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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T785 JKRMOT history

T785 JKR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
170,675 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 JKR
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 JKR was last recorded at 170,675 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 7,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,581 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,094 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,675 miles
  • 2021 – 163,581 miles
  • 2019 – 149,388 miles
  • 2018 – 138,466 miles
  • 2017 – 132,720 miles
  • 2016 – 122,530 miles
  • 2015 – 111,690 miles
  • 2014 – 105,721 miles
  • 2013 – 99,032 miles
  • 2012 – 93,184 miles
  • 2011 – 87,271 miles
  • 2010 – 81,676 miles
  • 2009 – 74,486 miles
  • 2008 – 66,938 miles
  • 2007 – 60,400 miles
  • 2006 – 51,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,675 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,675 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,675 miles
    Test number
    723806022293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,581 miles
    Test number
    529310622655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail163,581 miles (+14,193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,581 miles
    Test number
    289919969899
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass149,388 miles (+10,922)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,388 miles
    Test number
    193725917392
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass138,466 miles (+5,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,466 miles
    Test number
    758016492976
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass132,720 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,720 miles
    Test number
    601665427977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,530 miles (+10,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    880628343255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  8. Pass111,690 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    195510155020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,721 miles (+6,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,721 miles
    Test number
    826671844059
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt buckle cover broken
  10. Pass99,032 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    459167153096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,184 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    156474052037
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tailgate locking device/catch does not lock in a secure position
  12. Fail93,182 miles (+5,911)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    528542852030
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp is slightly deteriorated & the image is slightly reduced
    • NoteNearside rear tailgate locking device/catch does not lock in a secure position
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass87,271 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    759468741070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,676 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    843671760002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,486 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    650375459077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,938 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    964167758070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,400 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    652312757006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    371616866004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 JKR

Does T785 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 JKR expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 JKR?
The MOT on T785 JKR expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 JKR done?
T785 JKR was recorded at 170,675 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has T785 JKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 JKR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T785 JKR 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 T785 JKR find?
T785 JKR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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