Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
579 JABMOT history
579 JAB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,570 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 579 JAB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 24 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
579 JAB was last recorded at 94,570 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,533 miles · 10 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 4,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,570 miles
- 2025 – 90,230 miles
- 2024 – 84,334 miles
- 2023 – 80,218 miles
- 2022 – 78,981 miles
- 2021 – 76,280 miles
- 2020 – 72,765 miles
- 2019 – 71,344 miles
- 2018 – 70,541 miles
- 2017 – 70,075 miles
- 2016 – 67,810 miles
- 2015 – 62,551 miles
- 2014 – 49,527 miles
- 2013 – 36,404 miles
- 2012 – 29,124 miles
- 2011 – 24,379 miles
- 2010 – 18,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,570 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Cuts to all four tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside rear inner brake disc surface corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,570 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,570 miles
- Test number
- 922921897490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,533 miles (+4,303)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,533 miles
- Test number
- 492412228617
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,230 miles (+5,896)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 90,230 miles
- Test number
- 692582284846
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,334 miles (+4,116)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 84,334 miles
- Test number
- 680676372414
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,218 miles (+1,237)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,218 miles
- Test number
- 995792672853
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf-nsf pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr-nsr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
Pass78,981 miles (+2,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,981 miles
- Test number
- 590473257473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,280 miles (+3,515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,280 miles
- Test number
- 645629521060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,765 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,765 miles
- Test number
- 894099294963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,344 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,344 miles
- Test number
- 784618739865
- AdvisoryCuts to all four tyres
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner brake disc surface corroding
Fail71,344 miles (+803)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,344 miles
- Test number
- 840863308231
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCuts to all four tyres
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner brake disc surface corroding
- AdvisorySlight play in front prop flange (bolt loose)
- AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel
Pass70,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,541 miles
- Test number
- 283044974533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,541 miles (+466)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,541 miles
- Test number
- 965623981229
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass70,075 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 70,075 miles
- Test number
- 996567654771
- AdvisoryParking brake travel long
Fail70,075 miles (+2,265)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,075 miles
- Test number
- 691390639811
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake travel long
Pass67,810 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 67,810 miles
- Test number
- 849771369932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,551 miles (+13,024)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,551 miles
- Test number
- 866362572524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,527 miles (+13,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,527 miles
- Test number
- 577769984204
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass36,404 miles (+7,280)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 36,404 miles
- Test number
- 618063183231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,124 miles (+4,745)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 29,124 miles
- Test number
- 829787592296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,379 miles (+5,689)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 24,379 miles
- Test number
- 856833391253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 18,690 miles
- Test number
- 181397370203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 579 JAB
- What vehicle is registration 579 JAB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 579 JAB on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Oct 2007. 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 579 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 579 JAB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 579 JAB?
- The MOT on 579 JAB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 579 JAB done?
- 579 JAB was recorded at 94,570 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
- Has 579 JAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 579 JAB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 579 JAB 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 579 JAB find?
- 579 JAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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