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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

J66 ABAMOT history

J66 ABA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 223,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

J66 ABA silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
223,317 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 ABA was last recorded at 223,317 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,250 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,067 miles
Average per year
10,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,317 miles
  • 2024 – 219,250 miles
  • 2023 – 216,855 miles
  • 2022 – 216,427 miles
  • 2021 – 213,484 miles
  • 2020 – 211,020 miles
  • 2019 – 209,673 miles
  • 2018 – 205,247 miles
  • 2017 – 196,500 miles
  • 2016 – 191,694 miles
  • 2014 – 176,940 miles
  • 2013 – 151,012 miles
  • 2012 – 127,340 miles
  • 2011 – 98,582 miles
  • 2010 – 77,352 miles
  • 2009 – 56,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,317 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear passenger floor support X-member corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front radius arm bushes to axle worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance low
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,317 miles (+4,067)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    223,317 miles
    Test number
    957264394751
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear passenger floor support X-member corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front radius arm bushes to axle worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  2. Pass219,250 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    219,250 miles
    Test number
    761682545002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail219,248 miles (+2,393)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,248 miles
    Test number
    386136724381
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing from trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass216,855 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    216,855 miles
    Test number
    769733629736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass216,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    216,427 miles
    Test number
    101045160253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  6. Fail216,427 miles (+2,943)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,427 miles
    Test number
    994873469388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  7. Pass213,484 miles (+2,464)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    213,484 miles
    Test number
    681594488366
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  8. Pass211,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    211,020 miles
    Test number
    153109241866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail211,020 miles (+1,347)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,020 miles
    Test number
    139367913143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass209,673 miles (+4,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    209,673 miles
    Test number
    504761882281
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass205,247 miles (+8,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    205,247 miles
    Test number
    342407131357
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass196,500 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    196,500 miles
    Test number
    140089720564
    • AdvisoryUnderbody brake pipes and springs all req wax oil grease through out power wash first

  13. Pass191,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    191,694 miles
    Test number
    736358030496
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail191,694 miles (+14,754)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,694 miles
    Test number
    730126383096
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass176,940 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    176,940 miles
    Test number
    377697734308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail176,825 miles (+25,813)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,825 miles
    Test number
    678820834332
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBody damage to o/s rear

  17. Pass151,012 miles (+23,672)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    151,012 miles
    Test number
    995364173290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL RUSTY DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE THROUGH OUT

  18. Pass127,340 miles (+104)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    719344162115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWax oil chassis floor dry

  19. Fail127,236 miles (+28,654)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    506821262118
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWax oil chassis floor dry

  20. Pass98,582 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    595934181047
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail98,580 miles (+21,228)3 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,580 miles
    Test number
    605828861086
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousBoth front & rear brake discs scored by pads metal to metal
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail77,352 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    722100130178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass77,352 miles (+20,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    730450130120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass56,881 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,881 miles
    Test number
    201487429117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about J66 ABA

Does J66 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 ABA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 ABA?
The MOT on J66 ABA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 ABA done?
J66 ABA was recorded at 223,317 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 10,041 miles a year.
Has J66 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 ABA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on J66 ABA 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 J66 ABA find?
J66 ABA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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