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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

57 JLCMOT history

57 JLC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

57 JLC black 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,481 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
57 JLC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

57 JLC was last recorded at 139,481 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,639 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,842 miles
Average per year
7,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,481 miles
  • 2025 – 133,639 miles
  • 2024 – 125,723 miles
  • 2023 – 118,980 miles
  • 2022 – 112,481 miles
  • 2021 – 105,958 miles
  • 2019 – 87,845 miles
  • 2018 – 79,929 miles
  • 2017 – 64,597 miles
  • 2016 – 52,392 miles
  • 2014 – 39,600 miles
  • 2013 – 37,154 miles
  • 2012 – 34,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,481 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,481 miles (+5,842)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    420243451069
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,639 miles (+7,916)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,639 miles
    Test number
    863820172016
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,723 miles (+6,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    198012378797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass118,980 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    738180440072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail118,980 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    700246270288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass112,481 miles (+6,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    805650513362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass105,958 miles (+18,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,958 miles
    Test number
    482344667646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass87,845 miles (+7,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    169511664713
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,929 miles (+15,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    180024686049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,597 miles (+12,205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    760821503387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    310002640884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,392 miles (+12,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    479690285664
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass39,600 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    978591204346
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass37,154 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,154 miles
    Test number
    439397193215
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass34,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    526029692210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,356 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    557149592261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about 57 JLC

What vehicle is registration 57 JLC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 57 JLC on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 2009. 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 57 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 57 JLC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 57 JLC?
The MOT on 57 JLC is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 57 JLC done?
57 JLC was recorded at 139,481 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,545 miles a year.
Has 57 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 57 JLC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 57 JLC 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 57 JLC find?
57 JLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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