Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
J2 VEVMOT history
J2 VEV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 95,347 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J2 VEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J2 VEV was last recorded at 95,347 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,431 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,916 miles
- Average per year
- 2,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,347 miles
- 2025 – 90,431 miles
- 2024 – 84,016 miles
- 2023 – 79,210 miles
- 2022 – 73,387 miles
- 2021 – 68,353 miles
- 2020 – 61,235 miles
- 2019 – 58,469 miles
- 2018 – 58,306 miles
- 2017 – 58,126 miles
- 2016 – 57,929 miles
- 2015 – 57,755 miles
- 2014 – 57,258 miles
- 2013 – 56,836 miles
- 2012 – 56,449 miles
- 2011 – 56,262 miles
- 2010 – 55,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,347 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 95,347 miles
- Test number
- 582976581856
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
Fail95,345 miles (+4,914)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,345 miles
- Test number
- 570163559515
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
Pass90,431 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 90,431 miles
- Test number
- 265816844150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,430 miles (+6,414)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,430 miles
- Test number
- 394573751055
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above the diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever requires slight adjustment
Pass84,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 84,016 miles
- Test number
- 826437907815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,016 miles (+4,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,016 miles
- Test number
- 148395763143
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass79,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 79,210 miles
- Test number
- 512483911145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,210 miles (+5,823)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,210 miles
- Test number
- 771670087232
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,387 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,387 miles
- Test number
- 888271226033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,353 miles (+7,118)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 68,353 miles
- Test number
- 602544510036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,235 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 61,235 miles
- Test number
- 881840379237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,469 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 58,469 miles
- Test number
- 308245492700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,306 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,306 miles
- Test number
- 443453031485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,126 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,126 miles
- Test number
- 103954748212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,929 miles (+174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 57,929 miles
- Test number
- 426485221659
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass57,755 miles (+497)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,755 miles
- Test number
- 939200985188
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail57,258 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 276602384428
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,258 miles (+422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 969482884118
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,836 miles (+387)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 56,836 miles
- Test number
- 798402383125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight mist of oil to offside front swivel housing
Pass56,449 miles (+187)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,449 miles
- Test number
- 205835182141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffsaide headlamp slightly reduced output
Pass56,262 miles (+561)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,262 miles
- Test number
- 345705281137
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
- NoteWasher bottle leaking
Pass55,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,701 miles
- Test number
- 690176480102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J2 VEV
- Does J2 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J2 VEV is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J2 VEV?
- The MOT on J2 VEV is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J2 VEV done?
- J2 VEV was recorded at 95,347 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
- Has J2 VEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J2 VEV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on J2 VEV 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 J2 VEV find?
- J2 VEV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; surface corrosion underneath.
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