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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T237 TEJMOT history

T237 TEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,143 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T237 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T237 TEJ was last recorded at 126,143 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,576 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,567 miles
Average per year
2,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,143 miles
  • 2025 – 124,576 miles
  • 2024 – 123,586 miles
  • 2023 – 122,573 miles
  • 2022 – 121,197 miles
  • 2021 – 119,630 miles
  • 2020 – 117,900 miles
  • 2019 – 115,869 miles
  • 2018 – 114,307 miles
  • 2017 – 111,920 miles
  • 2016 – 109,647 miles
  • 2015 – 107,481 miles
  • 2014 – 105,294 miles
  • 2013 – 102,639 miles
  • 2012 – 98,724 miles
  • 2011 – 94,471 miles
  • 2010 – 90,130 miles
  • 2009 – 86,045 miles
  • 2008 – 80,403 miles
  • 2007 – 75,569 miles
  • 2006 – 69,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,143 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,143 miles
    Test number
    723079413378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,143 miles (+1,567)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,143 miles
    Test number
    389364394919
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    666765923208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,576 miles (+990)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,576 miles
    Test number
    169320789971
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,586 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    142099155338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,573 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    457534636410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,197 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,197 miles
    Test number
    565292696220
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,630 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    790442429144
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass117,900 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    459616541115
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail117,900 miles (+2,031)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    425997883980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass115,869 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    619412278622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,307 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    659343487665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,920 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    265294048268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,647 miles (+2,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    423166396019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both, near flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end slightly misaligned steering box to nearside wheel. (2.2.C.1b)

  15. Pass107,481 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    538798335182
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass105,294 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    486890454134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,137 miles (+2,498)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    827589334111
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass102,639 miles (+3,915)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    305542443150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront to rear main metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear crossmember badly rusted but not holed

  19. Pass98,724 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,724 miles
    Test number
    218934042157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    685443921101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail94,471 miles (+4,341)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    776433521147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail90,130 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    190552330132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass90,130 miles (+4,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    931462930113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass86,045 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,045 miles
    Test number
    413688949112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,888 miles (+5,485)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    693505739135
    • FailureNearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass80,403 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    402639508197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,285 miles (+4,716)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    234402508136
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  28. Fail75,569 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    212831747443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass75,569 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    273711747452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass69,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    820280336158
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T237 TEJ

Does T237 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T237 TEJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T237 TEJ?
The MOT on T237 TEJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T237 TEJ done?
T237 TEJ was recorded at 126,143 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
Has T237 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T237 TEJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T237 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 T237 TEJ find?
T237 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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