Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T93 RPJMOT history
T93 RPJ is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 202,995 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T93 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
- 23 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T93 RPJ was last recorded at 202,995 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 11,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 191,077 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,918 miles
- Average per year
- 7,495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,995 miles
- 2024 – 191,077 miles
- 2023 – 176,172 miles
- 2022 – 160,299 miles
- 2021 – 145,868 miles
- 2019 – 122,231 miles
- 2017 – 119,629 miles
- 2016 – 112,196 miles
- 2015 – 107,490 miles
- 2014 – 103,084 miles
- 2013 – 99,095 miles
- 2012 – 93,690 miles
- 2011 – 86,806 miles
- 2010 – 79,057 miles
- 2009 – 69,689 miles
- 2008 – 68,454 miles
- 2007 – 65,121 miles
- 2006 – 58,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,995 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,995 miles (+11,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 202,995 miles
- Test number
- 904857832051
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass191,077 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 191,077 miles
- Test number
- 998722324385
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
Fail191,077 miles (+14,905)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,077 miles
- Test number
- 313661206280
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
Pass176,172 miles (+15,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 176,172 miles
- Test number
- 537882514805
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))
Pass160,299 miles (+14,431)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,299 miles
- Test number
- 748724726281
- MinorOffside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Pass145,868 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,868 miles
- Test number
- 842161463782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,474 miles (+23,243)2 dangerous15 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,474 miles
- Test number
- 472228323456
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose rear prop front bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass122,231 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,231 miles
- Test number
- 979238666389
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,629 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 119,629 miles
- Test number
- 194003705517
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail119,627 miles (+7,431)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,627 miles
- Test number
- 231921346560
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,196 miles
- Test number
- 844396363730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,296 miles (+4,806)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,296 miles
- Test number
- 286593820937
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass107,490 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 107,490 miles
- Test number
- 206367265401
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,084 miles (+3,989)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 103,084 miles
- Test number
- 278700874414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,095 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 99,095 miles
- Test number
- 135056033198
- NoteWindsceen damaged outside swept area
Fail99,095 miles (+5,405)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,095 miles
- Test number
- 809946033147
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteWindsceen damaged outside swept area
Pass93,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,690 miles
- Test number
- 247523062405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,685 miles (+6,879)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,685 miles
- Test number
- 295393562442
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass86,806 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 86,806 miles
- Test number
- 468735361188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteLeak from steering box
Fail86,806 miles (+7,749)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,806 miles
- Test number
- 726415461127
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteLeak from steering box
Pass79,057 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 583411360139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail79,057 miles (+9,368)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 591513250113
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass69,689 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 69,689 miles
- Test number
- 942239559121
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass68,454 miles (+3,333)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 68,454 miles
- Test number
- 221213228407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,121 miles (+7,027)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 65,121 miles
- Test number
- 374632247112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 58,094 miles
- Test number
- 334583576105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T93 RPJ
- Does T93 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T93 RPJ is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T93 RPJ?
- The MOT on T93 RPJ is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T93 RPJ done?
- T93 RPJ was recorded at 202,995 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,495 miles a year.
- Has T93 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T93 RPJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T93 RPJ 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 T93 RPJ find?
- T93 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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