
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
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))
Pass102,068 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,068 miles
- Test number
- 564191121518
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass101,498 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 101,498 miles
- Test number
- 379768787725
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass100,396 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 100,396 miles
- Test number
- 221130397844
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass97,066 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 97,066 miles
- Test number
- 145727587925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,786 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 316369217750
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass94,523 miles (+952)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,523 miles
- Test number
- 209737295091
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass92,346 miles (+2,385)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 92,346 miles
- Test number
- 809000773082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,961 miles (+1,432)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 89,961 miles
- Test number
- 626093982032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass86,987 miles (+2,519)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 86,987 miles
- Test number
- 634716070033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,468 miles (+1,954)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 84,468 miles
- Test number
- 270890479093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,514 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 82,514 miles
- Test number
- 963126658095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 80,768 miles
- Test number
- 700331277031
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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