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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T743 MJNMOT history

T743 MJN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,648 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 MJN
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 MJN was last recorded at 176,648 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2009: 97,048 miles, lower than 951,512 miles on 13 Oct 2009.

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
176,624 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,648 miles
  • 2024 – 173,511 miles
  • 2023 – 171,822 miles
  • 2021 – 170,998 miles
  • 2020 – 166,964 miles
  • 2019 – 164,127 miles
  • 2017 – 159,333 miles
  • 2016 – 158,486 miles
  • 2015 – 148,582 miles
  • 2014 – 139,404 miles
  • 2013 – 123,735 miles
  • 2012 – 117,366 miles
  • 2011 – 109,168 miles
  • 2009 – 97,048 miles
  • 2008 – 88,521 miles
  • 2007 – 86,532 miles
  • 2006 – 78,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passage side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,648 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,648 miles
    Test number
    627234752206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,624 miles (+3,113)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,624 miles
    Test number
    258294015185
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear Chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass173,511 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,511 miles
    Test number
    629927544312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,497 miles (+1,675)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,497 miles
    Test number
    177578563326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,822 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,822 miles
    Test number
    412661021995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passage side front (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,819 miles (+821)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,819 miles
    Test number
    566557487478
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passage side front (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,998 miles
    Test number
    107505202703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,998 miles (+4,034)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,998 miles
    Test number
    986005823586
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,964 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,964 miles
    Test number
    886729880392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel flat

  10. Fail166,647 miles (+2,520)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,647 miles
    Test number
    428519154119
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,127 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,127 miles
    Test number
    763845142914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,976 miles (+4,643)3 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,976 miles
    Test number
    832245184049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  13. Pass159,333 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    132611599614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,298 miles (+812)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,298 miles
    Test number
    315247047746
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber detached top (2.7.2b)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  15. Pass158,486 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,486 miles
    Test number
    889120100485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover (5.2.3)

  16. Fail158,466 miles (+9,884)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    161200360511
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover (5.2.3)

  17. Pass148,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,582 miles
    Test number
    721296534160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk damaged but not affecting the operation

  18. Fail148,582 miles (+9,178)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,582 miles
    Test number
    267522610166
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk damaged but not affecting the operation

  19. Pass139,404 miles (+15,669)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    375615444247
    • NoteDamage to o/s sill/doorstep
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f seatbelt webbing & buckle
    • NoteFront coil springs rusty
    • NoteRear shocker bushes cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on n/s/r & n/s/f brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust o/s/r inner sill area
    • NoteVarious oil leaks from engine, g/box, &axle

  20. Pass123,735 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    636099223022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail123,734 miles (+6,368)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    976439323048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass117,366 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    966118232071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail117,366 miles (+8,198)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,366 miles
    Test number
    266867632044
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass109,168 miles (+12,120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    699187311014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,048 miles (-854,464)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    501447759394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass951,512 miles (+862,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    951,512 miles
    Test number
    912956989228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,521 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    264074808351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,532 miles (+8,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    992764487264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass78,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    910083946211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T743 MJN

Does T743 MJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T743 MJN is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T743 MJN?
The MOT on T743 MJN is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T743 MJN done?
T743 MJN was recorded at 176,648 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has T743 MJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 MJN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T743 MJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T743 MJN find?
T743 MJN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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