Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
666 JAYMOT history
666 JAY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,208 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 666 JAY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
666 JAY was last recorded at 99,208 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Feb 2023: 94,308 miles, lower than 147,961 miles on 11 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,309 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,899 miles
- Average per year
- 2,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,208 miles
- 2025 – 97,309 miles
- 2024 – 95,204 miles
- 2023 – 94,308 miles
- 2019 – 147,961 miles
- 2018 – 145,858 miles
- 2017 – 144,451 miles
- 2016 – 137,416 miles
- 2015 – 127,837 miles
- 2014 – 99,660 miles
- 2012 – 96,574 miles
- 2011 – 69,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,208 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Front wipers not parking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,208 miles (+1,899)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,208 miles
- Test number
- 984028079407
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass97,309 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 97,309 miles
- Test number
- 115054806893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 95,204 miles
- Test number
- 123759269868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail95,203 miles (+895)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,203 miles
- Test number
- 582169670031
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass94,308 miles (-53,653)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 94,308 miles
- Test number
- 541779267592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,961 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,961 miles
- Test number
- 777861467999
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrision
Pass145,858 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 145,858 miles
- Test number
- 877120802449
- AdvisoryVarious body panels dented but no sharp edges
Pass144,451 miles (+7,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 144,451 miles
- Test number
- 526299974643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,416 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,416 miles
- Test number
- 336524190407
- AdvisoryFront wipers not parking
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail137,409 miles (+9,572)15 failures15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,409 miles
- Test number
- 928328336497
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryFront wipers not parking
- AdvisoryInner front brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate lamp lense missing
- AdvisorySteering track bar bent
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass127,837 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 127,837 miles
- Test number
- 255035255086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,836 miles (+28,176)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,836 miles
- Test number
- 836810355043
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass99,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 99,660 miles
- Test number
- 127728844445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,660 miles (+3,086)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,660 miles
- Test number
- 946341344002
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,574 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 96,574 miles
- Test number
- 889203122166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,564 miles (+27,258)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,564 miles
- Test number
- 507461622177
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass69,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,306 miles
- Test number
- 605661091093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 666 JAY
- What vehicle is registration 666 JAY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 666 JAY on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2008. 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 666 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 666 JAY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 666 JAY?
- The MOT on 666 JAY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 666 JAY done?
- 666 JAY was recorded at 99,208 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,005 miles a year.
- Has 666 JAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 666 JAY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on 666 JAY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 666 JAY find?
- 666 JAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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