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Yellow · Petrol · 1950 · 3,500 cc

FJY 956MOT history

FJY 956 is a yellow petrol Land Rover first used on 7 Dec 1950. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 28,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,899 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJY 956
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1950
First used
7 Dec 1950
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJY 956 was last recorded at 28,899 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2025: 26,676 miles, lower than 28,574 miles on 1 Jun 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,676 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,223 miles
Average per year
187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,899 miles
  • 2025 – 26,676 miles
  • 2022 – 28,574 miles
  • 2021 – 28,537 miles
  • 2020 – 28,402 miles
  • 2018 – 28,051 miles
  • 2012 – 26,206 miles
  • 2011 – 26,021 miles
  • 2010 – 25,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,899 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,899 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,899 miles
    Test number
    637505524272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,676 miles (-1,898)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    388330604223
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass28,574 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    209701047310
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWiper motor bracket fractured

  4. Pass28,537 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    129526896442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass28,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    28,402 miles
    Test number
    822458031928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    305456741661
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lowe (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass28,051 miles (+1,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,051 miles
    Test number
    858282830396
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass26,206 miles (+185)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    707740252244
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery tray very corroded
    • NoteOffside drag link end ball joint very close to leaf spring
    • NoteOffside rear service brake effort slightly low
    • NoteRear axle box sections corroded

  9. Pass26,021 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    335418601256
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front axle hubs leaking oil
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  10. Fail26,021 miles (+156)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    945519991105
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front axle hubs leaking oil
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  11. Pass25,865 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,865 miles
    Test number
    620333290167
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll leaf springs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking oil

  12. Fail25,863 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    723500190188
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll leaf springs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking oil

Questions about FJY 956

What vehicle is registration FJY 956 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJY 956 on a yellow petrol Land Rover first used on 7 Dec 1950. 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 FJY 956 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FJY 956 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on FJY 956?
The MOT on FJY 956 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FJY 956 done?
FJY 956 was recorded at 28,899 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 187 miles a year.
Has FJY 956 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJY 956 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on FJY 956 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FJY 956 find?
FJY 956 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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