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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T585 JJCMOT history

T585 JJC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,687 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T585 JJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T585 JJC was last recorded at 189,687 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,681 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,687 miles
  • 2025 – 189,040 miles
  • 2023 – 187,100 miles
  • 2022 – 184,341 miles
  • 2021 – 181,607 miles
  • 2020 – 174,460 miles
  • 2019 – 167,210 miles
  • 2018 – 160,720 miles
  • 2017 – 153,170 miles
  • 2016 – 145,480 miles
  • 2015 – 145,429 miles
  • 2014 – 145,004 miles
  • 2013 – 143,445 miles
  • 2012 – 141,656 miles
  • 2011 – 139,711 miles
  • 2010 – 133,569 miles
  • 2009 – 121,960 miles
  • 2008 – 108,943 miles
  • 2007 – 98,151 miles
  • 2006 – 86,211 miles
  • 2005 – 74,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,687 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,687 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,687 miles
    Test number
    290042463972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail189,681 miles (+641)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,681 miles
    Test number
    420596579603
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass189,040 miles (+1,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,040 miles
    Test number
    844918019947
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass187,100 miles (+2,759)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,100 miles
    Test number
    203012261805
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass184,341 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,341 miles
    Test number
    125529897413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,607 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,607 miles
    Test number
    809509738070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,460 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,460 miles
    Test number
    899923604198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,210 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,210 miles
    Test number
    776314066565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,720 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,720 miles
    Test number
    941049694033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,170 miles (+7,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,170 miles
    Test number
    965601671188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass145,480 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,480 miles
    Test number
    390310014731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,429 miles
    Test number
    404074041871
    • AdvisoryCuts to n.s.r seat belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN.s.f tyre showing wear & cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryO.s.f shock turret showing corrosion

  13. Fail145,429 miles (+425)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,429 miles
    Test number
    793107221985
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCuts to n.s.r seat belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN.s.f tyre showing wear & cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryO.s.f shock turret showing corrosion

  14. Pass145,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,004 miles
    Test number
    817819164207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail145,004 miles (+1,559)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,004 miles
    Test number
    625935164258
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass143,445 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,445 miles
    Test number
    839967463250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,656 miles (+1,945)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    517165252284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Suspension Turret Slightly Corroded
    • NoteO/S/F Suspension Turret Slightly Corroded

  18. Pass139,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,711 miles
    Test number
    299659451291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,711 miles (+6,142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,711 miles
    Test number
    188547151226
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  20. Pass133,569 miles (+11,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    133,569 miles
    Test number
    940168350282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    331287669267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail121,960 miles (+13,017)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    834596269228
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass108,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    513040668292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,943 miles (+10,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    404515958247
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  25. Pass98,151 miles (+11,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    692947057209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass86,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,211 miles
    Test number
    242241466256
    • Note2 x rear shock absorber bushes showing wear

  27. Fail86,211 miles (+11,333)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,211 miles
    Test number
    311341766484
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Note2 x rear shock absorber bushes showing wear

  28. Pass74,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    294244865237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T585 JJC

Does T585 JJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T585 JJC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T585 JJC?
The MOT on T585 JJC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T585 JJC done?
T585 JJC was recorded at 189,687 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has T585 JJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T585 JJC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T585 JJC 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 T585 JJC find?
T585 JJC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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