
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass216,741 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 216,741 miles
- Test number
- 560947912971
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes worn
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
Pass207,287 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 207,287 miles
- Test number
- 713482227880
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass196,728 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 196,728 miles
- Test number
- 855386423862
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass164,171 miles (+79)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 164,171 miles
- Test number
- 126073563465
- NoteOil leak
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
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)
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)
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
Pass197,491 miles (+60,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 197,491 miles
- Test number
- 630604269244
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass120,836 miles (+3,022)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 120,836 miles
- Test number
- 800437457288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,814 miles (+10,796)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 117,814 miles
- Test number
- 573830687078
- NoteLight switch insecure
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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