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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T4 JLWMOT history

T4 JLW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,211 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 JLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 JLW was last recorded at 82,211 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2014: 56,981 miles, lower than 58,044 miles on 19 Feb 2013.
  • 15 Feb 2017: 64,564 miles, lower than 102,906 miles on 18 Mar 2016.
  • 18 Feb 2019: 68,324 miles, lower than 68,848 miles on 8 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,400 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,211 miles
  • 2024 – 81,400 miles
  • 2023 – 78,472 miles
  • 2022 – 75,569 miles
  • 2021 – 72,785 miles
  • 2020 – 71,454 miles
  • 2019 – 68,328 miles
  • 2018 – 68,848 miles
  • 2017 – 64,564 miles
  • 2016 – 102,906 miles
  • 2015 – 60,938 miles
  • 2014 – 56,981 miles
  • 2013 – 58,044 miles
  • 2012 – 56,477 miles
  • 2011 – 54,682 miles
  • 2010 – 53,287 miles
  • 2009 – 51,909 miles
  • 2008 – 50,239 miles
  • 2007 – 47,937 miles
  • 2006 – 46,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,211 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,211 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    236408419494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,400 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    561897653817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,472 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    612537193119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,569 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    454091356072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass72,785 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    973605355876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,454 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    560186582432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,328 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    269756427352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,324 miles (-524)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    541666363097
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,848 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    945867780684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,846 miles (+2,282)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    653713606670
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  11. Pass64,564 miles (-38,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    530618879670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    441425931269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,906 miles (+41,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    948496062040
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass60,938 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    935147545034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    708769244045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,981 miles (-1,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    695459144070
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass58,044 miles (+1,567)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    165590153405
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cracking

  18. Pass56,477 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    805946942083
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

  19. Fail56,477 miles (+1,795)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    117815042089
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

  20. Pass54,682 miles (+1,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    177245231013
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  21. Pass53,287 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    901848740085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,909 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    682488149080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,239 miles (+2,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    623283448071
    • NoteDrop arm dust cover split

  24. Pass47,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    184415747452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,937 miles (+1,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    621485747017
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass46,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    632219146062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 JLW

Does T4 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 JLW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 JLW?
The MOT on T4 JLW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 JLW done?
T4 JLW was recorded at 82,211 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has T4 JLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 JLW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T4 JLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 18 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 JLW find?
T4 JLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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