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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T759 JUGMOT history

T759 JUG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,200 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T759 JUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T759 JUG was last recorded at 79,200 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,234 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
1,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,200 miles
  • 2025 – 78,234 miles
  • 2024 – 77,070 miles
  • 2023 – 76,066 miles
  • 2022 – 75,362 miles
  • 2021 – 74,704 miles
  • 2020 – 74,231 miles
  • 2019 – 73,116 miles
  • 2018 – 72,335 miles
  • 2017 – 71,181 miles
  • 2016 – 69,627 miles
  • 2015 – 66,982 miles
  • 2014 – 62,900 miles
  • 2013 – 55,654 miles
  • 2012 – 53,000 miles
  • 2011 – 50,716 miles
  • 2010 – 47,964 miles
  • 2009 – 45,492 miles
  • 2008 – 44,064 miles
  • 2006 – 41,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,200 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Play in track rod ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to both outer sills and b pillar areas by seat belt mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to bulkhead panels in lower places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,200 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    190497063043
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,234 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    525416660188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,070 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    763731996559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,066 miles (+704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    428973859142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking

  5. Pass75,362 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    356544358881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,704 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    736898504985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,231 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    633530789774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,116 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    817154026244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,335 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    869461649926
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner/outer sills lips heavy in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead head panel and floor pan
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis rails and centre section of chassis rail heavy
    • AdvisoryPlay in track rod ends

  10. Fail72,334 miles (+1,153)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    958381065630
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail more then one place (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail front more then one place (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer/inner sill lip heavy corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis rails and rear chassis heavy by mounting points
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front chassis more then one place and bulkhead lower signs of corrosion heavy
    • AdvisoryPlay in track rod ends

  11. Pass71,181 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    599402043958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills and b pillar areas by seat belt mountings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead panels in lower places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear and front axle sections by suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear shock mounting area
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front chassis section by suspension mounting in more then one place

  12. Fail71,171 miles (+1,544)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,171 miles
    Test number
    985309577685
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut cup (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut cup (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills and b pillar areas by seat belt mountings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead panels in lower places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear and front axle sections by suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear shock mounting area
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front chassis section by suspension mounting in more then one place

  13. Pass69,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    965919232945
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion around towbar mount
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

  14. Fail69,627 miles (+2,645)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    301119281949
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to steering box (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded more than one place (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion around towbar mount
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

  15. Pass66,982 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,982 miles
    Test number
    617129135160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteExhaust deterioration
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  16. Fail66,980 miles (+4,080)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    228698335453
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteExhaust deterioration
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  17. Pass62,900 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    117829324119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,654 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,654 miles
    Test number
    485663293046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,000 miles (+837)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    319157022372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass52,163 miles (+1,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    909724482018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    909769081087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail50,710 miles (+2,746)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    975249081070
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass47,964 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,964 miles
    Test number
    791544880040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,962 miles (+2,470)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    404366770065
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass45,492 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    872127729032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    512888808031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,064 miles (+2,221)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    340017708000
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass41,843 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,843 miles
    Test number
    984788456247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,595 miles4 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    890530456268
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T759 JUG

Does T759 JUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T759 JUG is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T759 JUG?
The MOT on T759 JUG is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T759 JUG done?
T759 JUG was recorded at 79,200 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,887 miles a year.
Has T759 JUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T759 JUG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T759 JUG 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 T759 JUG find?
T759 JUG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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