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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

J9 WDCMOT history

J9 WDC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

J9 WDC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,172 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 WDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 WDC was last recorded at 140,172 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,913 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,259 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,172 miles
  • 2024 – 138,913 miles
  • 2023 – 137,979 miles
  • 2022 – 136,398 miles
  • 2021 – 134,721 miles
  • 2020 – 133,746 miles
  • 2019 – 132,761 miles
  • 2018 – 131,473 miles
  • 2017 – 130,250 miles
  • 2016 – 129,554 miles
  • 2015 – 127,948 miles
  • 2014 – 125,321 miles
  • 2013 – 120,143 miles
  • 2012 – 114,820 miles
  • 2011 – 105,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals weeping

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,172 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    306246091962
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals weeping
  2. Pass138,913 miles (+934)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,913 miles
    Test number
    485620880478
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass137,979 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,979 miles
    Test number
    705397983809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint slight play
    • AdvisorySlight dampness front hubs
  4. Pass136,398 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    508643726953
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass134,721 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,721 miles
    Test number
    895615616113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,746 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    275007106224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,761 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,761 miles
    Test number
    722746944845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass131,473 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    162779288967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,250 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,250 miles
    Test number
    105058114728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,554 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    174405485420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass127,948 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,948 miles
    Test number
    171494821830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,321 miles (+5,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,321 miles
    Test number
    389431294434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass120,143 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    607147683282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,820 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    576233812355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,815 miles (+9,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,815 miles
    Test number
    478537502364
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass105,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    719698311333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 WDC

Does J9 WDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 WDC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 WDC?
The MOT on J9 WDC is valid until 19 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 WDC done?
J9 WDC was recorded at 140,172 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has J9 WDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 WDC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on J9 WDC 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 WDC find?
J9 WDC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front hub oil seals weeping.

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