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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T725 RJEMOT history

T725 RJE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
209,061 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 RJE was last recorded at 209,061 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 6,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,390 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,671 miles
Average per year
6,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,061 miles
  • 2022 – 202,390 miles
  • 2020 – 194,615 miles
  • 2019 – 184,863 miles
  • 2018 – 177,122 miles
  • 2017 – 169,309 miles
  • 2016 – 163,559 miles
  • 2015 – 158,795 miles
  • 2014 – 155,653 miles
  • 2013 – 147,601 miles
  • 2012 – 144,284 miles
  • 2011 – 137,745 miles
  • 2010 – 131,493 miles
  • 2009 – 124,779 miles
  • 2008 – 116,817 miles
  • 2007 – 108,241 miles
  • 2006 – 101,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All 4 coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Complete chassis has surface corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Gearbox leaking fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,061 miles (+6,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    209,061 miles
    Test number
    180473230602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,390 miles (+7,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,390 miles
    Test number
    269840376179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass194,615 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,615 miles
    Test number
    416814911195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail194,598 miles (+9,735)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,598 miles
    Test number
    200404140740
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass184,863 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,863 miles
    Test number
    385658942475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,122 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,122 miles
    Test number
    256228609448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis has surface corrossion
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking fluid

  7. Fail177,122 miles (+7,813)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,122 miles
    Test number
    630021088295
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis has surface corrossion
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking fluid

  8. Pass169,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,309 miles
    Test number
    815452803125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,309 miles (+5,750)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,309 miles
    Test number
    457989664677
    • DangerousPropshaft universal joint worn extremely dangerous
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Sidestep (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  10. Pass163,559 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,559 miles
    Test number
    632565918753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Box section (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass158,795 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,795 miles
    Test number
    716009068942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,792 miles (+3,139)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    848213929480
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPropensity in hanging off dangerous

  13. Pass155,653 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,653 miles
    Test number
    209639914249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,604 miles (+8,003)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    687254304292
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass147,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,601 miles
    Test number
    787880833121
    • NoteFront prop uj joint has play

  16. Fail147,601 miles (+3,317)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,601 miles
    Test number
    415449423170
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront prop uj joint has play

  17. Pass144,284 miles (+6,539)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,284 miles
    Test number
    907494322163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers step deteriorated/insecure
    • NoteNearside front transfer box props have excessive play in mounting bearings and UJ's
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror damage

  18. Pass137,745 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    137,745 miles
    Test number
    807696521149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    131,493 miles
    Test number
    794192530152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,493 miles (+6,714)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,493 miles
    Test number
    944441830186
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak around gearbox
    • NotePlay in transfer box UJ's and bearings
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering box has slight misting of oil
    • NoteSurface corrosion around chassis rails and suspension components
    • NoteN/s wing mirror damaged

  21. Pass124,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,779 miles
    Test number
    283748819493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,779 miles (+7,962)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,779 miles
    Test number
    430798319114
    • DangerousTransfer box UJ's and housing has excessively play
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r axle rubber stop missing

  23. Pass116,817 miles (+37)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    490236018102
    • NoteBoth n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteFront & rear pads low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose routed wrong but not fowling

  24. Fail116,780 miles (+8,539)2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    190855118176
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteBoth n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteFront & rear pads low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose routed wrong but not fowling

  25. Pass108,241 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    631404977047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,018 miles (+6,900)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    133505867466
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked

  27. Pass101,118 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    741270906174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    173621556093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,932 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    432526646048
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T725 RJE

Does T725 RJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T725 RJE expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T725 RJE?
The MOT on T725 RJE expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T725 RJE done?
T725 RJE was recorded at 209,061 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 6,369 miles a year.
Has T725 RJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 RJE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T725 RJE 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 T725 RJE find?
T725 RJE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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