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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

J66 UPHMOT history

J66 UPH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

J66 UPH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,484 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 UPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 UPH was last recorded at 106,484 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,359 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,125 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,484 miles
  • 2025 – 101,359 miles
  • 2024 – 97,333 miles
  • 2023 – 90,199 miles
  • 2022 – 84,883 miles
  • 2021 – 80,264 miles
  • 2020 – 76,165 miles
  • 2019 – 73,419 miles
  • 2018 – 69,463 miles
  • 2017 – 68,120 miles
  • 2015 – 65,481 miles
  • 2014 – 56,064 miles
  • 2013 – 47,455 miles
  • 2012 – 38,968 miles
  • 2011 – 28,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,484 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,484 miles (+5,125)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,484 miles
    Test number
    766291824791
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass101,359 miles (+4,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    786218388182
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,333 miles (+7,134)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    394069835647
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside of windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,199 miles (+5,316)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    176914277547
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,883 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    426228523828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,882 miles (+4,618)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    127042204909
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,264 miles (+4,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    308825303758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Arm Seal (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass76,165 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,165 miles
    Test number
    420531975455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,419 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    673752185390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,463 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,463 miles
    Test number
    170586028056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,120 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    784076068305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,481 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    881394765339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,064 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    366255344475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,455 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    395447943480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,968 miles (+10,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    936696152201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,579 miles
    Test number
    245860951208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 UPH

Does J66 UPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 UPH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 UPH?
The MOT on J66 UPH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 UPH done?
J66 UPH was recorded at 106,484 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has J66 UPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 UPH has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 UPH 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 UPH find?
J66 UPH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box, and 1 more.

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