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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

J9 JVVMOT history

J9 JVV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

J9 JVV green 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,421 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 JVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 JVV was last recorded at 53,421 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,268 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
2,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,421 miles
  • 2024 – 53,268 miles
  • 2023 – 49,821 miles
  • 2022 – 47,620 miles
  • 2021 – 43,776 miles
  • 2020 – 41,050 miles
  • 2019 – 38,260 miles
  • 2018 – 35,034 miles
  • 2017 – 31,914 miles
  • 2016 – 29,977 miles
  • 2015 – 27,657 miles
  • 2014 – 24,150 miles
  • 2013 – 21,643 miles
  • 2012 – 18,931 miles
  • 2011 – 15,880 miles
  • 2010 – 12,757 miles
  • 2009 – 8,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,421 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,421 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    429214084543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,268 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    670559483043
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,265 miles (+3,444)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    371322665425
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury both side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play pitman arm (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    310890805798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,821 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    481126658522
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,620 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    127401702295
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,620 miles (+3,844)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    181188603330
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass43,776 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    265250599577
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail43,776 miles (+2,726)2 repaired4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    769283842551
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,050 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    147444116505
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside step bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail41,050 miles (+2,790)3 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    691574391883
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside step bar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass38,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    767599041361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,260 miles (+3,226)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    439865677216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass35,034 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    530519112311
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail35,034 miles (+3,120)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    581904753118
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass31,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    695078084830
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail31,914 miles (+1,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    235167479992
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass29,977 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    836790263284
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body bracket corroded

  19. Fail29,975 miles (+2,318)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,975 miles
    Test number
    217799793662
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body bracket corroded

  20. Pass27,657 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    125479829849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white. (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass24,150 miles (+2,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,150 miles
    Test number
    557152904383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,643 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,643 miles
    Test number
    835610193248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,931 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,931 miles
    Test number
    576518192208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,880 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    367411291440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,757 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,757 miles
    Test number
    404996300478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,863 miles
    Test number
    953770709368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 JVV

Does J9 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 JVV is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 JVV?
The MOT on J9 JVV is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 JVV done?
J9 JVV was recorded at 53,421 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,778 miles a year.
Has J9 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 JVV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 JVV 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 JVV find?
J9 JVV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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