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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T306 JCHMOT history

T306 JCH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
192,419 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T306 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T306 JCH was last recorded at 192,419 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,365 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,419 miles
  • 2023 – 192,365 miles
  • 2019 – 192,318 miles
  • 2018 – 188,591 miles
  • 2017 – 183,067 miles
  • 2015 – 177,323 miles
  • 2014 – 176,604 miles
  • 2013 – 165,166 miles
  • 2012 – 157,136 miles
  • 2011 – 153,575 miles
  • 2010 – 148,632 miles
  • 2009 – 141,777 miles
  • 2008 – 135,613 miles
  • 2007 – 128,966 miles
  • 2006 – 111,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,419 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,419 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,419 miles
    Test number
    148186679712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,365 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    192,365 miles
    Test number
    842211153243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass192,318 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    192,318 miles
    Test number
    116845825013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail192,311 miles (+3,720)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,311 miles
    Test number
    657226390170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    791938026757
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail188,591 miles (+5,524)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,591 miles
    Test number
    142732975729
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass183,067 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    183,067 miles
    Test number
    686546523061
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail183,061 miles (+5,738)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,061 miles
    Test number
    543241236822
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass177,323 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    177,323 miles
    Test number
    316691215860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass176,604 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    176,604 miles
    Test number
    309851754343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail176,600 miles (+11,434)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,600 miles
    Test number
    407601654481
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass165,166 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    165,166 miles
    Test number
    568809533359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,136 miles (+3,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    876725042382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass153,575 miles (+4,943)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    153,575 miles
    Test number
    597381971275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/S repeater lens damaged but not affecting light output
    • NoteN/S/F body slightly damaged
    • NoteN/S/R bump stop missing

  15. Pass148,632 miles (+6,855)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    148,632 miles
    Test number
    521486860266
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  16. Pass141,777 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    141,777 miles
    Test number
    241220469442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    135,613 miles
    Test number
    542496538141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,613 miles (+6,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,613 miles
    Test number
    321026838168
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass128,966 miles (+16,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    392766397082
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass111,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    552646386003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,985 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    363771786015
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T306 JCH

Does T306 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T306 JCH expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T306 JCH?
The MOT on T306 JCH expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T306 JCH done?
T306 JCH was recorded at 192,419 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has T306 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T306 JCH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T306 JCH 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 T306 JCH find?
T306 JCH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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