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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

FJH 877MOT history

FJH 877 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

FJH 877 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,816 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJH 877
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJH 877 was last recorded at 156,816 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,026 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,790 miles
Average per year
4,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,816 miles
  • 2025 – 149,026 miles
  • 2024 – 142,172 miles
  • 2023 – 135,991 miles
  • 2022 – 132,408 miles
  • 2020 – 129,322 miles
  • 2019 – 127,465 miles
  • 2018 – 123,200 miles
  • 2017 – 118,100 miles
  • 2016 – 114,799 miles
  • 2015 – 111,666 miles
  • 2014 – 107,444 miles
  • 2013 – 102,731 miles
  • 2012 – 98,798 miles
  • 2010 – 91,170 miles
  • 2009 – 85,885 miles
  • 2008 – 81,195 miles
  • 2007 – 75,067 miles
  • 2006 – 71,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,816 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering box has slight leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,816 miles (+7,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,816 miles
    Test number
    495442091842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering box has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,026 miles (+6,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    349125180115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,172 miles (+6,181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,172 miles
    Test number
    401619331969
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH steering GATORS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BITH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,991 miles (+3,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    897544307197
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear axke (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,408 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,408 miles
    Test number
    885671350326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass129,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    585489438936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,322 miles (+1,857)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    439682581435
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,465 miles (+4,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,465 miles
    Test number
    243957658278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,200 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    853987478274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,100 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    189867667251
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake dust covers corroded

  11. Pass114,799 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    140535410236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking

  12. Pass111,666 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,666 miles
    Test number
    763107704140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,444 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    429482464256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,431 miles (+4,700)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    148410964294
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass102,731 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    929114063207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    815842172266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    489604371217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,170 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    311188960458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,885 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    362845959470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,195 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    322331478298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,067 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,067 miles
    Test number
    973992177211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    841365746291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FJH 877

What vehicle is registration FJH 877 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJH 877 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1995. 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 FJH 877 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FJH 877 is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FJH 877?
The MOT on FJH 877 is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FJH 877 done?
FJH 877 was recorded at 156,816 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,389 miles a year.
Has FJH 877 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJH 877 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on FJH 877 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 FJH 877 find?
FJH 877 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front steering box has slight leak; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg; oil leak, but not excessive.

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