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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

J1 RLRMOT history

J1 RLR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

J1 RLR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,509 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RLR was last recorded at 97,509 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,364 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,145 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,509 miles
  • 2025 – 93,364 miles
  • 2024 – 83,161 miles
  • 2023 – 76,311 miles
  • 2022 – 68,839 miles
  • 2021 – 58,946 miles
  • 2020 – 54,194 miles
  • 2019 – 47,711 miles
  • 2018 – 37,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,509 miles
  • AdvisoryRear middle and OS seat belt not testable

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,509 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    786397968256
    • AdvisoryRear middle and OS seat belt not testable
  2. Pass93,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    967653248705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,364 miles (+10,203)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    306363222487
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,161 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    258540363521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,311 miles (+7,472)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    840541362771
    • 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))
  6. Pass68,839 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    629867727648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,946 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,946 miles
    Test number
    453215132990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,194 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    496498115537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,711 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    905252794692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,568 miles (+10,336)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    206907761426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass37,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    477996540278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RLR

Does J1 RLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RLR is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J1 RLR?
The MOT on J1 RLR is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RLR done?
J1 RLR was recorded at 97,509 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has J1 RLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RLR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J1 RLR 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 J1 RLR find?
J1 RLR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear middle and os seat belt not testable.

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