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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

J2 VPGMOT history

J2 VPG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

J2 VPG black 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 10 Apr 2024
Mileage
181,071 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J2 VPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J2 VPG was last recorded at 181,071 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,340 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
731 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,071 miles
  • 2022 – 180,340 miles
  • 2019 – 178,458 miles
  • 2018 – 175,293 miles
  • 2017 – 172,516 miles
  • 2016 – 169,076 miles
  • 2015 – 167,162 miles
  • 2014 – 165,599 miles
  • 2013 – 162,852 miles
  • 2012 – 157,029 miles
  • 2011 – 149,650 miles
  • 2010 – 140,122 miles
  • 2009 – 130,179 miles
  • 2008 – 120,238 miles
  • 2007 – 110,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,071 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
  • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded behind bumper
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Corrosion on outrigger but outside of any prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,071 miles (+731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,071 miles
    Test number
    255192710954
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded behind bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak

  2. Pass180,340 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,340 miles
    Test number
    631867605334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,458 miles (+3,165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,458 miles
    Test number
    862865285808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded but outside of a prescribed area

  4. Pass175,293 miles (+2,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,293 miles
    Test number
    848758952947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    963934567732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion on outrigger but outside of any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail172,516 miles (+3,440)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    171004791460
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion on outrigger but outside of any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass169,076 miles (+1,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    169,076 miles
    Test number
    705018771259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel housing seal leaking

  8. Pass167,162 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,162 miles
    Test number
    338320975215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel housing slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column and fuse box covers removed

  9. Fail167,157 miles (+1,558)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,157 miles
    Test number
    331058427588
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near rear suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger corroded within body mounting prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak

  10. Pass165,599 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    165,599 miles
    Test number
    849061694180
    • NoteO/s ansd n/s/r cross member rusted.

  11. Fail165,593 miles (+2,741)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    827609484129
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s ansd n/s/r cross member rusted.

  12. Pass162,852 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    162,852 miles
    Test number
    229806773101
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail162,846 miles (+5,817)14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,846 miles
    Test number
    275736633422
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass157,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,029 miles
    Test number
    659399052165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail157,029 miles (+7,379)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,029 miles
    Test number
    957373052133
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass149,650 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    149,650 miles
    Test number
    379867541123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail149,646 miles (+9,524)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,646 miles
    Test number
    916006641155
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass140,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    140,122 miles
    Test number
    980905420009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail140,120 miles (+9,941)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    404205620070
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass130,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,179 miles
    Test number
    311505439085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,378 miles (+10,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,378 miles
    Test number
    674545439021
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass120,238 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    120,238 miles
    Test number
    940279438088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,237 miles (+9,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    652388438023
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  24. Pass110,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    911415427062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about J2 VPG

Does J2 VPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J2 VPG expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J2 VPG?
The MOT on J2 VPG expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J2 VPG done?
J2 VPG was recorded at 181,071 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has J2 VPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J2 VPG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on J2 VPG 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 VPG find?
J2 VPG passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: battery tray corroded; chassis slightly corroded behind bumper; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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