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Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T495 AJMMOT history

T495 AJM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,168 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 AJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T495 AJM was last recorded at 181,168 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,298 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
6,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,168 miles
  • 2023 – 179,298 miles
  • 2021 – 177,537 miles
  • 2020 – 174,799 miles
  • 2019 – 171,899 miles
  • 2018 – 164,414 miles
  • 2017 – 149,202 miles
  • 2016 – 132,880 miles
  • 2015 – 116,523 miles
  • 2014 – 100,879 miles
  • 2013 – 87,203 miles
  • 2012 – 76,511 miles
  • 2011 – 64,571 miles
  • 2010 – 59,905 miles
  • 2009 – 58,416 miles
  • 2008 – 57,022 miles
  • 2007 – 55,290 miles
  • 2006 – 53,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,168 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing still functional (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer door handle damaged but still able to open from outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,168 miles (+1,870)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,168 miles
    Test number
    897417485960
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing still functional (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,298 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    179,298 miles
    Test number
    110386779596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,537 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,537 miles
    Test number
    552274998207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,799 miles (+2,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,799 miles
    Test number
    768659382905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass171,899 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,899 miles
    Test number
    932936365026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door handle damaged but still able to open from outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing not present (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail171,891 miles (+7,477)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,891 miles
    Test number
    748769299054
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door handle damaged but still able to open from outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing not present (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass164,414 miles (+15,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,414 miles
    Test number
    777832617974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed fixing one side broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass149,202 miles (+16,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,202 miles
    Test number
    765641788154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExtensive welded repairs to both rear chassis rails

  9. Pass132,880 miles (+16,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    825033724523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass116,523 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    336005185081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteCustomer comented on intermitent abs light coming on,working correctly at time of test

  11. Fail116,517 miles (+15,638)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    746385885073
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteCustomer comented on intermitent abs light coming on,working correctly at time of test

  12. Pass100,879 miles (+13,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,879 miles
    Test number
    879103584025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt buckle plastic casing missing

  13. Pass87,203 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    108349173082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail87,124 miles (+10,613)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    305818273014
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass76,511 miles (+11,940)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    327329172097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle outer casing missing but works all ok.

  16. Pass64,571 miles (+4,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    396835851035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper stalk loose all functioning correctly

  17. Pass59,905 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    453853680080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,416 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,416 miles
    Test number
    170148069413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,022 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    793221998118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,290 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    890176477113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    291705496191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T495 AJM

Does T495 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T495 AJM is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T495 AJM?
The MOT on T495 AJM is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T495 AJM done?
T495 AJM was recorded at 181,168 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,556 miles a year.
Has T495 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 AJM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T495 AJM 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 T495 AJM find?
T495 AJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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