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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T721 RJEMOT history

T721 RJE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 244,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
244,253 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 RJE
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T721 RJE was last recorded at 244,253 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2018: 22,116 miles, lower than 216,094 miles on 30 Oct 2017.

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
244,250 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,253 miles
  • 2024 – 241,184 miles
  • 2022 – 235,815 miles
  • 2021 – 231,733 miles
  • 2019 – 226,100 miles
  • 2018 – 221,496 miles
  • 2017 – 216,094 miles
  • 2016 – 210,382 miles
  • 2015 – 205,308 miles
  • 2014 – 195,680 miles
  • 2012 – 187,755 miles
  • 2011 – 179,098 miles
  • 2010 – 171,600 miles
  • 2009 – 167,744 miles
  • 2008 – 167,414 miles
  • 2007 – 157,177 miles
  • 2005 – 134,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,253 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    244,253 miles
    Test number
    664529861388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail244,250 miles (+3,066)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,250 miles
    Test number
    682727051013
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass241,184 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    241,184 miles
    Test number
    212586630944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail241,182 miles (+2,734)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,182 miles
    Test number
    541796206509
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass238,448 miles (+2,633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    238,448 miles
    Test number
    587937185128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass235,815 miles (+4,082)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    235,815 miles
    Test number
    601625722395
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass231,733 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    231,733 miles
    Test number
    169775871373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass226,100 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    226,100 miles
    Test number
    135260180668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail226,100 miles (+4,604)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,100 miles
    Test number
    819664936321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass221,496 miles (+199,380)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    221,496 miles
    Test number
    828984082975
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail22,116 miles (-193,978)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    924001513614
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass216,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    216,094 miles
    Test number
    487169992038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat is badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak Tipper ram

  13. Fail216,094 miles (+5,712)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,094 miles
    Test number
    127315999329
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat is badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak Tipper ram

  14. Pass210,382 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    210,382 miles
    Test number
    474355103464
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryHydraulic tipper ram oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail210,382 miles (+5,074)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,382 miles
    Test number
    811009119808
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryHydraulic tipper ram oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass205,308 miles (+9,628)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    205,308 miles
    Test number
    861162034436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play most rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass195,680 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    195,680 miles
    Test number
    207539664066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass187,755 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    187,755 miles
    Test number
    395168062462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion rear x-member

  19. Fail187,753 miles (+8,655)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,753 miles
    Test number
    428915262201
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion rear x-member

  20. Pass179,098 miles (+7,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    179,098 miles
    Test number
    685376261183
    • NoteSlight play front prop uj

  21. Pass171,600 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    171,600 miles
    Test number
    474618530181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass167,744 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    167,744 miles
    Test number
    103599839209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear door can not be opend from out side

  23. Fail167,744 miles (+330)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,744 miles
    Test number
    460529039208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear door can not be opend from out side

  24. Pass167,414 miles (+10,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    841820258147
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass157,177 miles (+22,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    157,177 miles
    Test number
    602376447287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass134,290 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    922761145320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear-most power take-off prop has movement in f&r u/js

Questions about T721 RJE

Does T721 RJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T721 RJE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T721 RJE?
The MOT on T721 RJE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T721 RJE done?
T721 RJE was recorded at 244,253 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
Has T721 RJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 RJE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T721 RJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T721 RJE find?
T721 RJE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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