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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T562 LJWMOT history

T562 LJW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,593 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T562 LJW
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T562 LJW was last recorded at 105,593 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,462 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,131 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,593 miles
  • 2025 – 103,462 miles
  • 2023 – 102,789 miles
  • 2021 – 102,762 miles
  • 2020 – 94,610 miles
  • 2019 – 92,926 miles
  • 2018 – 91,650 miles
  • 2016 – 88,323 miles
  • 2015 – 85,114 miles
  • 2014 – 77,140 miles
  • 2013 – 73,124 miles
  • 2012 – 72,264 miles
  • 2011 – 71,152 miles
  • 2010 – 68,128 miles
  • 2009 – 65,029 miles
  • 2008 – 60,125 miles
  • 2007 – 56,067 miles
  • 2006 – 49,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,593 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs to chassis

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,593 miles (+2,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,593 miles
    Test number
    266360521799
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to chassis

  2. Pass103,462 miles (+177)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    327605518399
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perishing

  3. Pass103,285 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    259602377830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,277 miles (+488)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,277 miles
    Test number
    935009949143
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,789 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    395435203983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,762 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    635351065110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,610 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    826409944493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,608 miles (+1,682)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,608 miles
    Test number
    540637590098
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light inoperative
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  9. Pass92,926 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    458416358077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper linkage worn / play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod at chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn / play
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  10. Fail92,923 miles (+1,273)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,923 miles
    Test number
    990762279803
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis / cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis / cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush to chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
    • AdvisorySteering damper offside bush worn / play

  11. Pass91,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    476117895253
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail91,650 miles (+3,327)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    605432924692
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cyl to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass88,323 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    614298997876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap disconnected / faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake lower rate of increase / imbalance
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake efforts low / poor

  14. Fail88,323 miles (+3,209)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    628344657849
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box to drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap disconnected / faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake lower rate of increase / imbalance
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake efforts low / poor

  15. Pass85,114 miles (+7,974)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    705759705289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake Pipes Heavily Undersealed
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass77,140 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    378066314248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMost off the metal brake pipes undersealed
    • NoteOff side non oblitory lamp not working
    • NoteRear window broken

  17. Fail77,140 miles (+4,016)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    466443414217
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMost off the metal brake pipes undersealed
    • NoteOff side non oblitory lamp not working
    • NoteRear window broken

  18. Pass73,124 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    379824913446
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass72,264 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    217612292499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,152 miles (+3,024)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    526592271159
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip worn slightly.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,128 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    284829660485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,029 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    884248049164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,125 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    342785358188
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass56,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    362285967196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,067 miles (+6,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    790475567194
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass49,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    220684666103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T562 LJW

Does T562 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T562 LJW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T562 LJW?
The MOT on T562 LJW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T562 LJW done?
T562 LJW was recorded at 105,593 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has T562 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T562 LJW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T562 LJW 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 T562 LJW find?
T562 LJW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; oil leak, but not excessive; welding repairs to chassis.

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