Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc
889 DVJMOT history
889 DVJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 155,883 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 889 DVJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 31 Dec 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
889 DVJ was last recorded at 155,883 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,975 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,908 miles
- Average per year
- 3,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,883 miles
- 2024 – 150,975 miles
- 2023 – 142,015 miles
- 2022 – 141,851 miles
- 2021 – 141,127 miles
- 2020 – 139,862 miles
- 2019 – 138,494 miles
- 2018 – 136,887 miles
- 2017 – 135,230 miles
- 2016 – 131,017 miles
- 2015 – 122,671 miles
- 2014 – 120,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top rad hose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
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.
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear wiper blade missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake near end of reserve travel==adjustment advised
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Indicators flashing fast
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,883 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 155,883 miles
- Test number
- 804952212799
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top rad hose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
Fail155,883 miles (+4,908)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,883 miles
- Test number
- 433984659603
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top rad hose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
Pass150,975 miles (+8,960)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 150,975 miles
- Test number
- 351904999683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,015 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,015 miles
- Test number
- 219362747009
- AdvisoryDamp around both front steering swivels
- AdvisoryDamp around steering box
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Fail142,015 miles (+164)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,015 miles
- Test number
- 863263428095
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamp around both front steering swivels
- AdvisoryDamp around steering box
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass141,851 miles (+724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 141,851 miles
- Test number
- 351972400694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Pass141,127 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 141,127 miles
- Test number
- 598388874396
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing
- AdvisoryParking brake near end of reserve travel==adjustment advised
Fail141,112 miles (+1,250)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,112 miles
- Test number
- 933253194698
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing
- AdvisoryParking brake near end of reserve travel==adjustment advised
- AdvisorySteering pulls to right under braking
Pass139,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 139,862 miles
- Test number
- 744955757799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,862 miles (+1,368)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,862 miles
- Test number
- 376966784802
- Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass138,494 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 138,494 miles
- Test number
- 948751481542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,887 miles (+1,657)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 136,887 miles
- Test number
- 916136546564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,230 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 135,230 miles
- Test number
- 661850898078
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryIndicators flashing fast
Fail135,229 miles (+4,212)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,229 miles
- Test number
- 649885786137
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryIndicators flashing fast
Pass131,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 131,017 miles
- Test number
- 155767555411
- AdvisoryOffside play in track rod end
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail131,017 miles (+8,346)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,017 miles
- Test number
- 484014142927
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside play in track rod end
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in front prop sliding joint
Pass122,671 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,671 miles
- Test number
- 997549615223
- NoteO/s/f indicator dim but visable
Fail122,671 miles (+2,623)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,671 miles
- Test number
- 736239815291
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteN/s drag link ball joint retaining pin missing(split pin)
- NoteO/s/f indicator dim but visable
Pass120,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 120,048 miles
- Test number
- 319721434217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,048 miles8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,048 miles
- Test number
- 385677124272
- FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about 889 DVJ
- What vehicle is registration 889 DVJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 889 DVJ on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 889 DVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 889 DVJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 889 DVJ?
- The MOT on 889 DVJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 889 DVJ done?
- 889 DVJ was recorded at 155,883 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
- Has 889 DVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 889 DVJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 889 DVJ 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 889 DVJ find?
- 889 DVJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak top rad hose; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage, and 2 more.
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