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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T56 JNKMOT history

T56 JNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,501 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 JNK was last recorded at 162,501 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2008: 10,553 miles, lower than 97,045 miles on 19 Dec 2007.

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
161,441 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,501 miles
  • 2025 – 161,441 miles
  • 2024 – 160,100 miles
  • 2023 – 158,183 miles
  • 2022 – 157,064 miles
  • 2020 – 154,096 miles
  • 2019 – 151,542 miles
  • 2018 – 148,748 miles
  • 2017 – 147,759 miles
  • 2016 – 147,442 miles
  • 2015 – 145,613 miles
  • 2014 – 143,883 miles
  • 2013 – 142,174 miles
  • 2011 – 135,190 miles
  • 2009 – 115,096 miles
  • 2008 – 10,553 miles
  • 2007 – 97,045 miles
  • 2006 – 87,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,501 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,501 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,501 miles
    Test number
    793894144498
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass161,441 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,441 miles
    Test number
    472661849896
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass160,100 miles (+1,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,100 miles
    Test number
    570959801619
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,183 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,183 miles
    Test number
    394982211896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,182 miles (+1,118)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,182 miles
    Test number
    124927177617
    • 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))

  6. Pass157,064 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,064 miles
    Test number
    159986385671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,096 miles (+2,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    310116316020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass151,542 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,542 miles
    Test number
    792365609191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,748 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,748 miles
    Test number
    822125559364
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Pass147,759 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,759 miles
    Test number
    171445089564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,442 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    147,442 miles
    Test number
    116822774587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,613 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,613 miles
    Test number
    986778605082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,883 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,883 miles
    Test number
    499287004029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  14. Pass142,174 miles (+6,984)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    142,174 miles
    Test number
    919399903079
    • NoteFront steering damper bushes slight play
    • NoteNs/os front break pipes corroding
    • NoteNs/os front chassi corroding
    • NoteNs/os rear chassi corriding
    • NoteRear springs corroding
    • NoteRear top axle arm corroding

  15. Pass135,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    149527841393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,190 miles (+9,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    278517441384
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,658 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,658 miles
    Test number
    429665301071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,096 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    492074749484
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass115,096 miles (+104,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    942824849343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,553 miles
    Test number
    344694458331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,553 miles (-86,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,553 miles
    Test number
    762894558389
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass97,045 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    530423757387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,040 miles (+9,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,040 miles
    Test number
    210572757365
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass87,439 miles (+9,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    322544756369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    802835806013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 JNK

Does T56 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 JNK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 JNK?
The MOT on T56 JNK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 JNK done?
T56 JNK was recorded at 162,501 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has T56 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 JNK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T56 JNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T56 JNK find?
T56 JNK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing.

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