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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,395 cc

C5 JJSMOT history

C5 JJS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

C5 JJS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,392 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JJS was last recorded at 81,392 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,903 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,392 miles
  • 2025 – 80,903 miles
  • 2024 – 80,804 miles
  • 2023 – 80,089 miles
  • 2022 – 78,211 miles
  • 2021 – 74,640 miles
  • 2020 – 70,388 miles
  • 2019 – 64,004 miles
  • 2018 – 56,701 miles
  • 2017 – 44,355 miles
  • 2016 – 42,661 miles
  • 2015 – 34,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,392 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    600875546564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,903 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    855743003094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,804 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,804 miles
    Test number
    834084358953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,089 miles (+1,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    101187888118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass78,211 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    354757860575
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail78,209 miles (+3,569)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    674533618276
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass74,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    154616913437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,640 miles (+4,252)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    726309878741
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,388 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    967155424874
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,388 miles (+6,384)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    481579559674
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,004 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    387909728823
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail64,003 miles (+7,302)4 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    420517740444
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber anti-slip pad has wear

  13. Pass56,701 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    374960404977
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has damage, but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside anti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorating

  14. Fail56,701 miles (+12,346)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    413851845498
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has damage, but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside anti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorating

  15. Pass44,355 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    851849130614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    225519685007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail42,661 miles (+8,621)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    737266079515
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,040 miles
    Test number
    227393865078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail34,040 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,040 miles
    Test number
    969513365034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about C5 JJS

Does C5 JJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JJS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JJS?
The MOT on C5 JJS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JJS done?
C5 JJS was recorded at 81,392 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has C5 JJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JJS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 JJS 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 C5 JJS find?
C5 JJS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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