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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T22 JDTMOT history

T22 JDT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,379 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T22 JDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T22 JDT was last recorded at 161,379 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 10,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,735 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,644 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,379 miles
  • 2025 – 150,735 miles
  • 2024 – 138,811 miles
  • 2023 – 125,775 miles
  • 2022 – 114,059 miles
  • 2020 – 98,000 miles
  • 2019 – 92,950 miles
  • 2018 – 88,669 miles
  • 2017 – 81,800 miles
  • 2016 – 81,565 miles
  • 2015 – 80,882 miles
  • 2014 – 79,617 miles
  • 2013 – 77,172 miles
  • 2012 – 73,928 miles
  • 2011 – 67,434 miles
  • 2010 – 60,176 miles
  • 2009 – 54,797 miles
  • 2008 – 50,514 miles
  • 2007 – 43,503 miles
  • 2006 – 34,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,379 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,379 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,379 miles
    Test number
    800501421739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,735 miles (+11,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,735 miles
    Test number
    794005298354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,811 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    526808886548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,775 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    739858079945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,059 miles (+16,059)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,059 miles
    Test number
    353334850998
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass98,000 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    806686089425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,950 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    655523220330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,669 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    361621183489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    723087965368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail81,800 miles (+235)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    822822798718
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass81,565 miles (+683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    223436112280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass80,882 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    536226365321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass79,617 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    256022574252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass77,172 miles (+3,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    965749063227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass73,928 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    378810372223
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front hub oil seal leaking
  16. Fail73,924 miles (+6,490)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    396259062455
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front hub oil seal leaking
  17. Pass67,434 miles (+7,258)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    877072371233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
  18. Pass60,176 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    632100570255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,797 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    851684869212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    341917978407
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail50,514 miles (+300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    962877978261
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass50,214 miles (+6,711)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,214 miles
    Test number
    161360518221
    • NoteDrivers seat slighty damaged
    • NoteFront no plate slighty damaged
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
  23. Fail43,503 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    802265907283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage.
    • NoteO/s rear wheel slight binding.
  24. Pass43,503 miles (+9,099)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    843595007254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage.
    • NoteO/s rear wheel slight binding.
  25. Pass34,404 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    333850706481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,382 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    393429096191
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about T22 JDT

Does T22 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T22 JDT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T22 JDT?
The MOT on T22 JDT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T22 JDT done?
T22 JDT was recorded at 161,379 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has T22 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T22 JDT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T22 JDT 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 T22 JDT find?
T22 JDT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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