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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T482 LBJMOT history

T482 LBJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
149,766 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T482 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T482 LBJ was last recorded at 149,766 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,439 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,766 miles
  • 2023 – 138,720 miles
  • 2022 – 130,953 miles
  • 2021 – 121,505 miles
  • 2020 – 112,337 miles
  • 2019 – 108,814 miles
  • 2018 – 108,798 miles
  • 2017 – 107,762 miles
  • 2016 – 98,910 miles
  • 2015 – 90,348 miles
  • 2014 – 82,300 miles
  • 2013 – 70,860 miles
  • 2012 – 65,515 miles
  • 2011 – 63,063 miles
  • 2010 – 60,768 miles
  • 2009 – 58,199 miles
  • 2008 – 54,787 miles
  • 2007 – 51,910 miles
  • 2006 – 47,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,766 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,766 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,766 miles
    Test number
    731197914075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,439 miles (+10,719)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,439 miles
    Test number
    220459147581
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,720 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    736351688876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,953 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,953 miles
    Test number
    618148590530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,344 miles (+8,839)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    596608325952
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL TRAVEL TOO LONG (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,505 miles
    Test number
    682861229543
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,496 miles (+9,159)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    695000005472
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,337 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,337 miles
    Test number
    230749740862
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,202 miles (+3,388)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,202 miles
    Test number
    226824599081
    • MajorCentral Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear axle top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,814 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    568610375104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail108,808 miles (+10)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    289731562144
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end chalked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end chalked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,798 miles (+1,036)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    424591156595
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass107,762 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    430409483744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,910 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    270816143750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    969288178983
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail90,348 miles (+8,048)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    486078988077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass82,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    245038414317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,300 miles (+11,440)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    897208614357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass70,860 miles (+20)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,860 miles
    Test number
    598419213204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked

  20. Fail70,840 miles (+5,325)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    669898013239
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked

  21. Pass65,515 miles (+2,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    498786482190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass63,063 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    906455071135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is incomplete
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  23. Fail63,063 miles (+2,295)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    667205771191
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is incomplete
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  24. Pass60,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    630748380157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail60,768 miles (+2,569)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    811442480172
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass58,199 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    181007999134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,787 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    522338778119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,910 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    191789477184
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass47,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    960534086122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T482 LBJ

Does T482 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T482 LBJ expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T482 LBJ?
The MOT on T482 LBJ expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T482 LBJ done?
T482 LBJ was recorded at 149,766 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has T482 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T482 LBJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T482 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 T482 LBJ find?
T482 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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