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Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T954 JVGMOT history

T954 JVG is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2021
Mileage
163,406 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T954 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T954 JVG was last recorded at 163,406 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 2,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,465 miles · 31 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,941 miles
Average per year
1,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,406 miles
  • 2020 – 160,465 miles
  • 2019 – 157,983 miles
  • 2018 – 154,004 miles
  • 2017 – 151,517 miles
  • 2016 – 150,243 miles
  • 2015 – 148,099 miles
  • 2014 – 146,535 miles
  • 2013 – 145,387 miles
  • 2012 – 143,235 miles
  • 2011 – 142,915 miles
  • 2010 – 141,000 miles
  • 2009 – 139,825 miles
  • 2008 – 138,162 miles
  • 2007 – 136,329 miles
  • 2006 – 134,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,406 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,406 miles (+2,941)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,406 miles
    Test number
    481384469218
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass160,465 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,465 miles
    Test number
    705486609599
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,983 miles (+3,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    837345837996
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  4. Pass154,004 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,004 miles
    Test number
    835374713704
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass151,517 miles (+1,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,517 miles
    Test number
    774947050762
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  6. Pass150,243 miles (+2,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,243 miles
    Test number
    859556274025
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass148,099 miles (+1,564)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    709334745228
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass146,535 miles (+1,148)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    148998914238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle undersealed

  9. Pass145,387 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    858871543230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,061 miles (+1,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,061 miles
    Test number
    687974043116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass143,235 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,235 miles
    Test number
    438244142116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,915 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    476138951192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,000 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    141,000 miles
    Test number
    294648950128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,825 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    139,825 miles
    Test number
    992466059118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass138,162 miles (+1,833)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    280251558103
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre not to cords
    • NoteMark in n/s/f seat belt
    • NotePlay in n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s track rod end

  16. Pass136,329 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    136,329 miles
    Test number
    301253657189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,316 miles (+1,695)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,316 miles
    Test number
    934582657182
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront dics worn
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f trailing arm bushes worn
    • NoteN/s/f tractor jiont leaking

  18. Fail134,621 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    161892536056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass134,621 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    750692736025
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T954 JVG

Does T954 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T954 JVG expired on 30 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T954 JVG?
The MOT on T954 JVG expired on 30 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T954 JVG done?
T954 JVG was recorded at 163,406 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 1,807 miles a year.
Has T954 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T954 JVG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T954 JVG 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 T954 JVG find?
T954 JVG failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides, and 4 more.

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