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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T578 LCJMOT history

T578 LCJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,158 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 LCJ was last recorded at 65,158 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,317 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,841 miles
Average per year
1,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,158 miles
  • 2024 – 60,317 miles
  • 2022 – 57,297 miles
  • 2020 – 57,045 miles
  • 2019 – 56,809 miles
  • 2018 – 55,511 miles
  • 2017 – 53,987 miles
  • 2016 – 52,710 miles
  • 2015 – 50,716 miles
  • 2014 – 49,458 miles
  • 2013 – 46,941 miles
  • 2012 – 45,206 miles
  • 2011 – 41,991 miles
  • 2010 – 39,010 miles
  • 2009 – 36,992 miles
  • 2008 – 34,774 miles
  • 2007 – 31,691 miles
  • 2006 – 28,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,158 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    505620767996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,317 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    744163843600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,297 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    525390801380
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass57,045 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    937443947040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,809 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    624333874398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,511 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    369451589965
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass53,987 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    936375336319
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  8. Pass52,710 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    529745381640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass50,716 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    158476945157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,714 miles (+1,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,714 miles
    Test number
    288085835403
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass49,458 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    278920864149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,941 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    636459723188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,206 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    866541832199
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass41,991 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,991 miles
    Test number
    235391131444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,982 miles (+2,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    246275421146
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass39,010 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    831944320170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,992 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    982526299080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    580797608183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,774 miles (+3,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    472307608177
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  20. Pass31,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    611561917171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,691 miles (+3,144)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    660581717119
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass28,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,547 miles
    Test number
    610025926124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 LCJ

Does T578 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 LCJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T578 LCJ?
The MOT on T578 LCJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 LCJ done?
T578 LCJ was recorded at 65,158 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,870 miles a year.
Has T578 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 LCJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T578 LCJ 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 T578 LCJ find?
T578 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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