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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

JFL 472MOT history

JFL 472 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1989. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 193,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

JFL 472 blue 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 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
193,001 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JFL 472
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Sept 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JFL 472 was last recorded at 193,001 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,403 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
4,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,001 miles
  • 2024 – 192,403 miles
  • 2023 – 188,088 miles
  • 2022 – 184,652 miles
  • 2021 – 169,001 miles
  • 2008 – 114,313 miles
  • 2007 – 107,818 miles
  • 2006 – 105,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,001 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.

  • Front propshaft rear uj worn.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,001 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    193,001 miles
    Test number
    641656661841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,403 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,403 miles
    Test number
    877857296715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,088 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,088 miles
    Test number
    783594399841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,652 miles (+15,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,652 miles
    Test number
    790952717371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,001 miles (+54,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,001 miles
    Test number
    589137718966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,313 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    262620158222
    • DangerousFront propshaft rear uj worn.
    • NoteCentre of rear crossmember corroded near towbar mountings
    • NoteThrottle pedal insecure

  7. Fail114,304 miles (+6,486)1 dangerous10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    861872048253
    • DangerousFront propshaft rear uj worn.
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre of rear crossmember corroded near towbar mountings
    • NoteThrottle pedal insecure

  8. Pass107,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    921995117222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,818 miles (+1,564)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    221394917239
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak from nearside rear grease cap

  10. Pass106,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    991825427012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,253 miles (+961)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    402695627038
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass105,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    105,292 miles
    Test number
    291533826065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about JFL 472

What vehicle is registration JFL 472 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JFL 472 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1989. 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 JFL 472 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JFL 472 expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JFL 472?
The MOT on JFL 472 expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JFL 472 done?
JFL 472 was recorded at 193,001 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
Has JFL 472 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JFL 472 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2008.
Has the mileage on JFL 472 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 JFL 472 find?
JFL 472 passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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