Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T85 RPJMOT history
T85 RPJ is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 1,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 1,633 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T85 RPJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T85 RPJ was last recorded at 1,633 miles on 11 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Dec 2025: 1,633 miles, lower than 239,913 miles on 2 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 239,913 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 1,633 miles
- 2022 – 239,913 miles
- 2021 – 238,285 miles
- 2019 – 235,439 miles
- 2017 – 224,387 miles
- 2016 – 217,671 miles
- 2015 – 213,692 miles
- 2014 – 204,635 miles
- 2013 – 192,159 miles
- 2012 – 180,948 miles
- 2011 – 170,044 miles
- 2010 – 155,544 miles
- 2009 – 140,891 miles
- 2008 – 112,736 miles
- 2007 – 109,681 miles
- 2006 – 98,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass1,633 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass1,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 1,633 miles
- Test number
- 460783775616
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 722379097682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass239,913 miles (+1,628)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 239,913 miles
- Test number
- 902919034308
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass238,285 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 238,285 miles
- Test number
- 190855458173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail238,227 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous8 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,227 miles
- Test number
- 103732523532
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger to panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Pass235,439 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 235,439 miles
- Test number
- 324933260866
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail235,431 miles (+3,664)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,431 miles
- Test number
- 614172151035
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass231,767 miles (+7,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 231,767 miles
- Test number
- 404483132326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,387 miles (+6,716)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 224,387 miles
- Test number
- 590507415208
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end dust cover perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass217,671 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 217,671 miles
- Test number
- 667642363876
- AdvisoryIndicators flashing quickly
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake pipes
Pass213,692 miles (+9,057)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 213,692 miles
- Test number
- 409764295127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass204,635 miles (+12,476)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 204,635 miles
- Test number
- 697053514200
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s bulk head has slight corrosion
Pass192,159 miles (+11,211)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 192,159 miles
- Test number
- 967981003290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,948 miles (+10,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 180,948 miles
- Test number
- 456612792130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,044 miles (+14,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 170,044 miles
- Test number
- 966915891141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass155,544 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 155,544 miles
- Test number
- 263317990116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail155,544 miles (+14,653)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,544 miles
- Test number
- 284137090125
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 140,891 miles
- Test number
- 113554209220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,891 miles (+28,155)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,891 miles
- Test number
- 923273509279
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass112,736 miles (+3,055)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 112,736 miles
- Test number
- 841357798190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,681 miles (+11,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 109,681 miles
- Test number
- 374594257079
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 98,519 miles
- Test number
- 531744856094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,519 miles10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,519 miles
- Test number
- 672112456093
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about T85 RPJ
- Does T85 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 RPJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T85 RPJ?
- The MOT on T85 RPJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T85 RPJ done?
- T85 RPJ was recorded at 1,633 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has T85 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T85 RPJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on T85 RPJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T85 RPJ find?
- T85 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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