Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
J9 FMEMOT history
J9 FME is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,743 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 FME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 FME was last recorded at 74,743 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 May 2012: 23,114 miles, lower than 230,952 miles on 30 Apr 2012.
- 6 Jun 2014: 28,166 miles, lower than 261,063 miles on 27 Mar 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,697 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,046 miles
- Average per year
- 3,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,743 miles
- 2025 – 72,697 miles
- 2024 – 69,802 miles
- 2023 – 66,475 miles
- 2022 – 63,118 miles
- 2021 – 59,761 miles
- 2020 – 56,579 miles
- 2019 – 51,769 miles
- 2018 – 46,034 miles
- 2017 – 41,928 miles
- 2016 – 36,893 miles
- 2015 – 30,799 miles
- 2014 – 28,166 miles
- 2013 – 261,063 miles
- 2012 – 23,114 miles
- 2011 – 20,811 miles
- 2010 – 17,741 miles
- 2009 – 14,682 miles
- 2008 – 11,604 miles
- 2007 – 9,656 miles
- 2006 – 8,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak from rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering arm slightly bent
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,743 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,743 miles
- Test number
- 397260656622
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,743 miles (+2,046)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,743 miles
- Test number
- 404573083976
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,697 miles (+2,895)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 72,697 miles
- Test number
- 375770758388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,802 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,802 miles
- Test number
- 378104384127
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
Fail69,745 miles (+3,270)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,745 miles
- Test number
- 972857098333
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
Pass66,475 miles (+3,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 66,475 miles
- Test number
- 464518308423
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f front to rear n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))
Pass63,118 miles (+3,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,118 miles
- Test number
- 956956506294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass59,761 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,761 miles
- Test number
- 737225529745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,754 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,754 miles
- Test number
- 770209698457
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass56,579 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,579 miles
- Test number
- 433133614358
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail56,572 miles (+4,803)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,572 miles
- Test number
- 473593890389
- MajorFuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,769 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 51,769 miles
- Test number
- 751863239833
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass46,034 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,034 miles
- Test number
- 839904034817
- AdvisorySteering arm slightly bent
Fail46,027 miles (+4,099)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,027 miles
- Test number
- 499799098804
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering arm slightly bent
Pass41,928 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 41,928 miles
- Test number
- 384262674813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link bent.
Pass36,893 miles (+6,094)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 36,893 miles
- Test number
- 942703968578
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts in tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySteering drag link slightly damaged
Pass30,799 miles (+2,633)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 30,799 miles
- Test number
- 315536605022
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass28,166 miles (-232,897)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 28,166 miles
- Test number
- 347447254123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass261,063 miles (+237,949)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 261,063 miles
- Test number
- 345366483040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,114 miles (-207,838)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 23,114 miles
- Test number
- 257344922143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail230,952 miles (+210,141)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,952 miles
- Test number
- 696151122126
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass20,811 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 20,811 miles
- Test number
- 275731411111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,741 miles (+3,059)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 17,741 miles
- Test number
- 644407220139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,682 miles (+3,078)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 14,682 miles
- Test number
- 263305029420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,604 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,604 miles
- Test number
- 464785418117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,656 miles (+1,296)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 9,656 miles
- Test number
- 702115367086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 8,360 miles
- Test number
- 682054976094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 FME
- Does J9 FME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FME is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 FME?
- The MOT on J9 FME is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 FME done?
- J9 FME was recorded at 74,743 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
- Has J9 FME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 FME has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 FME ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J9 FME find?
- J9 FME passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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