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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T959 JVGMOT history

T959 JVG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 248,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
248,654 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 JVG was last recorded at 248,654 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,589 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
7,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,654 miles
  • 2021 – 248,589 miles
  • 2020 – 236,741 miles
  • 2019 – 220,126 miles
  • 2018 – 210,435 miles
  • 2017 – 203,605 miles
  • 2016 – 197,578 miles
  • 2015 – 192,816 miles
  • 2014 – 182,699 miles
  • 2013 – 172,075 miles
  • 2012 – 157,256 miles
  • 2011 – 146,131 miles
  • 2010 – 132,911 miles
  • 2009 – 123,384 miles
  • 2008 – 118,926 miles
  • 2007 – 118,581 miles
  • 2006 – 113,906 miles
  • 2005 – 105,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,654 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,654 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    248,654 miles
    Test number
    713454029137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass248,589 miles (+11,848)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    248,589 miles
    Test number
    791038300517
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL of them. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 6. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis--BOTH sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass236,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    236,741 miles
    Test number
    119285376237
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail236,741 miles (+16,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,741 miles
    Test number
    318582538737
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,126 miles (+9,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    220,126 miles
    Test number
    787148132261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass210,435 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    210,435 miles
    Test number
    437009043248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass203,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    203,605 miles
    Test number
    538209402038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail203,605 miles (+6,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,605 miles
    Test number
    733868587647
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass197,578 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    197,578 miles
    Test number
    191230423313
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering box

  10. Pass192,816 miles (+10,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    192,816 miles
    Test number
    526926735173
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass182,699 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    182,699 miles
    Test number
    118114934134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail182,595 miles (+10,520)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,595 miles
    Test number
    929493234155
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass172,075 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    172,075 miles
    Test number
    509468633109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,068 miles (+14,812)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,068 miles
    Test number
    886938223164
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass157,256 miles (+11,125)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    157,256 miles
    Test number
    585914212139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in wiper linkage

  16. Pass146,131 miles (+13,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    146,131 miles
    Test number
    839767931166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass132,911 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    132,911 miles
    Test number
    561819600156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,817 miles (+9,433)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    931344600183
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass123,384 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,384 miles
    Test number
    412055709111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass118,926 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,926 miles
    Test number
    724401718011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,581 miles (+4,675)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    984544747343
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass113,906 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    563036046313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    105,664 miles
    Test number
    660333745355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T959 JVG

Does T959 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T959 JVG is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T959 JVG?
The MOT on T959 JVG is valid until 7 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 JVG done?
T959 JVG was recorded at 248,654 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 7,180 miles a year.
Has T959 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 JVG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T959 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 T959 JVG find?
T959 JVG passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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