Defender

Grey and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T219 TEJMOT history

T219 TEJ is a grey and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
142,679 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T219 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T219 TEJ was last recorded at 142,679 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,678 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,679 miles
  • 2024 – 141,940 miles
  • 2023 – 139,907 miles
  • 2020 – 139,679 miles
  • 2019 – 139,143 miles
  • 2018 – 134,965 miles
  • 2017 – 129,473 miles
  • 2016 – 119,616 miles
  • 2015 – 106,785 miles
  • 2014 – 100,028 miles
  • 2013 – 88,796 miles
  • 2012 – 82,803 miles
  • 2011 – 77,504 miles
  • 2010 – 73,821 miles
  • 2009 – 67,655 miles
  • 2008 – 62,944 miles
  • 2007 – 57,100 miles
  • 2006 – 50,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,679 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,679 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    989467865879
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail142,678 miles (+738)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,678 miles
    Test number
    262511606652
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass141,940 miles (+2,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,940 miles
    Test number
    695421229840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass139,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,907 miles
    Test number
    111846841299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail139,901 miles (+222)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    156349434429
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,679 miles (+536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    245920971672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,143 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,143 miles
    Test number
    644729151737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,965 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    205611461569
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass129,473 miles (+9,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,473 miles
    Test number
    873079446479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass119,616 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    418291859649
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  11. Fail119,597 miles (+12,812)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,597 miles
    Test number
    915255614969
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker on the windscreen within swept area (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp active

  12. Pass106,785 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    399139765156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail106,758 miles (+6,730)7 failures1 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    738319255139
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  14. Pass100,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    916601184107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail100,028 miles (+11,232)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    586221784126
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail88,796 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    258389973448
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass88,796 miles (+5,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    715139373159
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass82,803 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    118289052138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,802 miles (+5,298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    949418452147
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass77,504 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    955877161171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,821 miles (+6,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    652738860135
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass67,655 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,655 miles
    Test number
    101210599006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    440265718188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail62,944 miles (+5,844)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    731655318197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass57,100 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    211527117430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,989 miles
    Test number
    753048116100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T219 TEJ

Does T219 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T219 TEJ expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T219 TEJ?
The MOT on T219 TEJ expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T219 TEJ done?
T219 TEJ was recorded at 142,679 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has T219 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T219 TEJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T219 TEJ 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 T219 TEJ find?
T219 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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