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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T794 LCJMOT history

T794 LCJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
144,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T794 LCJ
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
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T794 LCJ was last recorded at 144,685 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,207 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,685 miles
  • 2023 – 144,207 miles
  • 2022 – 143,790 miles
  • 2021 – 142,577 miles
  • 2020 – 139,790 miles
  • 2019 – 136,436 miles
  • 2018 – 131,278 miles
  • 2017 – 125,124 miles
  • 2016 – 118,388 miles
  • 2015 – 110,490 miles
  • 2014 – 102,300 miles
  • 2013 – 88,714 miles
  • 2012 – 72,734 miles
  • 2011 – 69,207 miles
  • 2010 – 68,268 miles
  • 2009 – 67,269 miles
  • 2008 – 65,647 miles
  • 2007 – 62,735 miles
  • 2006 – 61,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,685 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear slight play in rear propshaht uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,685 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,685 miles
    Test number
    381163701781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,207 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    112967507886
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

  3. Pass143,790 miles (+1,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    543491958077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  4. Pass142,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    966963370913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail142,577 miles (+2,787)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    623841756554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,790 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,790 miles
    Test number
    897775882331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,436 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,436 miles
    Test number
    316515010152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,278 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    532122044218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    888944029983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,124 miles (+6,736)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    517537899947
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass118,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    333689018650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,388 miles (+7,898)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    942356220757
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass110,490 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    744388183899
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in rear propshaht uj

  14. Fail110,466 miles (+8,166)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,466 miles
    Test number
    101779137758
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in rear propshaht uj
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze leak

  15. Pass102,300 miles (+13,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    806507194251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,714 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    718624463153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Fail88,709 miles (+15,975)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,709 miles
    Test number
    607661663197
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Pass72,734 miles (+3,527)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    587570652137
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  19. Pass69,207 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    725137451191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,200 miles (+932)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    295453351436
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has nail in tread

  21. Pass68,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    262374040400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,268 miles (+999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    241154040458
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass67,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    843524559199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,269 miles (+1,622)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    324113559142
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass65,647 miles (+2,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    304058558158
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass62,735 miles (+1,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    600846967185
    • NoteNOISE FROM STEERING ON FULL LOCK

  27. Pass61,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,615 miles
    Test number
    883197906359
    • NotePower steering ram bush has slighty play

Questions about T794 LCJ

Does T794 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T794 LCJ expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T794 LCJ?
The MOT on T794 LCJ expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T794 LCJ done?
T794 LCJ was recorded at 144,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has T794 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T794 LCJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T794 LCJ 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 T794 LCJ find?
T794 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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