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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T953 JVGMOT history

T953 JVG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 222,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
222,410 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 JVG was last recorded at 222,410 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 3,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2008: 82,222 miles, lower than 98,698 miles on 14 Sept 2007.
  • 12 Dec 2014: 108,970 miles, lower than 160,699 miles on 12 Dec 2013.
  • 12 Jan 2017: 101,111 miles, lower than 174,967 miles on 14 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
219,207 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,203 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,410 miles
  • 2025 – 219,207 miles
  • 2024 – 215,488 miles
  • 2023 – 211,231 miles
  • 2022 – 206,436 miles
  • 2021 – 201,961 miles
  • 2019 – 192,946 miles
  • 2018 – 183,144 miles
  • 2017 – 101,111 miles
  • 2016 – 174,967 miles
  • 2014 – 108,970 miles
  • 2013 – 160,699 miles
  • 2012 – 152,790 miles
  • 2011 – 149,785 miles
  • 2010 – 138,658 miles
  • 2009 – 126,933 miles
  • 2008 – 82,290 miles
  • 2007 – 98,698 miles
  • 2006 – 80,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,410 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,410 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    222,410 miles
    Test number
    587929832005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass219,207 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    219,207 miles
    Test number
    895857272502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,488 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    215,488 miles
    Test number
    551764670821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,231 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    211,231 miles
    Test number
    285789890837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,436 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    206,436 miles
    Test number
    252131659079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass201,961 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    201,961 miles
    Test number
    987640797306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,946 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    192,946 miles
    Test number
    641396660139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,144 miles (+82,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,144 miles
    Test number
    262938339829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,111 miles (-73,856)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    350002171373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass174,967 miles (+65,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    174,967 miles
    Test number
    750803096521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,970 miles (-51,729)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,970 miles
    Test number
    467026044315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,699 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    160,699 miles
    Test number
    338846943356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,790 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    152,790 miles
    Test number
    669718242308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,785 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    536108441307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteVarious cuts in osf tyre
    • NoteWipers split but still clear screen

  15. Fail149,785 miles (+11,127)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    795498541303
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteVarious cuts in osf tyre
    • NoteWipers split but still clear screen

  16. Pass138,658 miles (+11,725)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    491598640330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront hub seals starting to leak

  17. Pass126,933 miles (+44,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    126,933 miles
    Test number
    741994169372
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass82,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    661749738340
    • NoteMovement in steering drop arm ball joint

  19. Fail82,222 miles (-16,476)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    461329738342
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteMovement in steering drop arm ball joint

  20. Pass98,698 miles (+17,771)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    923837557234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,927 miles
    Test number
    973769496169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T953 JVG

Does T953 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T953 JVG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T953 JVG?
The MOT on T953 JVG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T953 JVG done?
T953 JVG was recorded at 222,410 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has T953 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 JVG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on T953 JVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 4 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T953 JVG find?
T953 JVG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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