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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T835 JDTMOT history

T835 JDT is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,347 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 JDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 JDT was last recorded at 149,347 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,466 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,347 miles
  • 2025 – 148,466 miles
  • 2024 – 148,216 miles
  • 2023 – 148,196 miles
  • 2022 – 146,232 miles
  • 2021 – 144,011 miles
  • 2020 – 139,917 miles
  • 2019 – 134,852 miles
  • 2018 – 126,962 miles
  • 2017 – 116,685 miles
  • 2016 – 110,959 miles
  • 2015 – 100,956 miles
  • 2014 – 94,851 miles
  • 2013 – 86,609 miles
  • 2012 – 83,431 miles
  • 2011 – 77,778 miles
  • 2010 – 70,379 miles
  • 2009 – 67,660 miles
  • 2008 – 63,260 miles
  • 2007 – 58,966 miles
  • 2005 – 53,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,347 miles (+881)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,347 miles
    Test number
    248203086490
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass148,466 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,466 miles
    Test number
    227780662307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass148,216 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,216 miles
    Test number
    705178869641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,196 miles (+1,964)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,196 miles
    Test number
    316917980211
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexie (1.1.11 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,232 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,232 miles
    Test number
    411550109578
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,212 miles (+2,201)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,212 miles
    Test number
    292861549354
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,011 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,011 miles
    Test number
    410989368600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    594351270798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail139,917 miles (+5,065)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    304535081838
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass134,852 miles (+7,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,852 miles
    Test number
    515821459028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,962 miles (+10,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    674404307140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,685 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    934476849714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail116,655 miles (+5,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    956108898156
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass110,959 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,959 miles
    Test number
    485678828086
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail110,958 miles (+10,002)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    553486072176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass100,956 miles (+6,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,956 miles
    Test number
    685103726213
    • AdvisoryEngine is smoking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall hole in the rear x-member

  17. Pass94,851 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    765943074254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,609 miles (+3,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    915270213200
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass83,431 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    797947122275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,778 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    138795031225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,379 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    262014040265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,354 miles (+2,694)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    883437430208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass67,660 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    232886929423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,638 miles (+4,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    591901829150
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass63,260 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    322180858054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,966 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    822839417035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass53,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    473416355275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T835 JDT

Does T835 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T835 JDT is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T835 JDT?
The MOT on T835 JDT is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T835 JDT done?
T835 JDT was recorded at 149,347 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has T835 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 JDT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T835 JDT 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 T835 JDT find?
T835 JDT passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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