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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T959 JGFMOT history

T959 JGF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 327,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
327,070 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 JGF
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 JGF was last recorded at 327,070 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 5,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
321,166 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,904 miles
Average per year
6,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 327,070 miles
  • 2024 – 321,166 miles
  • 2023 – 314,623 miles
  • 2022 – 306,458 miles
  • 2021 – 301,709 miles
  • 2020 – 296,575 miles
  • 2019 – 291,686 miles
  • 2018 – 281,285 miles
  • 2017 – 276,468 miles
  • 2016 – 273,714 miles
  • 2015 – 270,425 miles
  • 2014 – 270,340 miles
  • 2013 – 265,464 miles
  • 2012 – 244,812 miles
  • 2011 – 236,152 miles
  • 2010 – 230,794 miles
  • 2009 – 220,147 miles
  • 2008 – 210,158 miles
  • 2007 – 210,050 miles
  • 2006 – 201,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass327,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass327,070 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    327,070 miles
    Test number
    197699970900
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass321,166 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    321,166 miles
    Test number
    160134405552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail321,157 miles (+6,534)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,157 miles
    Test number
    821073551727
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass314,623 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    314,623 miles
    Test number
    243434318255
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail314,623 miles (+8,165)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,623 miles
    Test number
    416667181466
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass306,458 miles (+4,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    306,458 miles
    Test number
    283128786115
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass301,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    301,709 miles
    Test number
    782093780772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail301,708 miles (+5,133)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,708 miles
    Test number
    542041458573
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass296,575 miles (+4,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    296,575 miles
    Test number
    566879264429
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass291,686 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    291,686 miles
    Test number
    776224887690
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail291,684 miles (+10,399)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,684 miles
    Test number
    855670818178
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass281,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    281,285 miles
    Test number
    924342818915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail281,285 miles (+4,817)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,285 miles
    Test number
    592973654271
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass276,468 miles (+2,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    276,468 miles
    Test number
    262686627186
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHole in battery box

  15. Pass273,714 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    273,714 miles
    Test number
    118571169919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail273,703 miles (+3,278)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,703 miles
    Test number
    868961728506
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member in two places (6.6.6)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  17. Pass270,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    270,425 miles
    Test number
    567335032893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail270,425 miles (+85)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,425 miles
    Test number
    134288194561
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass270,340 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    270,340 miles
    Test number
    716121654333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail270,328 miles (+4,864)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,328 miles
    Test number
    405700254377
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass265,464 miles (+20,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    265,464 miles
    Test number
    447183053384
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass244,812 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    244,812 miles
    Test number
    376751472208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass237,974 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    237,974 miles
    Test number
    247953202495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  24. Pass236,152 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    236,152 miles
    Test number
    219713831191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass230,794 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    230,794 miles
    Test number
    614017230154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail230,791 miles (+10,644)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,791 miles
    Test number
    104018610104
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s seat belt req cleaned up bottom
    • NoteTyres req inflated o/s/f

  27. Pass220,147 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    220,147 miles
    Test number
    344245379054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail220,123 miles (+9,965)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,123 miles
    Test number
    941701879060
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass210,158 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    210,158 miles
    Test number
    590581478041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass210,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    210,050 miles
    Test number
    141034877450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail210,050 miles (+8,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,050 miles
    Test number
    243514777037
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass201,590 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    201,590 miles
    Test number
    544848686038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail201,503 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,503 miles
    Test number
    790742986028
    • DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T959 JGF

Does T959 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T959 JGF is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T959 JGF?
The MOT on T959 JGF is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T959 JGF done?
T959 JGF was recorded at 327,070 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
Has T959 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 JGF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T959 JGF 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 T959 JGF find?
T959 JGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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