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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T226 TEJMOT history

T226 TEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
179,365 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 TEJ was last recorded at 179,365 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2010: 81,649 miles, lower than 737,262 miles on 8 Apr 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
179,147 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,365 miles
  • 2020 – 179,147 miles
  • 2019 – 172,428 miles
  • 2018 – 158,616 miles
  • 2017 – 144,962 miles
  • 2016 – 135,992 miles
  • 2015 – 125,929 miles
  • 2014 – 119,146 miles
  • 2013 – 108,148 miles
  • 2012 – 100,399 miles
  • 2011 – 92,450 miles
  • 2010 – 81,649 miles
  • 2008 – 737,262 miles
  • 2007 – 644,448 miles
  • 2006 – 555,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,365 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,365 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,365 miles
    Test number
    523949012434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,147 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,147 miles
    Test number
    238948930903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail179,130 miles (+6,702)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,130 miles
    Test number
    742635336672
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipes oil soaked and leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension tie arm mounting to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis midway down vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at suspension tie arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint and dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,428 miles (+537)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,428 miles
    Test number
    496292350538
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft slider worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  5. Fail171,891 miles (+13,275)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,891 miles
    Test number
    222678849101
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arche sharp and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arche (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn front shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose various bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint. also dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft slider worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  6. Pass158,616 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,616 miles
    Test number
    730002294517
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail158,391 miles (+13,429)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,391 miles
    Test number
    567969594246
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,962 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,962 miles
    Test number
    830558139442
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail144,797 miles (+8,805)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,797 miles
    Test number
    142660058794
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer end of crossmember, which rear A frame mounts to (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower part of chassis in front of rear axle (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass135,992 miles (+89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,992 miles
    Test number
    738867493494
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated/perished
  11. Fail135,903 miles (+9,974)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,903 miles
    Test number
    950938201560
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated/perished
  12. Pass125,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    567787029009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail125,929 miles (+6,783)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    497686991326
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass119,146 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    717708994194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated
  15. Fail119,128 miles (+10,980)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    268991394197
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass108,148 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    655550453024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,957 miles (+7,558)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,957 miles
    Test number
    189533843451
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  18. Pass100,399 miles (+90)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    337379202059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front hocky stick suspension arm bushes slight play
  19. Fail100,309 miles (+7,859)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    759545502015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front hocky stick suspension arm bushes slight play
  20. Pass92,450 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    317820111004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,390 miles (+10,741)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    278888001073
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass81,649 miles (-655,613)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    632619400021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass737,262 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    737,262 miles
    Test number
    291649898048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail732,202 miles (+87,754)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    732,202 miles
    Test number
    793538988093
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  25. Pass644,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    644,448 miles
    Test number
    490031677018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail644,448 miles (+88,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    644,448 miles
    Test number
    900171177007
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  27. Pass555,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    555,681 miles
    Test number
    233968686049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail555,681 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    555,681 miles
    Test number
    124277586415
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about T226 TEJ

Does T226 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 TEJ expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 TEJ?
The MOT on T226 TEJ expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 TEJ done?
T226 TEJ was recorded at 179,365 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021.
Has T226 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 TEJ has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T226 TEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T226 TEJ find?
T226 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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