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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T946 JVGMOT history

T946 JVG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
146,058 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T946 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T946 JVG was last recorded at 146,058 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2007: 85,108 miles, lower than 783,322 miles on 3 May 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
144,839 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,058 miles
  • 2023 – 144,839 miles
  • 2022 – 142,637 miles
  • 2020 – 138,411 miles
  • 2019 – 133,520 miles
  • 2018 – 129,015 miles
  • 2017 – 125,982 miles
  • 2016 – 124,428 miles
  • 2015 – 122,009 miles
  • 2014 – 119,866 miles
  • 2013 – 115,841 miles
  • 2012 – 111,826 miles
  • 2011 – 108,748 miles
  • 2010 – 104,534 miles
  • 2009 – 101,274 miles
  • 2008 – 97,309 miles
  • 2007 – 85,108 miles
  • 2006 – 783,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,058 miles
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside chassis rail between body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front hub weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,058 miles (+1,219)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,058 miles
    Test number
    788704014652
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside chassis rail between body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass144,839 miles (+2,202)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,839 miles
    Test number
    266816400490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,637 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,637 miles
    Test number
    641896769567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,616 miles (+4,205)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,616 miles
    Test number
    930705198617
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear axle upper tiebar centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jets missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions not true results due to condition of exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    637805653618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub weeping

  6. Fail138,411 miles (+4,891)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    983402738291
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub weeping
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Pass133,520 miles (+4,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    684215639983
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  8. Pass129,015 miles (+3,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    433073588542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  9. Pass125,982 miles (+1,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    964037855218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis box section

  10. Pass124,428 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,428 miles
    Test number
    589237641683
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball-joint (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail124,417 miles (+2,408)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    709084401562
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball-joint (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass122,009 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    782190918418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Fail122,006 miles (+2,140)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    945108242748
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  14. Fail119,866 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    136439654216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass119,866 miles (+4,025)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    319439754243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass115,841 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    349077363455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass111,826 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    848975962231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail111,826 miles (+3,078)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    297364262296
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass108,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,748 miles
    Test number
    589488341219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail108,740 miles (+4,206)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    505958941293
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,534 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    151110750298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,274 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    390757249486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,309 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,309 miles
    Test number
    644329648213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,108 miles (-698,214)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    443798707197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

  25. Pass783,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    783,322 miles
    Test number
    364373126159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T946 JVG

Does T946 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T946 JVG expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T946 JVG?
The MOT on T946 JVG expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T946 JVG done?
T946 JVG was recorded at 146,058 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
Has T946 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T946 JVG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T946 JVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T946 JVG find?
T946 JVG failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 12 more.

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