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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T477 LBJMOT history

T477 LBJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
155,161 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 LBJ was last recorded at 155,161 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 14,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,468 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14,693 miles
Average per year
7,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,161 miles
  • 2022 – 140,468 miles
  • 2021 – 131,273 miles
  • 2020 – 124,134 miles
  • 2019 – 120,351 miles
  • 2018 – 113,036 miles
  • 2017 – 104,648 miles
  • 2016 – 98,758 miles
  • 2015 – 95,567 miles
  • 2014 – 88,062 miles
  • 2013 – 86,354 miles
  • 2012 – 81,301 miles
  • 2011 – 74,587 miles
  • 2010 – 66,543 miles
  • 2009 – 56,521 miles
  • 2008 – 48,098 miles
  • 2007 – 39,415 miles
  • 2006 – 29,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,161 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,161 miles (+14,693)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    467025587583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,468 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,468 miles
    Test number
    896484347805
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail140,468 miles (+9,195)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,468 miles
    Test number
    771729167289
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,273 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    766858543640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn movement, but not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail131,204 miles (+7,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    337392601402
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,134 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    572224625407
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail124,134 miles (+3,783)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    623307968808
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass120,351 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    634900383916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,036 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,036 miles
    Test number
    727161973889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,862 miles (+8,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    769799811474
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Pass104,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    207840717471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,648 miles (+5,890)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    581822032957
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff A frame (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    497858398360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail98,758 miles (+3,191)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    835169074074
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,567 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    165853615431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAuxiliary belt slightly perished
    • NoteRear diff upper ball joint boot split
    • NoteTransfer box damp with oil

  16. Fail95,567 miles (+7,505)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,567 miles
    Test number
    755219505005
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAuxiliary belt slightly perished
    • NoteRear diff upper ball joint boot split
    • NoteTransfer box damp with oil

  17. Pass88,062 miles (+1,708)12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    375003014065
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts

  18. Pass86,354 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,354 miles
    Test number
    339430573005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,301 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    179776962006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,287 miles (+6,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    135362762425
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass74,587 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,587 miles
    Test number
    147004951423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,543 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,543 miles
    Test number
    254770860078
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust joints rusty

  23. Fail66,543 miles (+10,022)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,543 miles
    Test number
    321470760088
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust joints rusty
    • NoteExhaust joints rusty

  24. Pass56,521 miles (+8,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    371274059022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal weaping

  25. Pass48,098 miles (+8,683)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    150587658430
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront diff weeping
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub seal weeping

  26. Pass39,415 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,415 miles
    Test number
    404734447098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,414 miles (+9,968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    251583547080
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass29,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    384257846009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,446 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    181836746479
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T477 LBJ

Does T477 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 LBJ expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 LBJ?
The MOT on T477 LBJ expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 LBJ done?
T477 LBJ was recorded at 155,161 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
Has T477 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 LBJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T477 LBJ 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 T477 LBJ find?
T477 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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