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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T551 JOPMOT history

T551 JOP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,942 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 JOP
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 JOP was last recorded at 106,942 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,084 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
3,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,942 miles
  • 2025 – 104,084 miles
  • 2024 – 101,278 miles
  • 2023 – 98,656 miles
  • 2022 – 95,646 miles
  • 2021 – 90,459 miles
  • 2020 – 89,131 miles
  • 2019 – 86,936 miles
  • 2017 – 85,185 miles
  • 2016 – 81,615 miles
  • 2015 – 78,485 miles
  • 2014 – 74,916 miles
  • 2013 – 70,749 miles
  • 2012 – 65,732 miles
  • 2011 – 61,286 miles
  • 2010 – 57,630 miles
  • 2009 – 54,379 miles
  • 2008 – 50,590 miles
  • 2007 – 44,489 miles
  • 2006 – 38,991 miles
  • 2005 – 33,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,942 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 Front out rigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front out rigger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,942 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    405117279985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,084 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,084 miles
    Test number
    198461950124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,278 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    973643446884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,656 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    591711064442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,646 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    165484109996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,459 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    584570248816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,131 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    685216091501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,123 miles (+2,187)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,123 miles
    Test number
    124141279445
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint at steering box & gaiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure out rigger not welded on top (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring/shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure outrigger not welded on top (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses poorly secured to body
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake beginning to bind
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chasis cross brace for triangular suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  9. Pass86,936 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    335678337641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    865435639393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded

  11. Fail85,185 miles (+3,570)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    518845710296
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat support starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat support starting to corrode

  12. Pass81,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    411391297087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail81,615 miles (+3,130)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    576905736956
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    868620366643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded not to excess

  15. Fail78,485 miles (+3,569)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    799814818766
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded not to excess

  16. Pass74,916 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    327165694272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,906 miles (+4,157)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,906 miles
    Test number
    387134594435
    • FailureAdditional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass70,749 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,749 miles
    Test number
    406433003492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    728185602362
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  20. Fail65,722 miles (+4,436)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    616495302305
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  21. Pass61,286 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    689295201352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,273 miles (+3,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,273 miles
    Test number
    608054001385
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass57,630 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    804352690243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass54,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    164501309377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,379 miles (+3,789)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    920341509395
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass50,590 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    753285098270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    521178697295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,488 miles (+5,497)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    792858197257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,991 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    381449196461
    • AdvisorySteering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  30. Pass33,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    423230205313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 JOP

Does T551 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 JOP is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 JOP?
The MOT on T551 JOP is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 JOP done?
T551 JOP was recorded at 106,942 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
Has T551 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 JOP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T551 JOP 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 T551 JOP find?
T551 JOP passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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