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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T79 RPJMOT history

T79 RPJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 RPJ
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 RPJ was last recorded at 95,675 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,228 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,447 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,675 miles
  • 2025 – 94,228 miles
  • 2024 – 92,227 miles
  • 2023 – 91,011 miles
  • 2021 – 89,811 miles
  • 2020 – 88,418 miles
  • 2019 – 85,562 miles
  • 2018 – 81,050 miles
  • 2017 – 77,656 miles
  • 2016 – 75,040 miles
  • 2015 – 68,927 miles
  • 2014 – 62,556 miles
  • 2013 – 56,978 miles
  • 2012 – 51,573 miles
  • 2010 – 48,860 miles
  • 2009 – 45,074 miles
  • 2008 – 41,627 miles
  • 2007 – 37,746 miles
  • 2006 – 33,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,675 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.

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,675 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,675 miles
    Test number
    368782037549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,228 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    492374965184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,227 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    255071572066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,011 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    630306108560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,811 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    333882306925
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,418 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,418 miles
    Test number
    874257585351
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,562 miles (+4,512)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    491583419950
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside seatbelt clamp outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass81,050 miles (+3,394)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    502324404583
    • AdvisoryNearside seatbelt clamp outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear, upper bushes (2.7.4)

  9. Pass77,656 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,656 miles
    Test number
    844515591578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,040 miles (+6,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    268421561443
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade perished

  11. Pass68,927 miles (+6,371)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    299741445010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteNearside seatbelt clamp,outer casing missing

  12. Pass62,556 miles (+5,578)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    108197014414
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside seatbelt clamp outer casing missing

  13. Pass56,978 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    386977943000
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front differential cassing

  14. Fail56,978 miles (+5,405)3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    446047843064
    • Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front differential cassing

  15. Pass51,573 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    428645702060
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror damaged

  16. Fail51,565 miles (+2,705)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    529873602062
    • FailureNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror damaged

  17. Pass48,860 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    622544540367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight crack in n/s/f wing mirror

  18. Fail48,853 miles (+3,779)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    284583740351
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight crack in n/s/f wing mirror

  19. Pass45,074 miles (+3,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    524238159230
    • NoteSome play in steering damper bush

  20. Pass41,627 miles (+415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    971219348206
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail41,212 miles (+3,466)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    791457948246
    • FailureFront Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass37,746 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    513650257295
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  23. Fail37,723 miles (+3,896)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,723 miles
    Test number
    140327147290
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  24. Pass33,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    610347136243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 RPJ

Does T79 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 RPJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 RPJ?
The MOT on T79 RPJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 RPJ done?
T79 RPJ was recorded at 95,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has T79 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 RPJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on T79 RPJ 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 T79 RPJ find?
T79 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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