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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T335 AJFMOT history

T335 AJF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
225,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T335 AJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T335 AJF was last recorded at 225,986 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2010: 147,524 miles, lower than 197,491 miles on 21 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,914 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
6,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,986 miles
  • 2024 – 223,914 miles
  • 2023 – 222,454 miles
  • 2022 – 220,983 miles
  • 2021 – 220,439 miles
  • 2019 – 217,280 miles
  • 2018 – 216,741 miles
  • 2017 – 207,287 miles
  • 2016 – 196,728 miles
  • 2015 – 184,546 miles
  • 2013 – 164,171 miles
  • 2012 – 156,399 miles
  • 2010 – 147,524 miles
  • 2009 – 197,491 miles
  • 2008 – 128,854 miles
  • 2007 – 120,836 miles
  • 2006 – 107,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,986 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger footwell/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop -front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear reflector missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,986 miles (+2,072)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    225,986 miles
    Test number
    839844664282
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger footwell/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop -front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass223,914 miles (+1,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    223,914 miles
    Test number
    115758549890
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt socket cover missing
  3. Pass222,454 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    222,454 miles
    Test number
    723366696840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail222,438 miles (+1,455)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,438 miles
    Test number
    314270807259
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass220,983 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    220,983 miles
    Test number
    139184326379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail220,971 miles (+532)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,971 miles
    Test number
    981721161923
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail220,439 miles (+3,159)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,439 miles
    Test number
    780660124868
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross section in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Passenger foot plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Still functions (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass217,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    217,280 miles
    Test number
    920163646014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail217,280 miles (+539)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,280 miles
    Test number
    614250836964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass216,741 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    216,741 miles
    Test number
    560947912971
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes worn
  11. Fail216,722 miles (+9,435)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,722 miles
    Test number
    914992129228
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes worn
  12. Pass207,287 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    207,287 miles
    Test number
    713482227880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail207,279 miles (+10,551)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,279 miles
    Test number
    872443674171
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing has play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing loose (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass196,728 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    196,728 miles
    Test number
    855386423862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail196,671 miles (+12,125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,671 miles
    Test number
    819453128669
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass184,546 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    184,546 miles
    Test number
    117285515456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Fail184,546 miles (+20,375)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,546 miles
    Test number
    548644715071
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass164,171 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    164,171 miles
    Test number
    126073563465
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail164,092 miles (+7,693)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,092 miles
    Test number
    878768753023
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass156,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,399 miles
    Test number
    168321262458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail156,399 miles (+8,875)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,399 miles
    Test number
    615501462075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass147,524 miles (-49,967)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    147,524 miles
    Test number
    273334390217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  23. Pass197,491 miles (+60,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    197,491 miles
    Test number
    630604269244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail137,491 miles (+8,637)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,491 miles
    Test number
    940547559286
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteO/s drag link end boot split
  25. Pass128,854 miles (+8,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    681251068294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass120,836 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    120,836 miles
    Test number
    800437457288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,814 miles (+10,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    573830687078
    • NoteLight switch insecure
  28. Pass107,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,018 miles
    Test number
    811230686092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T335 AJF

Does T335 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T335 AJF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T335 AJF?
The MOT on T335 AJF is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T335 AJF done?
T335 AJF was recorded at 225,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
Has T335 AJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T335 AJF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T335 AJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T335 AJF find?
T335 AJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger footwell/floor; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-frame crossmember, and 2 more.

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