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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T642 JADMOT history

T642 JAD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 204,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
204,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 JAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 JAD was last recorded at 204,565 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,615 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,950 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,565 miles
  • 2025 – 201,615 miles
  • 2024 – 197,651 miles
  • 2023 – 194,141 miles
  • 2022 – 190,571 miles
  • 2021 – 190,465 miles
  • 2020 – 190,068 miles
  • 2018 – 186,951 miles
  • 2017 – 181,419 miles
  • 2016 – 173,879 miles
  • 2013 – 170,097 miles
  • 2012 – 155,466 miles
  • 2011 – 144,131 miles
  • 2009 – 140,288 miles
  • 2008 – 138,399 miles
  • 2006 – 134,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,565 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryChassis and suspension components covered in underseal

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rust patches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,565 miles (+2,950)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    204,565 miles
    Test number
    362161590252
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and suspension components covered in underseal

  2. Pass201,615 miles (+3,964)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    201,615 miles
    Test number
    192115602672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has very slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle cover taped up.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
    • AdvisoryRadius arm bushes worn slightly.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes chassis end starting too separate.
    • AdvisoryVarious chips in windscreen.

  3. Pass197,651 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    197,651 miles
    Test number
    266818065455
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded slightly.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed and buckle casing tapped up,release button slightly broken.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes worn.
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box and slight play.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes chassis end separating.

  4. Fail197,651 miles (+3,510)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,651 miles
    Test number
    772274019434
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded slightly.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed and buckle casing tapped up,release button slightly broken.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes worn.
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box and slight play.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes chassis end separating.

  5. Pass194,141 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,141 miles
    Test number
    607247014456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  6. Fail194,141 miles (+3,570)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,141 miles
    Test number
    573074635428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  7. Pass190,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    190,571 miles
    Test number
    379242695654
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle case taped up.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen.

  8. Fail190,571 miles (+106)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,571 miles
    Test number
    314193765234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle case taped up.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen.

  9. Pass190,465 miles (+397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    190,465 miles
    Test number
    449602190865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,068 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,068 miles
    Test number
    130105856410
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail190,068 miles (+3,117)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,068 miles
    Test number
    283296100931
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass186,951 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    186,951 miles
    Test number
    375288117240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

  13. Pass186,929 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,929 miles
    Test number
    339926073798
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  14. Fail186,929 miles (+13)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,929 miles
    Test number
    598844525138
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  15. Fail186,916 miles (+5,497)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,916 miles
    Test number
    123190625201
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass181,419 miles (+7,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    181,419 miles
    Test number
    361202883595
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass173,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,879 miles
    Test number
    692077979404
    • AdvisoryRust patches

  18. Fail173,879 miles (+3,782)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,879 miles
    Test number
    201988335685
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure missing (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryRust patches

  19. Pass170,097 miles (+14,631)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    170,097 miles
    Test number
    496961353426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass155,466 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    155,466 miles
    Test number
    928379812371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail155,463 miles (+11,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,463 miles
    Test number
    916897212360
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  22. Pass144,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    558080081285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,131 miles (+3,843)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    929492171253
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass140,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    922438269036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,288 miles (+1,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    522816869014
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  26. Pass138,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    138,399 miles
    Test number
    173882758076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,399 miles (+3,431)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,399 miles
    Test number
    433741158044
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  28. Pass134,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    134,968 miles
    Test number
    520883086266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail134,968 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,968 miles
    Test number
    114015876209
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T642 JAD

Does T642 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T642 JAD is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T642 JAD?
The MOT on T642 JAD is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T642 JAD done?
T642 JAD was recorded at 204,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has T642 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 JAD has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T642 JAD 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 T642 JAD find?
T642 JAD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes split and perished, and 5 more.

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