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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T315 JCHMOT history

T315 JCH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
145,690 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T315 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T315 JCH was last recorded at 145,690 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,370 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
1,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,690 miles
  • 2024 – 145,370 miles
  • 2023 – 145,250 miles
  • 2022 – 144,678 miles
  • 2021 – 144,019 miles
  • 2019 – 143,813 miles
  • 2018 – 143,804 miles
  • 2015 – 143,499 miles
  • 2013 – 143,296 miles
  • 2012 – 142,292 miles
  • 2011 – 140,411 miles
  • 2008 – 137,524 miles
  • 2007 – 133,578 miles
  • 2006 – 125,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,690 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,690 miles (+320)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,690 miles
    Test number
    349895272470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass145,370 miles (+120)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,370 miles
    Test number
    422993545102
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,250 miles (+572)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,250 miles
    Test number
    986299018671
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,678 miles
    Test number
    633912587125
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail144,678 miles (+659)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,678 miles
    Test number
    713436554093
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass144,019 miles (+206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,019 miles
    Test number
    999144121107
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass143,813 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,813 miles
    Test number
    425653220812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass143,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    839283009626
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail143,804 miles (+305)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    239498639795
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass143,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,499 miles
    Test number
    726334665068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,499 miles (+203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,499 miles
    Test number
    917764865029
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass143,296 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,296 miles
    Test number
    538958943271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,292 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,292 miles
    Test number
    638509012260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,411 miles (+2,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,411 miles
    Test number
    236053281064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass137,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    137,524 miles
    Test number
    600962968279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,524 miles (+3,946)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,524 miles
    Test number
    330703458469
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass133,578 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    291439837013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,557 miles (+7,772)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    564132137040
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f mud flap insecure
    • NoteSteering wheel worn

  19. Pass125,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    702456376008
    • NotePlay in rear drive out put shaft

Questions about T315 JCH

Does T315 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T315 JCH expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T315 JCH?
The MOT on T315 JCH expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T315 JCH done?
T315 JCH was recorded at 145,690 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 1,056 miles a year.
Has T315 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T315 JCH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T315 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 T315 JCH find?
T315 JCH failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached; offside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger next to anti roll bar mount, and 1 more.

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