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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T3 RJLMOT history

T3 RJL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,774 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 RJL was last recorded at 114,774 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,266 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
508 miles
Average per year
3,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,774 miles
  • 2021 – 114,266 miles
  • 2020 – 113,595 miles
  • 2019 – 112,586 miles
  • 2018 – 111,562 miles
  • 2017 – 111,307 miles
  • 2016 – 106,075 miles
  • 2015 – 99,237 miles
  • 2014 – 92,622 miles
  • 2013 – 84,571 miles
  • 2012 – 75,982 miles
  • 2010 – 72,628 miles
  • 2009 – 69,540 miles
  • 2008 – 67,574 miles
  • 2007 – 63,892 miles
  • 2006 – 56,958 miles
  • 2005 – 49,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,774 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,774 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    170919711628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,266 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    249467771249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,595 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    255975311662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,586 miles (+1,024)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    840117612624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both Trailing arm bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass111,562 miles (+255)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    698745887389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCondition of chassis (rusty) .

  6. Pass111,307 miles (+5,232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    428996718510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass106,075 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    619290891265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail106,074 miles (+6,837)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    494086922635
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass99,237 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    405260135077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail99,237 miles (+6,615)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    136427325429
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass92,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    328721824010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,622 miles (+8,051)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    647261724045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass84,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    995020533095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,571 miles (+8,589)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    745105823045
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass75,982 miles (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    439020412092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass72,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    412842710429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,628 miles (+3,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    711952210385
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass69,540 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    832454419318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,574 miles (+3,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    523783218380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass63,892 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,892 miles
    Test number
    313453217379
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail63,828 miles (+6,870)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    750430417397
    • DangerousFront propshaft loose at both ends
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureLoading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass56,958 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    493832516494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,937 miles (+7,308)12 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    382904906375
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Pass49,629 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    610832415312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,565 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    311096905365
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T3 RJL

Does T3 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 RJL is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 RJL?
The MOT on T3 RJL is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 RJL done?
T3 RJL was recorded at 114,774 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 3,264 miles a year.
Has T3 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 RJL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T3 RJL 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 T3 RJL find?
T3 RJL passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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