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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

JAB 48MOT history

JAB 48 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

JAB 48 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
105,821 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAB 48
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAB 48 was last recorded at 105,821 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 2,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2020: 95,330 miles, lower than 903,123 miles on 1 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,791 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,030 miles
Average per year
4,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,821 miles
  • 2024 – 103,791 miles
  • 2023 – 103,187 miles
  • 2022 – 102,551 miles
  • 2021 – 97,862 miles
  • 2020 – 95,333 miles
  • 2019 – 903,123 miles
  • 2018 – 79,191 miles
  • 2017 – 74,064 miles
  • 2015 – 61,585 miles
  • 2014 – 56,818 miles
  • 2013 – 51,747 miles
  • 2012 – 50,885 miles
  • 2011 – 45,120 miles
  • 2010 – 32,152 miles
  • 2009 – 31,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front hub seals weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Poor image from headlamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,821 miles (+2,030)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    634138785247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass103,791 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    495768067130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail103,785 miles (+598)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    129062364342
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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 (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass103,187 miles (+636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,187 miles
    Test number
    897819460639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass102,551 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    828584748006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryPoor image from headlamps

  6. Fail102,546 miles (+4,684)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    203161501184
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryPoor image from headlamps

  7. Pass97,862 miles (+2,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    729521198280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass95,333 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    266451430715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,330 miles (-807,793)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,330 miles
    Test number
    817549946418
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass903,123 miles (+813,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    903,123 miles
    Test number
    425315508173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,982 miles (+10,791)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    443798050844
    • MajorNearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    700819422683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,191 miles (+26)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    856845639907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Fail79,165 miles (+5,101)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    337851220757
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,064 miles (+12,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    434921340875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass61,585 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,585 miles
    Test number
    378873115157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail61,583 miles (+4,765)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    288832315154
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass56,818 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    715524614111
    • NoteOffside front side step insecure
    • NoteSlight seepage from the front swivel housings

  19. Fail56,818 miles (+5,071)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    318344514195
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front side step insecure
    • NoteSlight seepage from the front swivel housings

  20. Pass51,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    455641523188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail51,747 miles (+862)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    228329113162
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass50,885 miles (+5,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    518056682089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass45,120 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    648375391011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail45,114 miles (+12,962)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,114 miles
    Test number
    329874891027
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass32,152 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    132997090086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,044 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    174369839143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,034 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    164038439154
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about JAB 48

What vehicle is registration JAB 48 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAB 48 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JAB 48 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JAB 48 expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JAB 48?
The MOT on JAB 48 expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JAB 48 done?
JAB 48 was recorded at 105,821 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 4,711 miles a year.
Has JAB 48 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAB 48 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on JAB 48 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JAB 48 find?
JAB 48 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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