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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T287 JJRMOT history

T287 JJR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,300 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 JJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 JJR was last recorded at 119,300 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,443 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
857 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,300 miles
  • 2025 – 118,443 miles
  • 2024 – 117,437 miles
  • 2023 – 116,606 miles
  • 2022 – 115,737 miles
  • 2021 – 114,951 miles
  • 2019 – 113,931 miles
  • 2018 – 112,979 miles
  • 2017 – 111,555 miles
  • 2016 – 109,773 miles
  • 2015 – 107,341 miles
  • 2014 – 104,513 miles
  • 2013 – 100,781 miles
  • 2012 – 96,603 miles
  • 2011 – 93,077 miles
  • 2010 – 89,175 miles
  • 2009 – 77,790 miles
  • 2008 – 64,396 miles
  • 2007 – 51,364 miles
  • 2006 – 42,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,300 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 3 of 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,300 miles (+857)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,300 miles
    Test number
    358233340971
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 3 of 4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,443 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    702269315678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,437 miles (+831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    614804944895
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,606 miles (+869)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    474772896600
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass115,737 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    310820824006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,951 miles (+1,020)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,951 miles
    Test number
    958962030594
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box and nearside drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass113,931 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,931 miles
    Test number
    606221440265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,979 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    106710859708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    979117992679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,554 miles (+1,781)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    592087334472
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at rear (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis cross member at gearbox (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked
    • AdvisoryCentre front seat base missing

  11. Pass109,773 miles (+2,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    901514127660
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass107,341 miles (+2,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    858155325215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass104,513 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    806777924248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail104,513 miles (+3,732)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    489075224276
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass100,781 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    325827423493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail100,781 miles (+4,178)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    999307323227
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass96,603 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    125939322273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    116904111240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThe front brake discs are corroding

  19. Fail93,073 miles (+3,898)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    139804611234
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThe front brake discs are corroding

  20. Fail89,175 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    394579630299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass89,175 miles (+11,385)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    973439230226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,790 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    674830749235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Pass77,790 miles (+13,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    683670849203
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass64,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    330442648224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,396 miles (+13,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    150150948243
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  26. Pass51,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    812407647256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,364 miles (+8,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    242776047281
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass42,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    311004746268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T287 JJR

Does T287 JJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 JJR is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T287 JJR?
The MOT on T287 JJR is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T287 JJR done?
T287 JJR was recorded at 119,300 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has T287 JJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 JJR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T287 JJR 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 JJR find?
T287 JJR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 3 of 4; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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