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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T285 VAJMOT history

T285 VAJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 2 of 2 MOT tests, with 67,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,624 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
2
2 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 VAJ
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 VAJ was last recorded at 67,624 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,499 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,125 miles
Average per year
1,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,624 miles
  • 2022 – 63,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,624 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 29 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,624 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    494927193022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    648088842082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 VAJ

Does T285 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 VAJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 VAJ?
The MOT on T285 VAJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 VAJ done?
T285 VAJ was recorded at 67,624 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,025 miles a year.
Has T285 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
No. T285 VAJ has passed all 2 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T285 VAJ 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 T285 VAJ find?
T285 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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