Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T580 VAJMOT history
T580 VAJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 10,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 10,171 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T580 VAJ
- 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 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T580 VAJ was last recorded at 10,171 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 10,094 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 77 miles
- Average per year
- 1,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 10,171 miles
- 2021 – 2,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,171 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil seep from swivel ball seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop linlk arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil seep from swivel ball seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 5 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,171 miles (+77)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 10,171 miles
- Test number
- 687019381102
- AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil seep from swivel ball seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop linlk arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil seep from swivel ball seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail10,094 miles4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,094 miles
- Test number
- 764567126208
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass9,329 km (+1,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 9,329 km
- Test number
- 448954876081
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass7,720 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 7,720 km
- Test number
- 677867815180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,718 km (+1,703)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,718 km
- Test number
- 137698505554
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass6,015 km (+1,336)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 6,015 km
- Test number
- 811299422110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,679 km (+1,888)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 4,679 km
- Test number
- 266127688802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,791 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 2,791 km
- Test number
- 531438214092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,791 miles5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,791 miles
- Test number
- 420459245577
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass1,288 km (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 1,288 km
- Test number
- 493154086969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,249 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 1,249 km
- Test number
- 767924725124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T580 VAJ
- Does T580 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T580 VAJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T580 VAJ?
- The MOT on T580 VAJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T580 VAJ done?
- T580 VAJ was recorded at 10,171 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,440 miles a year.
- Has T580 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T580 VAJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T580 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
- T580 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central front fluid leak, but not excessive from pipes; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil seep from swivel ball seal; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play drop linlk arm track rod end, and 3 more.
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