Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
880JMOT history
880J is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 184,313 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 880J
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
880J was last recorded at 184,313 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 183,429 miles · 14 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 884 miles
- Average per year
- 2,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,313 miles
- 2023 – 183,429 miles
- 2022 – 182,141 miles
- 2020 – 181,335 miles
- 2019 – 180,449 miles
- 2018 – 178,023 miles
- 2017 – 174,325 miles
- 2016 – 165,373 miles
- 2015 – 156,102 miles
- 2014 – 152,262 miles
- 2013 – 146,400 miles
- 2012 – 142,917 miles
- 2011 – 141,429 miles
- 2010 – 140,447 miles
- 2009 – 139,410 miles
- 2008 – 138,193 miles
- 2007 – 137,978 miles
- 2006 – 133,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,313 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 Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Suspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Park brake travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,313 miles (+884)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 184,313 miles
- Test number
- 531013517466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,429 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 183,429 miles
- Test number
- 625257466607
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront panhard rod slight play on axle
- AdvisorySlight play steering drop arm onto steering box
Pass182,141 miles (+806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 182,141 miles
- Test number
- 515369576764
- AdvisoryFront suspension panhard rod slight play
- AdvisoryService brake performance just met
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm slight play
Pass181,335 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 181,335 miles
- Test number
- 984229340052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Fail181,332 miles (+883)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,332 miles
- Test number
- 290519363761
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Pass180,449 miles (+2,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,449 miles
- Test number
- 591534905362
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake travel
Pass178,023 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 178,023 miles
- Test number
- 120144741235
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake travel
Pass174,325 miles (+8,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 174,325 miles
- Test number
- 480001934809
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f - front arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass165,373 miles (+9,271)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 165,373 miles
- Test number
- 112948760624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 156,102 miles
- Test number
- 617518237691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,102 miles (+3,840)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,102 miles
- Test number
- 952075852168
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass152,262 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 152,262 miles
- Test number
- 605793164393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass146,400 miles (+3,483)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 146,400 miles
- Test number
- 566063043322
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass142,917 miles (+1,488)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 142,917 miles
- Test number
- 616259632374
- NoteRear x member starting to corode
Pass141,429 miles (+982)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 141,429 miles
- Test number
- 445669931308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,447 miles (+1,037)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 140,447 miles
- Test number
- 453544830413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,410 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 139,410 miles
- Test number
- 783516159399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 138,193 miles
- Test number
- 714535999253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,193 miles (+215)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 138,193 miles
- Test number
- 971312248225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,978 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 137,978 miles
- Test number
- 321826147442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,970 miles (+4,516)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,970 miles
- Test number
- 624440147273
- DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass133,454 miles (+5,313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 133,454 miles
- Test number
- 243041946265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 128,141 miles
- Test number
- 302271436002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 880J
- What vehicle is registration 880J currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 880J on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 880J currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 880J is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 880J?
- The MOT on 880J is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 880J done?
- 880J was recorded at 184,313 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
- Has 880J ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 880J has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on 880J 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 880J find?
- 880J passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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