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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T57 RPJMOT history

T57 RPJ is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,271 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RPJ was last recorded at 198,271 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,718 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,553 miles
Average per year
7,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,271 miles
  • 2025 – 193,718 miles
  • 2024 – 187,445 miles
  • 2023 – 178,066 miles
  • 2022 – 168,148 miles
  • 2021 – 157,534 miles
  • 2020 – 151,664 miles
  • 2019 – 144,285 miles
  • 2018 – 128,898 miles
  • 2017 – 124,200 miles
  • 2016 – 117,072 miles
  • 2015 – 95,948 miles
  • 2014 – 76,359 miles
  • 2013 – 69,672 miles
  • 2012 – 61,035 miles
  • 2011 – 51,457 miles
  • 2010 – 50,260 miles
  • 2009 – 49,902 miles
  • 2008 – 49,556 miles
  • 2007 – 47,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front suspension turret corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,271 miles (+4,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,271 miles
    Test number
    687365511356
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass193,718 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,718 miles
    Test number
    604805236563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,445 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,445 miles
    Test number
    342412667326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,066 miles (+9,918)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,066 miles
    Test number
    234643638366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,148 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,148 miles
    Test number
    471719238912
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension turret corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail168,110 miles (+10,576)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,110 miles
    Test number
    717576230176
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension turret corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass157,534 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,534 miles
    Test number
    896335691969
    • MinorInner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail157,531 miles (+5,867)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,531 miles
    Test number
    202483610796
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorInner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass151,664 miles (+7,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,664 miles
    Test number
    746244830873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box and front diff leaking

  10. Pass144,285 miles (+183)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,285 miles
    Test number
    625264061280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped/corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside pahard rod bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded

  11. Fail144,102 miles (+15,204)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    296174636673
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped/corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside pahard rod bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded

  12. Pass128,898 miles (+6)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,898 miles
    Test number
    865057261736
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside front foot well corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel seal weaping
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end ball joint gaitor perishing
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint worn

  13. Fail128,892 miles (+4,692)1 dangerous14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    245647946696
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside front axle panhard rod bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front foot well corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel seal weaping
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end ball joint gaitor perishing
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint worn

  14. Pass124,200 miles (+7,128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,200 miles
    Test number
    776775642700
    • Advisory235/35/16 BFG
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing unevenly and perishing /close to limit on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance only just met
    • AdvisoryRear body to chassis mounting beam corrodeing

  15. Pass117,072 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    255368278587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,068 miles (+21,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,068 miles
    Test number
    416886564266
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass95,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    456702060442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor joint leaking

  18. Fail95,948 miles (+19,589)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    795916261589
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor joint leaking

  19. Pass76,359 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    857174774266
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail76,357 miles (+6,685)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    695893374271
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass69,672 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    227674853228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    868481852244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,035 miles (+9,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    199361852297
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass51,457 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    545575451201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,326 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    745738431055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    481392730014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,260 miles (+358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    170732930097
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass49,902 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,902 miles
    Test number
    503772429074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    600945248051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,556 miles (+1,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    821643748041
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  31. Pass47,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    692499137037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 RPJ

Does T57 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 RPJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 RPJ?
The MOT on T57 RPJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 RPJ done?
T57 RPJ was recorded at 198,271 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,655 miles a year.
Has T57 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RPJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T57 RPJ 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 T57 RPJ find?
T57 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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