
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
882 JONMOT history
882 JON is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 183,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 183,502 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 882 JON
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
882 JON was last recorded at 183,502 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 183,317 miles · 11 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 185 miles
- Average per year
- 4,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,502 miles
- 2023 – 183,317 miles
- 2021 – 182,628 miles
- 2020 – 179,525 miles
- 2019 – 178,148 miles
- 2018 – 178,096 miles
- 2017 – 175,186 miles
- 2016 – 172,801 miles
- 2015 – 170,499 miles
- 2014 – 167,363 miles
- 2013 – 166,943 miles
- 2012 – 161,224 miles
- 2011 – 155,273 miles
- 2010 – 144,012 miles
- 2009 – 133,540 miles
- 2008 – 121,133 miles
- 2007 – 110,898 miles
- 2006 – 98,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front passenger footwell holed (not in a prescribed area)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed below front passenger foot well
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,502 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 183,502 miles
- Test number
- 864242875002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,317 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 183,317 miles
- Test number
- 503846918657
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger footwell holed (not in a prescribed area)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed below front passenger foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Fail183,316 miles (+688)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,316 miles
- Test number
- 876913405601
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed (centre & nearside rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger footwell holed (not in a prescribed area)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger holed below front passenger foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,628 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 182,628 miles
- Test number
- 303649379439
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail182,627 miles (+3,102)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,627 miles
- Test number
- 202041571411
- MajorCentral Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low offside aim at upper most point (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front 1x nut/bolt loose front prop rear flange
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear 1x nut loose rear prop flange to transfer box output flange
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear spare wheel loose on carrier (not likely to fall off )(suspect incorrect wheel nuts used)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front exhaust front pipe to manifold 1x securing nut loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass179,525 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 179,525 miles
- Test number
- 667126767347
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead
Fail179,524 miles (+1)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,524 miles
- Test number
- 950207690507
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine engine drain plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead
Fail179,523 miles (+1,375)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,523 miles
- Test number
- 158485233188
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated offside floor holed at bottom of baulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded at bottom of baulkhead
Pass178,148 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 178,148 miles
- Test number
- 306850368313
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass178,096 miles (+2,910)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 178,096 miles
- Test number
- 230784478713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,186 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 175,186 miles
- Test number
- 546030504186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Fail175,186 miles (+2,385)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,186 miles
- Test number
- 866702362530
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Pass172,801 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 172,801 miles
- Test number
- 663930607202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,499 miles (+3,136)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 170,499 miles
- Test number
- 165305055187
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass167,363 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 167,363 miles
- Test number
- 587385914132
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail167,361 miles (+418)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,361 miles
- Test number
- 296434914121
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass166,943 miles (+52)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 166,943 miles
- Test number
- 267843763217
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering damper has slight play in a bush
Fail166,891 miles (+5,667)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,891 miles
- Test number
- 778637853246
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSteering damper has slight play in a bush
Pass161,224 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 161,224 miles
- Test number
- 327002142285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering damper bush has excessive play
Fail161,224 miles (+5,951)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,224 miles
- Test number
- 755177332200
- FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering damper bush has excessive play
Fail155,273 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,273 miles
- Test number
- 129015931281
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass155,273 miles (+11,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 155,273 miles
- Test number
- 415735531266
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass144,012 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 144,012 miles
- Test number
- 773922130262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail144,012 miles (+323)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,012 miles
- Test number
- 843441630223
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail143,689 miles (+10,149)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,689 miles
- Test number
- 733241510213
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass133,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 133,540 miles
- Test number
- 983033789127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,540 miles (+12,407)22 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,540 miles
- Test number
- 711651089169
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass121,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 121,133 miles
- Test number
- 224101468174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,133 miles (+10,235)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,133 miles
- Test number
- 263878958420
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass110,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 110,898 miles
- Test number
- 502037187179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,898 miles (+12,359)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,898 miles
- Test number
- 420586987126
- FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass98,539 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 98,539 miles
- Test number
- 201359576183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,119 miles10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,119 miles
- Test number
- 472343856156
- FailureCentre Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Questions about 882 JON
- What vehicle is registration 882 JON currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 882 JON on a blue 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 882 JON currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 882 JON expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 882 JON?
- The MOT on 882 JON expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 882 JON done?
- 882 JON was recorded at 183,502 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
- Has 882 JON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 882 JON has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on 882 JON 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 882 JON find?
- 882 JON passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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