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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T287 AJBMOT history

T287 AJB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,625 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 AJB was last recorded at 67,625 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,625 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,625 miles
  • 2024 – 66,942 miles
  • 2023 – 66,911 miles
  • 2022 – 66,854 miles
  • 2021 – 63,425 miles
  • 2020 – 63,163 miles
  • 2019 – 62,548 miles
  • 2018 – 61,836 miles
  • 2017 – 61,297 miles
  • 2016 – 60,490 miles
  • 2014 – 59,108 miles
  • 2012 – 57,490 miles
  • 2011 – 56,383 miles
  • 2010 – 55,893 miles
  • 2009 – 54,162 miles
  • 2008 – 52,584 miles
  • 2007 – 50,233 miles
  • 2006 – 47,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,625 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front bumper rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front floor rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear bumper rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,625 miles
    Test number
    754807790535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail67,625 miles (+683)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,625 miles
    Test number
    899933072279
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass66,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,942 miles
    Test number
    433099360054
    • AdvisoryFront bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail66,942 miles (+31)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,942 miles
    Test number
    138954191047
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass66,911 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    862398929554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass66,854 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    182649101794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail66,836 miles (+3,411)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    444952532774
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass63,425 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    347409886366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,163 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    432399454340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    540766531805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,548 miles (+712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    432494237390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass61,836 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    913758670286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,297 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    284774561855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,490 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    804626070423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,108 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    459866944331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,093 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    376623004090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,490 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    275551242300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,383 miles (+490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    578979451276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wall deteriorating
  19. Pass55,893 miles (+7)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    893959740237
    • NoteAir conditioning condenser core in poor condition
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside rear upper shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear step corroded and insecure
    • NoteSlight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint
  20. Fail55,886 miles (+1,724)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    651315340204
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir conditioning condenser core in poor condition
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on tread
    • NoteOffside rear upper shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear step corroded and insecure
    • NoteSlight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint
  21. Pass54,162 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,162 miles
    Test number
    872068559240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass52,584 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,584 miles
    Test number
    670975558217
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Fail52,580 miles (+2,347)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    674213358247
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush play
  24. Pass50,233 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,233 miles
    Test number
    321788347478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    310298046409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T287 AJB

Does T287 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 AJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T287 AJB?
The MOT on T287 AJB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T287 AJB done?
T287 AJB was recorded at 67,625 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,071 miles a year.
Has T287 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 AJB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T287 AJB 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 T287 AJB find?
T287 AJB passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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