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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

J9 GWYMOT history

J9 GWY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

J9 GWY black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,507 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GWY was last recorded at 93,507 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,004 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,507 miles
  • 2025 – 91,443 miles
  • 2024 – 89,834 miles
  • 2023 – 85,943 miles
  • 2022 – 85,754 miles
  • 2021 – 84,099 miles
  • 2020 – 80,633 miles
  • 2019 – 78,829 miles
  • 2018 – 75,651 miles
  • 2017 – 71,790 miles
  • 2016 – 68,971 miles
  • 2015 – 63,222 miles
  • 2014 – 58,635 miles
  • 2013 – 53,047 miles
  • 2012 – 48,430 miles
  • 2011 – 43,038 miles
  • 2010 – 38,472 miles
  • 2009 – 31,883 miles
  • 2008 – 25,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,507 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,507 miles
    Test number
    978551365014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,004 miles (+1,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    582388138044
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,443 miles (+1,609)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,443 miles
    Test number
    473686955946
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front swivel hubs leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank sender unit looks damp.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass89,834 miles (+3,891)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    487463603971
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  5. Pass85,943 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,943 miles
    Test number
    582994321337
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Pass85,754 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    653672021925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,681 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    506000264768
    • AdvisoryUnder car is coved in wax oil

  8. Pass84,099 miles (+3,466)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    849531552561
    • AdvisoryAll underside and inner arches heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,633 miles (+1,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,633 miles
    Test number
    936082425858
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass78,829 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    108593951456
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slightly deteriorated. Both hubs weeping oil
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Fail78,828 miles (+3,177)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    794072585959
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slightly deteriorated. Both hubs weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass75,651 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    494162374080
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slightly deteriorated. Both hubs weeping oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail75,647 miles (+3,857)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,647 miles
    Test number
    860081855915
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slightly deteriorated. Both hubs weeping oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass71,790 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    662364762862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front swivel hub balls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail71,790 miles (+2,819)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    572705758655
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing and body corroding. Replacement advised.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front swivel hub balls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,971 miles (+5,749)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    566718227903
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front swivel hub balls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass63,222 miles (+4,587)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    898668445033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on offside front swivel hub

  18. Pass58,635 miles (+5,588)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    845819164039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  19. Pass53,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    567190873046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail53,047 miles (+4,617)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    779430173049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass48,430 miles (+5,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    229049452047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner surface in poor condition

  22. Pass43,038 miles (+4,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    666166151097
    • NoteBraking surface on offside rear disc slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass38,472 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    881113360032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass31,883 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    191070379065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    122761178452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,826 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    220301078030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about J9 GWY

Does J9 GWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GWY is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 GWY?
The MOT on J9 GWY is valid until 4 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 GWY done?
J9 GWY was recorded at 93,507 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has J9 GWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GWY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 GWY 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 GWY find?
J9 GWY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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