Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
J9 EVVMOT history
J9 EVV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 191,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 191,793 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 EVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 EVV was last recorded at 191,793 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jan 2012: 158,744 miles, lower than 171,506 miles on 20 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,670 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,123 miles
- Average per year
- 5,376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,793 miles
- 2025 – 190,670 miles
- 2024 – 189,882 miles
- 2023 – 189,881 miles
- 2022 – 189,239 miles
- 2021 – 188,169 miles
- 2019 – 188,126 miles
- 2018 – 186,544 miles
- 2017 – 186,050 miles
- 2016 – 184,817 miles
- 2015 – 182,411 miles
- 2014 – 178,129 miles
- 2013 – 169,587 miles
- 2012 – 158,744 miles
- 2011 – 171,506 miles
- 2010 – 139,552 miles
- 2008 – 135,767 miles
- 2007 – 115,408 miles
- 2006 – 83,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,793 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,793 miles (+1,123)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 191,793 miles
- Test number
- 198003778159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,670 miles (+788)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 190,670 miles
- Test number
- 612044633373
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass189,882 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 189,882 miles
- Test number
- 513710935253
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail189,881 miles (+642)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,881 miles
- Test number
- 803762380159
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage drop arm area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass189,239 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 189,239 miles
- Test number
- 985194186933
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass188,169 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 188,169 miles
- Test number
- 335921543203
- AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar link dust cover perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting allover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,126 miles (+1,582)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 188,126 miles
- Test number
- 908172033816
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass186,544 miles (+494)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 186,544 miles
- Test number
- 797667672478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass186,050 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 186,050 miles
- Test number
- 553383590340
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail186,048 miles (+1,231)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,048 miles
- Test number
- 600518004501
- DangerousRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rearmost universal joint badly worn affecting parking brake (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass184,817 miles (+2,406)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 184,817 miles
- Test number
- 692979403601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play
- AdvisoryN/s/f headlight pattern is poor
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes are on the corrosion limit for a pass
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft u/j has play
Pass182,411 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 182,411 miles
- Test number
- 946978245046
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear most prop u/j has play
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f drop link
Fail182,402 miles (+4,273)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,402 miles
- Test number
- 108066825433
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber upper bushes have slight play
- NoteRear most prop shaft u/j has play
Pass178,129 miles (+8,542)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 178,129 miles
- Test number
- 467942424011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,587 miles (+10,843)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 169,587 miles
- Test number
- 316479713045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,744 miles (-12,762)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 158,744 miles
- Test number
- 675561822080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,506 miles (+31,954)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 171,506 miles
- Test number
- 108710621006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,552 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 139,552 miles
- Test number
- 592690520091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,767 miles (+20,359)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 135,767 miles
- Test number
- 783799408340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,408 miles (+754)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 115,408 miles
- Test number
- 683785107399
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly deteriorated.
Fail114,654 miles (+31,076)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,654 miles
- Test number
- 924748297233
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly deteriorated.
Pass83,578 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 83,578 miles
- Test number
- 193212446248
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about J9 EVV
- Does J9 EVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 EVV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 EVV?
- The MOT on J9 EVV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 EVV done?
- J9 EVV was recorded at 191,793 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
- Has J9 EVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 EVV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on J9 EVV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J9 EVV find?
- J9 EVV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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