Land Rover Defender
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T89 JNKMOT history
T89 JNK is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 227,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 227,533 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T89 JNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T89 JNK was last recorded at 227,533 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 227,529 miles · 18 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,533 miles
- 2024 – 227,529 miles
- 2022 – 227,521 miles
- 2017 – 215,559 miles
- 2016 – 203,495 miles
- 2015 – 189,373 miles
- 2014 – 172,794 miles
- 2013 – 158,659 miles
- 2012 – 149,806 miles
- 2011 – 139,186 miles
- 2010 – 125,501 miles
- 2008 – 112,824 miles
- 2007 – 105,904 miles
- 2006 – 95,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,533 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,533 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 227,533 miles
- Test number
- 221958117804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass227,529 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 227,529 miles
- Test number
- 905624867979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,525 miles (+4)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,525 miles
- Test number
- 928935086859
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass227,521 miles (+11,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 227,521 miles
- Test number
- 892648574865
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearing excess play (1.2.1 (c))
Pass215,559 miles (+12,064)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 215,559 miles
- Test number
- 734286998697
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicator lenses faded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass203,495 miles (+14,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 203,495 miles
- Test number
- 636001230351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass189,373 miles (+16,579)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 189,373 miles
- Test number
- 656155235040
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass172,794 miles (+14,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 172,794 miles
- Test number
- 319816834010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,659 miles (+8,853)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 158,659 miles
- Test number
- 946526433008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,806 miles (+10,620)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 149,806 miles
- Test number
- 499271032056
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle case missing
- NoteFront tyres perrished
Pass139,186 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 139,186 miles
- Test number
- 258278931045
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
- NoteRear anti roll bar rubbers have slight play
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Fail139,171 miles (+13,670)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,171 miles
- Test number
- 288055731034
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
- NoteRear anti roll bar rubbers have slight play
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass125,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 125,501 miles
- Test number
- 132435730095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,492 miles (+12,668)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,492 miles
- Test number
- 983835530033
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass112,824 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 112,824 miles
- Test number
- 954382238301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,100 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 112,100 miles
- Test number
- 890397018038
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass105,904 miles (+10,191)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 105,904 miles
- Test number
- 222825187094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 95,713 miles
- Test number
- 123903686075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T89 JNK
- Does T89 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T89 JNK expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T89 JNK?
- The MOT on T89 JNK expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T89 JNK done?
- T89 JNK was recorded at 227,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
- Has T89 JNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T89 JNK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T89 JNK 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 T89 JNK find?
- T89 JNK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts.
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