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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T588 TEJMOT history

T588 TEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,817 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 TEJ
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 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 TEJ was last recorded at 150,817 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2023: 14,770 miles, lower than 147,105 miles on 2 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,817 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,817 miles
  • 2025 – 150,817 miles
  • 2024 – 148,109 miles
  • 2023 – 14,770 miles
  • 2022 – 147,105 miles
  • 2021 – 145,491 miles
  • 2020 – 144,129 miles
  • 2019 – 142,607 miles
  • 2018 – 141,001 miles
  • 2017 – 138,789 miles
  • 2016 – 135,772 miles
  • 2015 – 131,333 miles
  • 2014 – 124,452 miles
  • 2013 – 123,459 miles
  • 2012 – 122,558 miles
  • 2011 – 121,461 miles
  • 2010 – 119,569 miles
  • 2009 – 115,189 miles
  • 2007 – 109,166 miles
  • 2006 – 100,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,817 miles
  • AdvisoryBULKHEAD CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,817 miles
    Test number
    859559068656
    • AdvisoryBULKHEAD CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail150,817 miles (+2,708)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,817 miles
    Test number
    542100704016
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front pipes not attached to turrets (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OAR CHASSIS SEVERAL PLACES, REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBULKHEAD CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,109 miles (+133,339)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,109 miles
    Test number
    418806345197
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass14,770 miles (-132,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    14,770 miles
    Test number
    323342797510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,105 miles (+1,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,105 miles
    Test number
    868120808359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,491 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,491 miles
    Test number
    306871187887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,129 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    921730399601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,607 miles (+1,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    158146037490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass141,001 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    285868638079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,789 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,789 miles
    Test number
    536601933125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,772 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,772 miles
    Test number
    492868606894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,333 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,333 miles
    Test number
    735243765169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,144 miles (+6,692)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,144 miles
    Test number
    867899345111
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass124,452 miles (+30)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    959706834166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteAll rear chassis slightly corroded

  15. Pass124,422 miles (+963)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    917712594003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteAll rear chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  16. Pass123,459 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    105127653109
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlights slightly deteriated

  17. Fail123,459 miles (+901)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    376206053116
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteBoth headlights slightly deteriated

  18. Pass122,558 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    677269832150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteParts off chassis slightly corroded

  19. Fail122,558 miles (+1,097)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    196635532125
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteParts off chassis slightly corroded

  20. Pass121,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    895150131243
    • NoteN/s/f drag link ball joint boot split

  21. Fail121,461 miles (+1,892)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    245730631289
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s/f drag link ball joint boot split

  22. Pass119,569 miles (+1,663)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    771393240202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDip switch feels sloppy.
    • NoteNearside draglink boot starting to perish.
    • NoteOffside seat belt stalk plastic cover broken.
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush.

  23. Pass117,906 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,906 miles
    Test number
    771627400004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    143644919416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,187 miles (+6,021)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    154832319433
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass109,166 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    930975657225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/swivel hub slight leak of oil.

  27. Fail109,166 miles (+8,966)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    124355557283
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/front swivel hub leaking oil.

  28. Pass100,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    953483316239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,200 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    354013516466
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T588 TEJ

Does T588 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 TEJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T588 TEJ?
The MOT on T588 TEJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T588 TEJ done?
T588 TEJ was recorded at 150,817 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,572 miles a year.
Has T588 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 TEJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T588 TEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T588 TEJ find?
T588 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: bulkhead corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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