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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,950 cc

9 JEFMOT history

9 JEF is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

9 JEF blue 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,109 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 JEF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 JEF was last recorded at 80,109 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,402 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
1,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,109 miles
  • 2025 – 79,402 miles
  • 2024 – 78,783 miles
  • 2023 – 78,314 miles
  • 2022 – 77,724 miles
  • 2021 – 75,947 miles
  • 2020 – 75,183 miles
  • 2019 – 73,636 miles
  • 2018 – 71,672 miles
  • 2017 – 70,453 miles
  • 2016 – 69,355 miles
  • 2014 – 66,986 miles
  • 2013 – 65,220 miles
  • 2012 – 63,669 miles
  • 2011 – 62,450 miles
  • 2010 – 61,445 miles
  • 2009 – 60,453 miles
  • 2008 – 57,220 miles
  • 2007 – 53,356 miles
  • 2006 – 47,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,109 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    728051288847
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass79,402 miles (+619)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    589883861819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,783 miles (+469)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,783 miles
    Test number
    434392127979
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass78,314 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    195555543163
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail78,314 miles (+590)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    790637725817
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,724 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    911216511058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,947 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    349031570073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,183 miles (+1,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    670397743624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,636 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,636 miles
    Test number
    159288290219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,577 miles (+1,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,577 miles
    Test number
    950544551143
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))

  11. Pass71,672 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    614866627736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,453 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    649751779247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,355 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    290831425372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,986 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    697627664241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,220 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    538712933289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,669 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    355952622247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,450 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    377451931284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,445 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    374667630428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,453 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    324067339429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,220 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    193591238247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,356 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    222338427205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    753232316277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 JEF

What vehicle is registration 9 JEF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 JEF on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. 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 9 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 JEF is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 JEF?
The MOT on 9 JEF is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 JEF done?
9 JEF was recorded at 80,109 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,630 miles a year.
Has 9 JEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 JEF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 9 JEF 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 9 JEF find?
9 JEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush.

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