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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

J9 DPAMOT history

J9 DPA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

J9 DPA blue 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 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
168,227 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DPA was last recorded at 168,227 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,546 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
8,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,227 miles
  • 2022 – 165,546 miles
  • 2021 – 159,470 miles
  • 2020 – 156,568 miles
  • 2019 – 152,892 miles
  • 2018 – 145,617 miles
  • 2017 – 139,644 miles
  • 2016 – 132,420 miles
  • 2015 – 126,820 miles
  • 2014 – 120,164 miles
  • 2013 – 113,625 miles
  • 2012 – 106,709 miles
  • 2011 – 99,975 miles
  • 2009 – 62,971 miles
  • 2008 – 60,289 miles
  • 2006 – 45,600 miles
  • 2005 – 27,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,227 miles (+2,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,227 miles
    Test number
    710513128875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass165,546 miles (+6,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,546 miles
    Test number
    593330800610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,470 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,470 miles
    Test number
    662468946467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,568 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    539906316417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    592830794566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail152,892 miles (+7,275)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    120055182851
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass145,617 miles (+5,973)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,617 miles
    Test number
    761632723715
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts frayed
    • AdvisoryFront service brake only just met imbalance teat
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOsr nsr brake pipes light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre is close to legal limit and has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements and will require attention
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met requirements

  8. Pass139,644 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    352790721774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail139,605 miles (+152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    500590505111
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail139,453 miles (+7,033)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    231293376343
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass132,420 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    702145591154
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj joint

  12. Pass126,820 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,820 miles
    Test number
    139296085470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass120,164 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    469774494040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,163 miles (+6,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    708933294049
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass113,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    386644193093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail113,625 miles (+6,916)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    718254893038
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass106,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    149071392013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail106,709 miles (+6,734)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    638890392031
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass99,975 miles (+37,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    985134961004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,971 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    360575069010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,289 miles (+14,689)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    930637708036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    904911466307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,600 miles (+17,605)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    601511766380
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass27,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    422572365435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,995 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    142662465347
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J9 DPA

Does J9 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 DPA expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 DPA?
The MOT on J9 DPA expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 DPA done?
J9 DPA was recorded at 168,227 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 8,129 miles a year.
Has J9 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DPA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J9 DPA 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 J9 DPA find?
J9 DPA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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