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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T228 TEJMOT history

T228 TEJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 146,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,408 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 TEJ was last recorded at 146,408 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,330 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,078 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,408 miles
  • 2025 – 141,330 miles
  • 2024 – 135,778 miles
  • 2023 – 130,401 miles
  • 2022 – 124,772 miles
  • 2021 – 119,437 miles
  • 2020 – 113,685 miles
  • 2019 – 108,558 miles
  • 2018 – 103,613 miles
  • 2017 – 99,034 miles
  • 2016 – 94,336 miles
  • 2015 – 88,950 miles
  • 2014 – 84,634 miles
  • 2013 – 80,092 miles
  • 2012 – 75,143 miles
  • 2011 – 70,343 miles
  • 2010 – 64,623 miles
  • 2009 – 58,678 miles
  • 2008 – 53,462 miles
  • 2007 – 47,525 miles
  • 2006 – 40,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Bumper, inside has moderate corrosion. Secure at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush. Panhard Rod.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Moderate corrosion through out whole of chassis. Meets criteria at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    407453197116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,394 miles (+5,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,394 miles
    Test number
    804072442517
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,330 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,330 miles
    Test number
    534810352892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,778 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,778 miles
    Test number
    720204564460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,401 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,401 miles
    Test number
    615624544120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,390 miles (+5,618)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    841873642384
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,772 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,772 miles
    Test number
    172290888401
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper, inside has moderate corrosion. Secure at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush. Panhard Rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryModerate corrosion through out whole of chassis. Meets criteria at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,761 miles (+5,324)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,761 miles
    Test number
    313527361850
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near & Offside, axle Radius Arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Near & Offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper, inside has moderate corrosion. Secure at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush. Panhard Rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryModerate corrosion through out whole of chassis. Meets criteria at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,437 miles (+5,752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    694061043470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30mm damage, meets criteria at the time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass113,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    469070070292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,685 miles (+5,127)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    795902132189
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass108,558 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    448646114501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    161109689946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail103,603 miles (+4,569)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,603 miles
    Test number
    525028816902
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking No 4 injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass99,034 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    300647117294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,023 miles (+4,687)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    647880568271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 50%. Rear brakes may require adjustments/repairs

  17. Pass94,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    214292103749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail94,336 miles (+5,386)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    849974968914
    • FailureFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,950 miles (+4,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    748986315098
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,634 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,634 miles
    Test number
    897843744048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,092 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    549383243045
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass75,143 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    309609732085
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail74,957 miles (+4,614)1 dangerous5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    588735522074
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  24. Pass70,343 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    576232541089
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play
    • NoteRear prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

  25. Fail70,343 miles (+5,720)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    848562341089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play
    • NoteRear prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

  26. Pass64,623 miles (+5,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    530964530016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass58,678 miles (+5,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    220061529067
    • NoteSlight deterioration in front axle lateral tie bar bushes

  28. Fail53,462 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    610421938055
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass53,462 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    892301338050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,525 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    530275447001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Fail47,516 miles (+7,147)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    164384447487
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Pass40,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    272104736099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail40,369 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    434814336071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T228 TEJ

Does T228 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T228 TEJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T228 TEJ?
The MOT on T228 TEJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T228 TEJ done?
T228 TEJ was recorded at 146,408 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has T228 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 TEJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T228 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 T228 TEJ find?
T228 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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