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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T251 AJBMOT history

T251 AJB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,552 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 AJB
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 AJB was last recorded at 102,552 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2007: 80,768 miles, lower than 715,156 miles on 9 Mar 2006.

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
102,068 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,552 miles
  • 2025 – 102,068 miles
  • 2024 – 101,498 miles
  • 2023 – 100,396 miles
  • 2022 – 98,932 miles
  • 2021 – 97,423 miles
  • 2020 – 97,066 miles
  • 2019 – 96,786 miles
  • 2018 – 96,517 miles
  • 2017 – 96,364 miles
  • 2016 – 95,510 miles
  • 2015 – 94,523 miles
  • 2014 – 93,571 miles
  • 2013 – 92,346 miles
  • 2012 – 89,961 miles
  • 2011 – 88,529 miles
  • 2010 – 86,987 miles
  • 2009 – 84,468 miles
  • 2008 – 82,514 miles
  • 2007 – 80,768 miles
  • 2006 – 715,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,552 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Seat belts in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,552 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,552 miles
    Test number
    822089188628
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass102,068 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,068 miles
    Test number
    564191121518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,032 miles (+534)8 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    376456467622
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside corrosion evident engine mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion evident engine mounting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass101,498 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,498 miles
    Test number
    379768787725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,490 miles (+1,094)4 dangerous5 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    353234217240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass100,396 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,396 miles
    Test number
    221130397844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,377 miles (+1,445)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    919513361165
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass98,932 miles (+1,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    691920552490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass97,423 miles (+357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,423 miles
    Test number
    960848052066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass97,066 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,066 miles
    Test number
    145727587925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,786 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    316369217750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,517 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    514476411906
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHub seals weeping
    • AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition
  13. Pass96,364 miles (+854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    353357893866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition
  14. Pass95,510 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,510 miles
    Test number
    562149521290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition
  15. Pass94,523 miles (+952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    209737295091
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass93,571 miles (+1,225)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    958751804179
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NoteSeat belts in poor condition
  17. Pass92,346 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,346 miles
    Test number
    809000773082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,961 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    626093982032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,529 miles (+1,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,529 miles
    Test number
    138995371455
    • NoteFront brake pads 3/4 worn
  20. Fail86,987 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    110846670434
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass86,987 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    634716070033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,468 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,468 miles
    Test number
    270890479093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,514 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,514 miles
    Test number
    963126658095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    700331277031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,768 miles (-634,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    934471877055
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  26. Pass715,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    715,156 miles
    Test number
    384948166016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T251 AJB

Does T251 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T251 AJB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T251 AJB?
The MOT on T251 AJB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T251 AJB done?
T251 AJB was recorded at 102,552 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
Has T251 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 AJB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T251 AJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 AJB find?
T251 AJB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis.

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