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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

635 JHMOT history

635 JH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

635 JH grey 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,024 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
635 JH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

635 JH was last recorded at 137,024 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,022 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,024 miles
  • 2024 – 136,893 miles
  • 2023 – 136,129 miles
  • 2022 – 134,802 miles
  • 2019 – 130,114 miles
  • 2018 – 126,266 miles
  • 2017 – 123,166 miles
  • 2016 – 119,281 miles
  • 2015 – 115,747 miles
  • 2013 – 108,821 miles
  • 2012 – 100,362 miles
  • 2011 – 93,825 miles
  • 2010 – 86,877 miles
  • 2009 – 76,374 miles
  • 2008 – 66,357 miles
  • 2007 – 62,452 miles
  • 2006 – 53,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,024 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,024 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    130581503817
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail137,022 miles (+129)6 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    532705710323
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass136,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,893 miles
    Test number
    958842370604
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  4. Fail136,893 miles (+764)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,893 miles
    Test number
    154499872647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  5. Pass136,129 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,129 miles
    Test number
    486817825445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,802 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,802 miles
    Test number
    783587380933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,114 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    655742889956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    379080836644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail126,266 miles (+3,100)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    638438889780
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass123,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    401056902559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,164 miles (+3,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    988396435212
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Pass119,281 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    400108209330
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass115,747 miles (+6,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    396638005095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass108,821 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,821 miles
    Test number
    256658433356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,741 miles (+8,379)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,741 miles
    Test number
    575121033382
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass100,362 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    306442832349
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint leaking
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box

  17. Fail100,362 miles (+6,537)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    498919612416
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint leaking
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box

  18. Pass93,825 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    198072831315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,695 miles (+6,818)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,695 miles
    Test number
    479985721488
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass86,877 miles (+48)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,877 miles
    Test number
    430004330344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  21. Fail86,829 miles (+10,455)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    984450430302
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  22. Pass76,374 miles (+10,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    664451239385
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass66,357 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    661731738381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,452 miles (+9,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    474332877151
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass53,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    883387076196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 635 JH

What vehicle is registration 635 JH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 635 JH on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2002. 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 635 JH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 635 JH is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 635 JH?
The MOT on 635 JH is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 635 JH done?
635 JH was recorded at 137,024 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,133 miles a year.
Has 635 JH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 635 JH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 635 JH 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 635 JH find?
635 JH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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