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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T580 LCJMOT history

T580 LCJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 84,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,188 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T580 LCJ
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T580 LCJ was last recorded at 84,188 miles on 19 May 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,935 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,188 miles
  • 2025 – 83,935 miles
  • 2024 – 83,762 miles
  • 2023 – 83,539 miles
  • 2022 – 83,282 miles
  • 2021 – 83,026 miles
  • 2020 – 82,613 miles
  • 2019 – 82,365 miles
  • 2018 – 82,109 miles
  • 2017 – 81,577 miles
  • 2016 – 79,823 miles
  • 2015 – 77,633 miles
  • 2014 – 75,575 miles
  • 2013 – 72,603 miles
  • 2012 – 69,273 miles
  • 2011 – 66,383 miles
  • 2010 – 61,804 miles
  • 2009 – 56,924 miles
  • 2008 – 51,682 miles
  • 2007 – 45,796 miles
  • 2006 – 40,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,188 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,188 miles (+253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    398786661631
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass83,935 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,935 miles
    Test number
    360108133670
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside swivel has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,930 miles (+168)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    390233708869
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside swivel has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mount cradle corroded

  4. Pass83,762 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    466767655840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail83,741 miles (+202)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    606439194378
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer swivel joint slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass83,539 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    478825625580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outrigger corroded

  7. Fail83,535 miles (+253)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    217840638089
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outrigger corroded

  8. Pass83,282 miles (+256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    228362025538
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    227531572046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,026 miles (+413)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    765948265967
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,613 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    799238915399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,365 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    116852269716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,109 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    453804695295
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Fail82,104 miles (+527)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    477294705067
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  15. Pass81,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    662822082378
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail81,577 miles (+1,754)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    889853792885
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass79,823 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    960698493466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    767432435157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,633 miles (+2,058)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    629322635109
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass75,575 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    997876324108
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Fail75,572 miles (+2,969)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    617791924125
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass72,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    176761143143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,603 miles (+3,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    579521043183
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass69,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    795026932188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,273 miles (+2,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    855586232103
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)

  26. Pass66,383 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    747480831116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil

  27. Fail66,383 miles (+4,579)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    809479921155
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil

  28. Pass61,804 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    483172730168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,924 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    260742839478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    532316038155
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail51,681 miles (+5,885)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    262146338434
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass45,796 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    660032247169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass40,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,268 miles
    Test number
    941160036187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T580 LCJ

Does T580 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T580 LCJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T580 LCJ?
The MOT on T580 LCJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T580 LCJ done?
T580 LCJ was recorded at 84,188 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has T580 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T580 LCJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T580 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 T580 LCJ find?
T580 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering box leaking oil; central front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; general underbody corrosion.

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