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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T90 WJSMOT history

T90 WJS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 203,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
203,160 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 WJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 WJS was last recorded at 203,160 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2008: 114,691 miles, lower than 128,822 miles on 7 Nov 2007.
  • 18 Dec 2015: 132,993 miles, lower than 145,879 miles on 15 Nov 2014.

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
196,088 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,160 miles
  • 2024 – 196,088 miles
  • 2023 – 185,893 miles
  • 2022 – 174,972 miles
  • 2021 – 163,852 miles
  • 2020 – 152,887 miles
  • 2019 – 143,771 miles
  • 2017 – 140,167 miles
  • 2016 – 137,572 miles
  • 2015 – 132,993 miles
  • 2014 – 145,879 miles
  • 2013 – 124,334 miles
  • 2012 – 119,368 miles
  • 2009 – 115,734 miles
  • 2008 – 114,691 miles
  • 2007 – 128,822 miles
  • 2006 – 99,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,160 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,160 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    597518355806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,088 miles (+10,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,088 miles
    Test number
    639096022416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,893 miles (+10,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    185,893 miles
    Test number
    124395113641
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,972 miles (+11,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,972 miles
    Test number
    431003075438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,852 miles (+10,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,852 miles
    Test number
    311435502309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass152,887 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,887 miles
    Test number
    315125014862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,771 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,771 miles
    Test number
    221734148185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,167 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,167 miles
    Test number
    227627194486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box

  9. Fail140,163 miles (+2,591)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,163 miles
    Test number
    552746386169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on wheel (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box

  10. Pass137,572 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    645145801800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,993 miles (-12,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,993 miles
    Test number
    323740522228
    • AdvisoryNearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass145,879 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    295859614319
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail145,875 miles (+21,541)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    416557514349
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass124,334 miles (+4,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,334 miles
    Test number
    299749813345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass119,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,368 miles
    Test number
    418369812477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,368 miles (+3,634)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,368 miles
    Test number
    779419712391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass115,734 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,734 miles
    Test number
    581077869292
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass114,691 miles (-14,131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    380377998251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,822 miles (+20,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    128,822 miles
    Test number
    143541417396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,579 miles (+8,968)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    631315487097
    • NoteDrivers seat in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front headlight condensation
    • NoteReversing light broken - sharp edges

  21. Pass99,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,611 miles
    Test number
    661831566035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 WJS

Does T90 WJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 WJS is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T90 WJS?
The MOT on T90 WJS is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 WJS done?
T90 WJS was recorded at 203,160 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has T90 WJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 WJS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on T90 WJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T90 WJS find?
T90 WJS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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