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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

T86 JALMOT history

T86 JAL is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 164,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,155 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 JAL was last recorded at 164,155 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2007: 81,935 miles, lower than 95,460 miles on 1 Mar 2006.

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
164,155 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,155 miles
  • 2017 – 134,686 miles
  • 2015 – 134,014 miles
  • 2014 – 132,187 miles
  • 2013 – 131,198 miles
  • 2012 – 125,832 miles
  • 2011 – 118,977 miles
  • 2010 – 98,537 miles
  • 2009 – 94,279 miles
  • 2008 – 87,317 miles
  • 2007 – 81,935 miles
  • 2006 – 95,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,155 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,155 miles
    Test number
    521713903780
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in underseal

  2. Fail164,155 miles (+29,469)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,155 miles
    Test number
    804995853304
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in underseal

  3. Pass134,686 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,686 miles
    Test number
    676154243134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,014 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    816080419391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,187 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    327781354260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,198 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,198 miles
    Test number
    879064633125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,832 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    685430872065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,977 miles (+20,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    107789951021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,537 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    283448650035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,279 miles (+6,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    422245669019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass87,317 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    182977348403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,935 miles (-13,525)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    623736467095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    752220766038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T86 JAL

Does T86 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 JAL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T86 JAL?
The MOT on T86 JAL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T86 JAL done?
T86 JAL was recorded at 164,155 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has T86 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 JAL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T86 JAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T86 JAL find?
T86 JAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody coated in underseal.

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