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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T232 TEJMOT history

T232 TEJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 245,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
245,615 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 TEJ was last recorded at 245,615 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 120,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2009: 59,235 miles, lower than 65,906 miles on 3 Apr 2008.
  • 7 May 2013: 84,013 miles, lower than 84,093 miles on 30 Apr 2013.

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
125,148 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
120,467 miles
Average per year
9,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,615 miles
  • 2025 – 125,148 miles
  • 2018 – 122,836 miles
  • 2017 – 116,157 miles
  • 2016 – 110,098 miles
  • 2015 – 102,538 miles
  • 2014 – 92,597 miles
  • 2013 – 84,013 miles
  • 2012 – 79,456 miles
  • 2011 – 75,500 miles
  • 2010 – 72,300 miles
  • 2009 – 59,239 miles
  • 2008 – 65,906 miles
  • 2007 – 60,447 miles
  • 2006 – 56,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,615 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tow bar socket not present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All 4 coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underneath of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,615 miles (+120,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    245,615 miles
    Test number
    407438117153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,148 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    890553947138
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket not present

  3. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451041998326
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDash does not illuminate
    • AdvisorySteering box damp
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket not present

  4. Pass122,836 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    856786459332
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle corroded

  5. Fail122,819 miles (+6,662)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,819 miles
    Test number
    745700612569
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass116,157 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    277650731154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail116,145 miles (+6,047)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,145 miles
    Test number
    728775933476
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass110,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    334549669922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,098 miles (+7,560)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    936724495548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass102,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    907758615138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,534 miles (+9,937)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,534 miles
    Test number
    248758115140
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass92,597 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    128743944156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,557 miles (+8,544)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    548630524179
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass84,013 miles (-80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    565467023136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  15. Fail84,093 miles (+4,637)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    598240423113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  16. Pass79,456 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    288625122198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail79,456 miles (+3,956)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    607905622191
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass75,500 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    268065921414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  19. Fail75,500 miles (+3,200)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    609613521124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  20. Pass72,300 miles (+13,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    784240220184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,239 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    480326999017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,235 miles (-6,671)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    901613199018
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  23. Pass65,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    373614998002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,906 miles (+5,459)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    714853898030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass60,447 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,447 miles
    Test number
    793731967006
    • NoteRepairs as fail 23/02

  26. Fail60,417 miles (+4,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    721984057009
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass56,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    944395656089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T232 TEJ

Does T232 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T232 TEJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T232 TEJ?
The MOT on T232 TEJ 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 T232 TEJ done?
T232 TEJ was recorded at 245,615 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,380 miles a year.
Has T232 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 TEJ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T232 TEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T232 TEJ find?
T232 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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