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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T441 JFCMOT history

T441 JFC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,935 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T441 JFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T441 JFC was last recorded at 173,935 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,878 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,935 miles
  • 2025 – 171,903 miles
  • 2024 – 170,483 miles
  • 2023 – 168,456 miles
  • 2022 – 165,470 miles
  • 2012 – 134,492 miles
  • 2011 – 127,987 miles
  • 2010 – 122,802 miles
  • 2009 – 115,812 miles
  • 2008 – 108,665 miles
  • 2006 – 102,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,935 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,935 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,935 miles
    Test number
    609777960618
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail173,878 miles (+1,975)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,878 miles
    Test number
    561231089979
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass171,903 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    205834016483
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail171,903 miles (+1,420)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    939479193398
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass170,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,483 miles
    Test number
    277340702385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking

  6. Fail170,483 miles (+2,027)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,483 miles
    Test number
    727655602808
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen inop (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal leaking

  7. Pass168,456 miles (+2,986)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,456 miles
    Test number
    835956697305
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass165,470 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    985747836319
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail165,447 miles (+6)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,447 miles
    Test number
    718683958698
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail165,441 miles (+30,949)2 dangerous17 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,441 miles
    Test number
    400038990614
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass134,492 miles (+6,505)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    139018282129
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis.

  12. Pass127,987 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,987 miles
    Test number
    605581221228
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Fail127,871 miles (+5,069)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,871 miles
    Test number
    729988411276
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass122,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    370248400457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,802 miles (+6,990)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    752472200263
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass115,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    214703549135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,812 miles (+7,147)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    291593139497
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass108,665 miles (+6,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    744798448133
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass102,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,357 miles
    Test number
    254312706279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T441 JFC

Does T441 JFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T441 JFC is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T441 JFC?
The MOT on T441 JFC is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T441 JFC done?
T441 JFC was recorded at 173,935 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has T441 JFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T441 JFC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T441 JFC 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 T441 JFC find?
T441 JFC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive diff cracked; nearside seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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