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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T654 MBJMOT history

T654 MBJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,293 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T654 MBJ
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
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T654 MBJ was last recorded at 56,293 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2022: 55,284 miles, lower than 552,842 miles on 24 Jan 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
56,061 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
1,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,293 miles
  • 2024 – 56,061 miles
  • 2023 – 55,365 miles
  • 2022 – 55,284 miles
  • 2020 – 53,333 miles
  • 2019 – 52,344 miles
  • 2018 – 51,476 miles
  • 2017 – 51,095 miles
  • 2016 – 50,223 miles
  • 2015 – 49,446 miles
  • 2014 – 47,328 miles
  • 2012 – 45,116 miles
  • 2011 – 39,559 miles
  • 2010 – 36,002 miles
  • 2009 – 33,113 miles
  • 2008 – 30,909 miles
  • 2007 – 26,707 miles
  • 2006 – 24,028 miles
  • 2005 – 21,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,293 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis and all components have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,293 miles (+232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    595078662332
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis and all components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,061 miles (+696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    548247787086
    • AdvisoryChassis, Subframes and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,365 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    829595890526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has surface corrosion

  4. Fail55,365 miles (+81)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    155037248577
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has heavy corrosion

  5. Pass55,284 miles (-497,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    907385315977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail552,842 miles (+499,509)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    552,842 miles
    Test number
    101549306995
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass53,333 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    146935757272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    372308969670
    • AdvisoryO/S rear x-member corroded , but not structural
    • AdvisoryChip in O/S of the windscreen

  9. Fail52,344 miles (+868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    852683733719
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S rear x-member corroded , but not structural
    • AdvisoryChip in O/S of the windscreen

  10. Pass51,476 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    773113611006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,095 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,095 miles
    Test number
    898138360503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting rusty/ holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber turret rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting rusty/ holed
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint cover deterioted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade split

  12. Fail51,091 miles (+868)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    106956183131
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting rusty/ holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber turret rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting rusty/ holed
    • AdvisoryRear axle ball joint cover deterioted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade split

  13. Pass50,223 miles (+777)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,223 miles
    Test number
    942159073145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four springs rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty

  14. Pass49,446 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    979511925077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFRONT PROPSHAFT (REAR UJ WORN)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

  15. Fail49,446 miles (+2,118)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    108676915429
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFRONT PROPSHAFT (REAR UJ WORN)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

  16. Pass47,328 miles (+2,212)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,328 miles
    Test number
    727459524083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,116 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    748168442305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall perished

  18. Fail45,116 miles (+5,557)1 failure1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    235447542318
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall perished

  19. Pass39,559 miles (+3,557)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    296037121340
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteFront diff pinion seal leaking
    • NoteNearside front seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,002 miles (+2,889)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,002 miles
    Test number
    404974940490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSqueak from propshaft/suspension?

  21. Pass33,113 miles (+2,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    663146549347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass30,909 miles (+4,202)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    283983148325
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteREAR TYRES PERISHED
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT FRONT PROPSHAFT OIL SEAL

  23. Pass26,707 miles (+2,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,707 miles
    Test number
    983227137330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt damaged

  24. Pass24,028 miles (+2,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,028 miles
    Test number
    214907046339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass21,087 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    464364955378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear tyre wall damaged

Questions about T654 MBJ

Does T654 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T654 MBJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T654 MBJ?
The MOT on T654 MBJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T654 MBJ done?
T654 MBJ was recorded at 56,293 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,763 miles a year.
Has T654 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T654 MBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T654 MBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T654 MBJ find?
T654 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; chassis and all components have surface corrosion; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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