
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T346 AJFMOT history
T346 AJF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,804 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T346 AJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T346 AJF was last recorded at 87,804 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,801 miles · 12 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,804 miles
- 2025 – 87,634 miles
- 2024 – 87,283 miles
- 2022 – 86,405 miles
- 2021 – 85,923 miles
- 2020 – 85,171 miles
- 2019 – 83,699 miles
- 2018 – 82,578 miles
- 2017 – 81,421 miles
- 2016 – 81,351 miles
- 2014 – 79,812 miles
- 2013 – 78,089 miles
- 2012 – 76,103 miles
- 2011 – 74,704 miles
- 2010 – 73,482 miles
- 2009 – 71,997 miles
- 2008 – 69,830 miles
- 2007 – 66,871 miles
- 2006 – 63,217 miles
- 2005 – 59,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Steering damper bush worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,804 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,804 miles
- Test number
- 519366692816
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,801 miles (+167)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,801 miles
- Test number
- 143934884873
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,634 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 87,634 miles
- Test number
- 435296524273
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,630 miles (+347)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,630 miles
- Test number
- 902429842183
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
Pass87,283 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,283 miles
- Test number
- 210179161680
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,283 miles (+878)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,283 miles
- Test number
- 649373407722
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,405 miles (+482)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,405 miles
- Test number
- 725459558635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,923 miles (+752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 85,923 miles
- Test number
- 884943871334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass85,171 miles (+1,472)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,171 miles
- Test number
- 129002621395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,699 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,699 miles
- Test number
- 229250032427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail83,699 miles (+1,121)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,699 miles
- Test number
- 616485728814
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,578 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 82,578 miles
- Test number
- 228754204943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Fail82,578 miles (+1,157)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,578 miles
- Test number
- 852850548605
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass81,421 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 81,421 miles
- Test number
- 908189977996
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass81,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,351 miles
- Test number
- 161924113187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,346 miles (+1,534)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,346 miles
- Test number
- 381528451728
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass79,812 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 735467484219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,089 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,089 miles
- Test number
- 626062183202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,103 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,103 miles
- Test number
- 789625982282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,704 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,704 miles
- Test number
- 345840181286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,482 miles (+3)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 73,482 miles
- Test number
- 103718080279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFails 1st smoke test passed 2nd try
- NoteNearside rear [inwards facing seat]seat belt webbing is contamibnated??
- NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking nearside swilel seal weeping
- NotePlay in steering box drop arm ball joint, lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint
- NoteRear tie bar bushes are debonding
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
Fail73,479 miles (+1,482)8 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,479 miles
- Test number
- 864555280292
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFails 1st smoke test passed 2nd try
- NoteNearside rear [inwards facing seat]seat belt webbing is contamibnated??
- NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking nearside swilel seal weeping
- NotePlay in steering box drop arm ball joint, lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint
- NoteRear tie bar bushes are debonding
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
Pass71,997 miles (+2,167)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 71,997 miles
- Test number
- 931627189299
- NoteBoth front swivel seals are weeping
- NoteFront registration plate is partly obscured by front bumper, rear registration plate is starting to delaminate
- NoteFront windscreen wiper blades are in poor condition
- NoteFuel cap stiff to open
- NoteJudder from front brakes, offside worse.
- NoteNearside rear seat belt webbing is very stiff, appears to be contaminated?
- NoteRear service brake efficiency seems low
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
- NoteStrongly advise, rear exhaust outlet pipe is blowing along weld seam, bent and corroded thru at outlet end
- NoteVery strongly advise, rear cross member has corrosion perforation but body mount security is not significantly affected. rear chassis rails to cross member joints are heavilly corroded but not perforated [both sides]
Pass69,830 miles (+2,959)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 69,830 miles
- Test number
- 964110188295
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront wipers starting to split
- NoteOff side front swivel leaking
Pass66,871 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 66,871 miles
- Test number
- 341411387448
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front auxilliary lamp not working
Fail66,871 miles (+3,654)8 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,871 miles
- Test number
- 941031487296
- Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front auxilliary lamp not working
Pass63,217 miles (+3,851)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 63,217 miles
- Test number
- 641656976273
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWasher bottle leaking
Pass59,366 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 59,366 miles
- Test number
- 133759765211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail59,366 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,366 miles
- Test number
- 260879765204
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T346 AJF
- Does T346 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T346 AJF is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T346 AJF?
- The MOT on T346 AJF is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T346 AJF done?
- T346 AJF was recorded at 87,804 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
- Has T346 AJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T346 AJF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T346 AJF 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 T346 AJF find?
- T346 AJF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: steering box leaking oil; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush, and 5 more.
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