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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T857 JBWMOT history

T857 JBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,078 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 JBW
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T857 JBW was last recorded at 147,078 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2008: 88,348 miles, lower than 711,418 miles on 12 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,155 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,078 miles
  • 2025 – 146,155 miles
  • 2024 – 145,049 miles
  • 2023 – 144,363 miles
  • 2021 – 143,547 miles
  • 2020 – 142,518 miles
  • 2019 – 140,333 miles
  • 2018 – 137,689 miles
  • 2017 – 133,968 miles
  • 2016 – 130,727 miles
  • 2015 – 126,509 miles
  • 2014 – 121,250 miles
  • 2013 – 114,584 miles
  • 2012 – 108,852 miles
  • 2011 – 105,326 miles
  • 2010 – 100,587 miles
  • 2009 – 96,707 miles
  • 2008 – 88,348 miles
  • 2007 – 711,418 miles
  • 2005 – 609,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,078 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,078 miles
    Test number
    457587798321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,155 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,155 miles
    Test number
    301165587565
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  3. Pass145,049 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,049 miles
    Test number
    602598886994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,363 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,363 miles
    Test number
    178944695553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,547 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    663226286735
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  6. Pass142,518 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    907805676884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,333 miles (+2,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,333 miles
    Test number
    156849368158
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass137,689 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    341412836099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,673 miles (+3,705)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,673 miles
    Test number
    477994295929
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  10. Pass133,968 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    807359517285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,727 miles (+4,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    778332031554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel has slight wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel has slight wear
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight perishing cracks

  12. Pass126,509 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    368668704808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,480 miles (+5,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    394623017188
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail121,250 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    245291714397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass121,250 miles (+6,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    488021214338
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass114,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,584 miles
    Test number
    197581013379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,584 miles (+5,732)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,584 miles
    Test number
    745590013334
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass108,852 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    456289182261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,326 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    397350991219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,587 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,587 miles
    Test number
    164092000309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,707 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    963216709393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    321863108327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,348 miles (-623,070)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    441063308373
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass711,418 miles (+102,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    711,418 miles
    Test number
    143381277013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass609,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    609,392 miles
    Test number
    201440255355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T857 JBW

Does T857 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T857 JBW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T857 JBW?
The MOT on T857 JBW is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T857 JBW done?
T857 JBW was recorded at 147,078 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
Has T857 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 JBW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T857 JBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T857 JBW find?
T857 JBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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