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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

1987JMOT history

1987J is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 16,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

1987J green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
16,729 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1987J
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1987J was last recorded at 16,729 miles on 27 May 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,357 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,729 miles
  • 2025 – 16,357 miles
  • 2024 – 16,115 miles
  • 2023 – 16,036 miles
  • 2022 – 15,648 miles
  • 2021 – 14,604 miles
  • 2020 – 14,502 miles
  • 2017 – 11,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear play in the rear prop shaft rear uj not a reason for rejection at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,729 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    931062823714
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level

  2. Fail16,729 miles (+372)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    246609301627
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level

  3. Pass16,357 miles (+242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    16,357 miles
    Test number
    487152901218
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass16,115 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    568528290393
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail16,115 miles (+79)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    888062260499
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass16,036 miles (+388)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    16,036 miles
    Test number
    297781444534
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass15,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    15,648 miles
    Test number
    946369037711
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail15,648 miles (+1,044)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,648 miles
    Test number
    514422630359
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded bracak pips corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass14,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,604 miles
    Test number
    239660185934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,604 miles (+102)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,604 miles
    Test number
    484857376611
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass14,502 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    434400786222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    581897062981
    • AdvisoryRear play in the rear prop shaft rear uj not a reason for rejection at time of test

  13. Fail11,236 miles6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    853469500286
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hitting coil spring on full lock (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush between the axle and bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear play in the rear prop shaft rear uj not a reason for rejection at time of test

Questions about 1987J

What vehicle is registration 1987J currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1987J on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2014. 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 1987J currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1987J is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1987J?
The MOT on 1987J is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1987J done?
1987J was recorded at 16,729 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 594 miles a year.
Has 1987J ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1987J has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 1987J 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 1987J find?
1987J passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok; front front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level.

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