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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

F21 JBWMOT history

F21 JBW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Nov 1988. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 101,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

F21 JBW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
101,480 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F21 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
21 Nov 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F21 JBW was last recorded at 101,480 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,478 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,480 miles
  • 2023 – 101,351 miles
  • 2022 – 101,278 miles
  • 2021 – 100,161 miles
  • 2020 – 99,380 miles
  • 2019 – 97,782 miles
  • 2018 – 97,077 miles
  • 2017 – 95,767 miles
  • 2016 – 94,804 miles
  • 2015 – 93,943 miles
  • 2014 – 92,781 miles
  • 2013 – 90,274 miles
  • 2012 – 87,437 miles
  • 2011 – 86,103 miles
  • 2010 – 82,983 miles
  • 2009 – 80,335 miles
  • 2008 – 79,061 miles
  • 2006 – 77,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,480 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    144438087168
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail101,478 miles (+127)3 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,478 miles
    Test number
    814341258257
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass101,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    637036880832
    • 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))

  4. Fail101,351 miles (+73)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    669215258183
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass101,278 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    183244444905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,275 miles (+1,114)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,275 miles
    Test number
    797790381274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    537881004408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,161 miles (+781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    651188831340
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step corroded and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,380 miles
    Test number
    797036042310
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail99,380 miles (+1,598)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,380 miles
    Test number
    177949692907
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass97,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    540324029476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,782 miles (+705)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    159791592019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass97,077 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,077 miles
    Test number
    993093461211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,076 miles (+1,309)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    290587533257
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass95,767 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,767 miles
    Test number
    173440246719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,804 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,804 miles
    Test number
    667591150682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,943 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    496389015016
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass93,943 miles (+1,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    699579815036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass92,781 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    167771734005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,274 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    145342623408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's inner face in poor condition

  21. Fail90,274 miles (+2,837)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    519242223008
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's inner face in poor condition

  22. Pass87,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    206842032027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,437 miles (+1,334)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    178640832081
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass86,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    316418231032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,103 miles (+3,120)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    859938031026
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass82,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    644368520080
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail82,983 miles (+2,648)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    182127720422
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass80,335 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    310427649024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail80,334 miles (+1,273)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    864289729070
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass79,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    533499828043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,061 miles (+1,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    552429528046
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass77,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    304081796154
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Fail265 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265 miles
    Test number
    392891196172
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F21 JBW

Does F21 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F21 JBW expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F21 JBW?
The MOT on F21 JBW expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F21 JBW done?
F21 JBW was recorded at 101,480 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has F21 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F21 JBW has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on F21 JBW 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 F21 JBW find?
F21 JBW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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