Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

TJG 295MOT history

TJG 295 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,865 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,212 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for TJG 295 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
TJG 295
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJG 295 was last recorded at 127,865 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,221 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,644 miles
Average per year
6,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,865 miles
  • 2025 – 124,221 miles
  • 2024 – 120,595 miles
  • 2023 – 115,891 miles
  • 2022 – 111,985 miles
  • 2021 – 106,187 miles
  • 2020 – 99,439 miles
  • 2018 – 92,945 miles
  • 2017 – 84,324 miles
  • 2016 – 78,141 miles
  • 2015 – 72,331 miles
  • 2014 – 63,964 miles
  • 2013 – 56,456 miles
  • 2012 – 49,729 miles
  • 2011 – 43,364 miles
  • 2010 – 36,493 miles
  • 2009 – 29,052 miles
  • 2008 – 15,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,865 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,865 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,865 miles
    Test number
    519901788721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,221 miles
    Test number
    886491261106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,220 miles (+3,625)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,220 miles
    Test number
    194706768028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass120,595 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    766010437567
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail120,594 miles (+4,703)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,594 miles
    Test number
    550134187895
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,891 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    952319285107
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,891 miles (+3,906)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    885208717673
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,985 miles (+5,798)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    890294821584
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass106,187 miles (+21)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,187 miles
    Test number
    859585099334
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail106,166 miles (+6,727)4 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    237629009518
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass99,439 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,439 miles
    Test number
    256443549273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,436 miles (+6,491)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,436 miles
    Test number
    214011834707
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  13. Pass92,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,945 miles
    Test number
    510160943869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,945 miles (+8,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,945 miles
    Test number
    318889612329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass84,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    218443722708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,324 miles (+6,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    807800483833
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass78,141 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    239663499773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,641 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    540701239278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,331 miles (+8,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    942958939778
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

  20. Pass63,964 miles (+7,508)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    339521154308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass56,456 miles (+1,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    997625453310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass54,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    125880753487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,685 miles (+4,956)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    546479943038
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass49,729 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    696695062070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    118770981064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,364 miles (+6,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    197088671078
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTowbar component fractured (6.6.1)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

  27. Pass36,493 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    600556870050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass29,052 miles (+13,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    600947459035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,550 miles
    Test number
    151890168478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TJG 295

What vehicle is registration TJG 295 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJG 295 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TJG 295 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TJG 295 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TJG 295?
The MOT on TJG 295 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TJG 295 done?
TJG 295 was recorded at 127,865 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,212 miles a year.
Has TJG 295 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJG 295 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on TJG 295 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 TJG 295 find?
TJG 295 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all TJ registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.