Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T581 GJFMOT history
T581 GJF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 147,776 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T581 GJF
- 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
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T581 GJF was last recorded at 147,776 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,035 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,741 miles
- Average per year
- 4,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,776 miles
- 2025 – 146,035 miles
- 2024 – 143,992 miles
- 2023 – 142,079 miles
- 2022 – 140,502 miles
- 2021 – 139,052 miles
- 2020 – 137,423 miles
- 2019 – 133,713 miles
- 2018 – 129,114 miles
- 2017 – 124,535 miles
- 2015 – 113,337 miles
- 2014 – 107,014 miles
- 2013 – 92,647 miles
- 2012 – 86,790 miles
- 2011 – 82,606 miles
- 2010 – 78,437 miles
- 2009 – 73,221 miles
- 2008 – 68,646 miles
- 2007 – 63,386 miles
- 2006 – 58,502 miles
- 2005 – 50,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,776 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,776 miles (+1,741)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 147,776 miles
- Test number
- 593905553291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,035 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 146,035 miles
- Test number
- 611728277348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail145,993 miles (+2,001)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,993 miles
- Test number
- 487371803160
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass143,992 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 143,992 miles
- Test number
- 980216195391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail143,990 miles (+1,911)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,990 miles
- Test number
- 477774468956
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,079 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 142,079 miles
- Test number
- 114526567610
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail142,079 miles (+1,577)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,079 miles
- Test number
- 404880954529
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,502 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,502 miles
- Test number
- 464794654335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,052 miles (+66)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,052 miles
- Test number
- 513621450311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail138,986 miles (+1,563)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,986 miles
- Test number
- 303381279891
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,423 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 137,423 miles
- Test number
- 762609578105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,422 miles (+3,709)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,422 miles
- Test number
- 402948369908
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Pass133,713 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 133,713 miles
- Test number
- 257794759168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,114 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 129,114 miles
- Test number
- 634558545106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,113 miles (+4,578)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,113 miles
- Test number
- 441937563534
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Pass124,535 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 124,535 miles
- Test number
- 775725796548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail124,525 miles (+11,188)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,525 miles
- Test number
- 990011189639
- FailureCentral Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass113,337 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 113,337 miles
- Test number
- 871527222154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,014 miles (+207)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 107,014 miles
- Test number
- 886024314363
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteSpeedo half illuminating
Fail106,807 miles (+14,160)13 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,807 miles
- Test number
- 469844304426
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteSpeedo half illuminating
Pass92,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,647 miles
- Test number
- 985462303334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,645 miles (+5,855)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,645 miles
- Test number
- 348792003387
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,790 miles (+4,184)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 86,790 miles
- Test number
- 447207992220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,606 miles (+4,169)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 82,606 miles
- Test number
- 449980991227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,437 miles (+5,216)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 78,437 miles
- Test number
- 461919370224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,221 miles (+4,575)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,221 miles
- Test number
- 450380989208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,646 miles (+5,260)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 68,646 miles
- Test number
- 350539588239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,386 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,386 miles
- Test number
- 330503787273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,502 miles (+7,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 58,502 miles
- Test number
- 182326206381
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 50,716 miles
- Test number
- 660185785240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T581 GJF
- Does T581 GJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T581 GJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T581 GJF?
- The MOT on T581 GJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T581 GJF done?
- T581 GJF was recorded at 147,776 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
- Has T581 GJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T581 GJF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T581 GJF 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 T581 GJF find?
- T581 GJF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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