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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T35 UHJMOT history

T35 UHJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,615 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 UHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 UHJ was last recorded at 171,615 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,790 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,825 miles
Average per year
5,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,615 miles
  • 2025 – 168,790 miles
  • 2024 – 165,949 miles
  • 2023 – 162,938 miles
  • 2022 – 159,993 miles
  • 2021 – 156,377 miles
  • 2020 – 153,188 miles
  • 2019 – 150,159 miles
  • 2018 – 146,858 miles
  • 2017 – 143,463 miles
  • 2016 – 139,182 miles
  • 2015 – 134,439 miles
  • 2013 – 121,901 miles
  • 2012 – 116,581 miles
  • 2011 – 104,602 miles
  • 2010 – 96,419 miles
  • 2009 – 88,681 miles
  • 2008 – 77,382 miles
  • 2007 – 66,439 miles
  • 2006 – 59,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above diff (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,615 miles (+2,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,615 miles
    Test number
    408251562364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass168,790 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,790 miles
    Test number
    338340491687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,949 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,949 miles
    Test number
    771741809484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,924 miles (+2,986)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,924 miles
    Test number
    175960291660
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,938 miles (+2,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,938 miles
    Test number
    590345808765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryTransfer box oil leak

  6. Pass159,993 miles (+3,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,993 miles
    Test number
    507152180195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded

  7. Pass156,377 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,377 miles
    Test number
    549544318498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,188 miles (+3,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,188 miles
    Test number
    948536627303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,159 miles (+3,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,159 miles
    Test number
    274634388629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal starting to leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass146,858 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,858 miles
    Test number
    798527379832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,463 miles (+4,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,463 miles
    Test number
    753842226476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass139,182 miles (+4,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,182 miles
    Test number
    292858131647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades

  13. Pass134,439 miles (+12,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,439 miles
    Test number
    449334505249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,901 miles (+17)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    266308993039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint corroded & has slight blow

  15. Fail121,884 miles (+5,303)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,884 miles
    Test number
    135225993054
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint corroded & has slight blow

  16. Pass116,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,581 miles
    Test number
    827341602120
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail116,581 miles (+11,979)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,581 miles
    Test number
    956201602113
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass104,602 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    647621991056
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall crack in nearside front headlamp
    • NoteVery slight pitting on offside rear brake disc inner edge

  19. Fail104,602 miles (+8,183)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    696561491021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall crack in nearside front headlamp
    • NoteVery slight pitting on offside rear brake disc inner edge

  20. Pass96,419 miles (+7,738)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    960540790075
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFaiding on front number plate
    • NoteHand brake travel getting high
    • NoteNsf head lamp cracked
    • NoteWiper blades torn

  21. Pass88,681 miles (+11,299)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    451581299033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate backing starting to fade
    • NoteNearside front headlight lens cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked around outer side wall

  22. Pass77,382 miles (+10,943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,382 miles
    Test number
    904968888059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  23. Pass66,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    124020797420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,439 miles (+7,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    412250297097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass59,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    681821096029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 UHJ

Does T35 UHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 UHJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T35 UHJ?
The MOT on T35 UHJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 UHJ done?
T35 UHJ was recorded at 171,615 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
Has T35 UHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 UHJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T35 UHJ 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 T35 UHJ find?
T35 UHJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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