
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
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.
- 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
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
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.
Pass179,365 miles (+218)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 179,365 miles
- Test number
- 523949012434
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass144,962 miles (+165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 144,962 miles
- Test number
- 830558139442
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass108,148 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 108,148 miles
- Test number
- 655550453024
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass92,450 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 92,450 miles
- Test number
- 317820111004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass81,649 miles (-655,613)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 81,649 miles
- Test number
- 632619400021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass737,262 miles (+5,060)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 737,262 miles
- Test number
- 291649898048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass644,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 644,448 miles
- Test number
- 490031677018
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass555,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 555,681 miles
- Test number
- 233968686049
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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