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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T641 JADMOT history

T641 JAD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 235,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
235,981 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T641 JAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T641 JAD was last recorded at 235,981 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2011: 80,321 miles, lower than 150,276 miles on 2 Mar 2010.

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
235,966 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,981 miles
  • 2024 – 228,009 miles
  • 2023 – 220,906 miles
  • 2022 – 213,331 miles
  • 2021 – 206,262 miles
  • 2020 – 202,220 miles
  • 2019 – 198,957 miles
  • 2018 – 193,462 miles
  • 2017 – 188,131 miles
  • 2016 – 182,537 miles
  • 2015 – 177,042 miles
  • 2014 – 171,351 miles
  • 2013 – 164,446 miles
  • 2012 – 158,703 miles
  • 2011 – 158,064 miles
  • 2010 – 150,276 miles
  • 2009 – 145,601 miles
  • 2008 – 139,782 miles
  • 2007 – 128,509 miles
  • 2006 – 116,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,981 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,981 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    235,981 miles
    Test number
    688662249018
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail235,966 miles (+7,957)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,966 miles
    Test number
    973114663626
    • MajorBrake lining(s) contaminated handbrake brake shoes (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass228,009 miles (+7,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    228,009 miles
    Test number
    458665130187
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass220,906 miles (+7,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,906 miles
    Test number
    411675637086
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass213,331 miles (+7,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    213,331 miles
    Test number
    778174703938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass206,262 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,262 miles
    Test number
    508485157964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass202,220 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,220 miles
    Test number
    980936035113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,957 miles (+5,495)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,957 miles
    Test number
    104055505212
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass193,462 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    193,462 miles
    Test number
    358400972167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail193,335 miles (+5,204)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,335 miles
    Test number
    993808409972
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryMiddle body x member badly corroded

  11. Pass188,131 miles (+5,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    188,131 miles
    Test number
    683890261384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass182,537 miles (+5,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    182,537 miles
    Test number
    997073319736
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass177,042 miles (+5,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    177,042 miles
    Test number
    702796915846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryHole caused by corrosion in rear x member
    • AdvisoryRear xmember corroded

  14. Pass171,351 miles (+75)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    171,351 miles
    Test number
    595423384278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSteeing damper bushes worn

  15. Fail171,276 miles (+6,830)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,276 miles
    Test number
    899981584236
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSteeing damper bushes worn

  16. Pass164,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    164,446 miles
    Test number
    265012663225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,446 miles (+5,743)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,446 miles
    Test number
    346281663412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass158,703 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    158,703 miles
    Test number
    965897892234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,064 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,064 miles
    Test number
    127628141378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass158,064 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    158,064 miles
    Test number
    879518241326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass152,812 miles (+72,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    152,812 miles
    Test number
    196193471492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,321 miles (-69,955)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    455855851093
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

  23. Fail150,276 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    534491660091
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise attension to drivers seat
    • NoteN/s mirror broken off
    • NoteSteering damper o/s bush slightly worn

  24. Pass150,276 miles (+4,675)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    150,276 miles
    Test number
    980341560091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise attension to drivers seat
    • NoteN/s mirror broken off
    • NoteSteering damper o/s bush slightly worn

  25. Pass145,601 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    145,601 miles
    Test number
    173637859012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail139,782 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    183930768409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass139,782 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    964990068014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass128,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    111008167467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass128,509 miles (+12,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    244778967035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass116,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    823160196084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T641 JAD

Does T641 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T641 JAD is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T641 JAD?
The MOT on T641 JAD is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T641 JAD done?
T641 JAD was recorded at 235,981 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has T641 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T641 JAD has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T641 JAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T641 JAD find?
T641 JAD passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, and 1 more.

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