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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T351 LCJMOT history

T351 LCJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,510 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T351 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T351 LCJ was last recorded at 151,510 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,163 miles · 10 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
347 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,510 miles
  • 2024 – 151,163 miles
  • 2022 – 151,072 miles
  • 2021 – 145,101 miles
  • 2020 – 144,678 miles
  • 2019 – 142,893 miles
  • 2018 – 141,929 miles
  • 2017 – 134,217 miles
  • 2016 – 127,464 miles
  • 2015 – 120,643 miles
  • 2014 – 106,433 miles
  • 2013 – 96,693 miles
  • 2012 – 89,275 miles
  • 2011 – 77,424 miles
  • 2010 – 70,167 miles
  • 2009 – 59,993 miles
  • 2008 – 53,241 miles
  • 2007 – 44,388 miles
  • 2006 – 37,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    575830339779
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,510 miles (+347)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,510 miles
    Test number
    156826283496
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,163 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,163 miles
    Test number
    701039722355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,072 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,072 miles
    Test number
    234312127023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,101 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    205770149221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle subject to restorative repairs

  6. Pass144,678 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,678 miles
    Test number
    338565960548
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,893 miles (+964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,893 miles
    Test number
    617254439869
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,929 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    752341667755
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear alxe diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub oil seal leaking

  9. Fail141,929 miles (+7,712)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    700308572068
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear alxe diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub oil seal leaking

  10. Pass134,217 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    884706111460
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Fail133,935 miles (+6,471)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,935 miles
    Test number
    308918432459
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working indicator arm broken (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass127,464 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    831703353784
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flixe joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail127,464 miles (+6,821)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    465870117915
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flixe joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass120,643 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,643 miles
    Test number
    497728393097
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and driff

  15. Fail120,562 miles (+14,129)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    279456097315
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and driff

  16. Pass106,433 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    717215224364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail106,433 miles (+9,740)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    778165324342
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass96,693 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    439998803427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

  19. Fail96,692 miles (+7,417)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    706998103346
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

  20. Pass89,275 miles (+14)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    175182922311
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern poor
    • NoteO/s/f and both rear tyres slightly perished

  21. Fail89,261 miles (+15)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    778521922344
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern poor
    • NoteO/s/f and both rear tyres slightly perished
    • NotePossible power steering fluid leak from around steering box area

  22. Fail89,246 miles (+11,822)8 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    985823312388
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly perished
    • NoteExhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam pattern poor

  23. Pass77,424 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    389485961168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    271594770073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,167 miles (+10,174)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    572979760024
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass59,993 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    831622629061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    202181028099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,241 miles (+8,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    623141128028
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  29. Pass44,388 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    663506417031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    414720126070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T351 LCJ

Does T351 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T351 LCJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T351 LCJ?
The MOT on T351 LCJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T351 LCJ done?
T351 LCJ was recorded at 151,510 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has T351 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T351 LCJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T351 LCJ 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 T351 LCJ find?
T351 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: hydraulic leak, but not excessive.

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