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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T52 JNKMOT history

T52 JNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,658 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 JNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 JNK was last recorded at 160,658 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,658 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,658 miles
  • 2025 – 158,467 miles
  • 2024 – 150,866 miles
  • 2021 – 145,062 miles
  • 2020 – 136,502 miles
  • 2019 – 136,006 miles
  • 2018 – 135,664 miles
  • 2017 – 135,316 miles
  • 2016 – 134,929 miles
  • 2015 – 133,268 miles
  • 2014 – 133,076 miles
  • 2013 – 132,746 miles
  • 2012 – 127,165 miles
  • 2011 – 117,424 miles
  • 2010 – 107,953 miles
  • 2009 – 99,680 miles
  • 2008 – 91,188 miles
  • 2007 – 80,451 miles
  • 2006 – 71,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,658 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,658 miles
    Test number
    898815274723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,658 miles (+2,191)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,658 miles
    Test number
    726803564360
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,467 miles
    Test number
    340466411577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,467 miles (+7,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,467 miles
    Test number
    364439358599
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,866 miles (+5,804)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    960268371406
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  6. Pass145,062 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    266771609059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,927 miles (+8,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    668832713198
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass136,502 miles (+496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    408165890812
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft U.J has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,006 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    188135161327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,664 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,664 miles
    Test number
    775630335610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,316 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    546400952885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,929 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    282454079331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass133,268 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,268 miles
    Test number
    528758935121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,076 miles (+330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,076 miles
    Test number
    189135554490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass132,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,746 miles
    Test number
    847768853091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail132,746 miles (+5,581)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,746 miles
    Test number
    186098353056
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass127,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    136354752053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail127,165 miles (+9,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    505043152096
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass117,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,424 miles
    Test number
    778328231023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,424 miles (+9,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,424 miles
    Test number
    278058231071
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass107,953 miles (+8,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    861090740029
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass99,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    283582849009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,680 miles (+8,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    273262849070
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass91,188 miles (+10,737)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    413396848062
    • NoteDROP ARM GAITOR SPLIT
    • NoteHANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING CLOSE TO MAXIMUM RESERVE TRAVEL
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

  25. Pass80,451 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    574585047003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,050 miles
    Test number
    234977046022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,050 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,050 miles
    Test number
    782127846012
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about T52 JNK

Does T52 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 JNK is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 JNK?
The MOT on T52 JNK is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 JNK done?
T52 JNK was recorded at 160,658 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has T52 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 JNK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T52 JNK 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 T52 JNK find?
T52 JNK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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