Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
J2 VSJMOT history
J2 VSJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 175,522 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J2 VSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 10 Jun 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J2 VSJ was last recorded at 175,522 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 10,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,215 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,307 miles
- Average per year
- 2,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,522 miles
- 2025 – 165,215 miles
- 2018 – 156,840 miles
- 2017 – 142,408 miles
- 2016 – 134,923 miles
- 2015 – 129,599 miles
- 2014 – 125,734 miles
- 2006 – 124,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,522 miles
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Offside Rear shock absorber cover corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
13 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,522 miles (+10,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 175,522 miles
- Test number
- 107820392262
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass165,215 miles (+8,375)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 165,215 miles
- Test number
- 447062145380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,840 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 156,840 miles
- Test number
- 594148925713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,831 miles (+14,423)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,831 miles
- Test number
- 183541104861
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass142,408 miles (+7,485)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 142,408 miles
- Test number
- 283724780311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,923 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 134,923 miles
- Test number
- 857986652415
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber cover corroded
Fail134,911 miles (+271)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,911 miles
- Test number
- 796909610757
- DangerousFuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber cover corroded
Fail134,640 miles (+5,041)3 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,640 miles
- Test number
- 289769025710
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg lower face (coil spring mounting) (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (spring mounting) (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg lower face (coil spring/steering box mounting) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer face (steering damper mounting) (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg lower face (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer face (steering box mounting) (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer face (shocker mounting) (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryComplete chassis showing heavy signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryComplete rear chassis corroded with numerous holes not within prescribed areas
Pass129,599 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 129,599 miles
- Test number
- 146411885183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,734 miles (+1,484)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,734 miles
- Test number
- 406532884114
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteN/s/r brake sticking slightly
Pass124,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 124,250 miles
- Test number
- 411264176109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,250 miles (+285)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,250 miles
- Test number
- 913371976183
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail123,965 miles14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,965 miles
- Test number
- 121789936101
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Questions about J2 VSJ
- Does J2 VSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J2 VSJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J2 VSJ?
- The MOT on J2 VSJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J2 VSJ done?
- J2 VSJ was recorded at 175,522 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
- Has J2 VSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J2 VSJ has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on J2 VSJ 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 VSJ find?
- J2 VSJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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