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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

JCN 63MOT history

JCN 63 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

JCN 63 blue 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,960 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCN 63
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCN 63 was last recorded at 102,960 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,960 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,960 miles
  • 2025 – 101,999 miles
  • 2024 – 98,392 miles
  • 2023 – 98,356 miles
  • 2022 – 93,789 miles
  • 2021 – 88,779 miles
  • 2020 – 85,736 miles
  • 2019 – 85,703 miles
  • 2018 – 85,703 miles
  • 2017 – 84,739 miles
  • 2016 – 80,721 miles
  • 2015 – 75,471 miles
  • 2014 – 71,360 miles
  • 2006 – 65,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,960 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,960 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    300647890449
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,960 miles (+961)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    285598505670
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,999 miles (+68)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    370200013200
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,931 miles (+3,539)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    819357831399
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,392 miles (+36)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    446961828947
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass98,356 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    605756864504
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective On transfer box
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,356 miles (+4,567)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    911546776819
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective On transfer box
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,789 miles (+5,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    832151536415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,779 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    232748103215
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail88,779 miles (+3,043)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    528576798863
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    319510775851
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transmission end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,735 miles (+32)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    587859194574
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transmission end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,703 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    934698017311
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,703 miles (+964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    360527971789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass84,739 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    937112181638
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear of rear prop shaft universal joint has excessive play

  16. Fail84,719 miles (+3,998)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    489676557357
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play Drop link ball has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Lower swivel has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Swivel bearings has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear of rear prop shaft universal joint has excessive play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable Steering damper bush excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass80,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    835109503642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail80,721 miles (+5,250)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    934874752874
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Foremost (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureSeat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both front (5.2.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass75,471 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    339166225225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,360 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    797637624207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,385 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    494692156480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,678 miles
    Test number
    324109706044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCN 63

What vehicle is registration JCN 63 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCN 63 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1995. 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 JCN 63 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCN 63 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCN 63?
The MOT on JCN 63 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JCN 63 done?
JCN 63 was recorded at 102,960 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has JCN 63 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCN 63 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on JCN 63 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 JCN 63 find?
JCN 63 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front steering box leaking oil; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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