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Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc

JMS 132MOT history

JMS 132 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 14,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

JMS 132 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
14,971 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
JMS 132
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JMS 132 was last recorded at 14,971 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2007: 166,300 miles, lower than 166,321 miles on 9 Aug 2006.
  • 6 Aug 2008: 8,832 miles, lower than 166,300 miles on 3 Aug 2007.
  • 11 Jul 2013: 634 miles, lower than 131,379 miles on 9 Jul 2012.

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
14,947 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,971 miles
  • 2025 – 14,028 miles
  • 2024 – 13,037 miles
  • 2023 – 12,639 miles
  • 2022 – 12,095 miles
  • 2021 – 11,425 miles
  • 2020 – 9,628 miles
  • 2019 – 9,214 miles
  • 2018 – 8,823 miles
  • 2017 – 7,809 miles
  • 2016 – 6,142 miles
  • 2015 – 4,587 miles
  • 2014 – 2,480 miles
  • 2013 – 662 miles
  • 2012 – 131,379 miles
  • 2011 – 128,580 miles
  • 2010 – 123,231 miles
  • 2009 – 117,677 miles
  • 2008 – 8,832 miles
  • 2007 – 166,300 miles
  • 2006 – 166,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,971 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Several oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both rear cross members corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,971 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    14,971 miles
    Test number
    460659817361
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail14,947 miles (+919)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,947 miles
    Test number
    364895810567
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both black and silver (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass14,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    14,028 miles
    Test number
    657944470200
    • AdvisoryHazard lights not working

  4. Fail14,028 miles (+991)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,028 miles
    Test number
    778426456441
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights not working

  5. Pass13,037 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    13,037 miles
    Test number
    108044346088
    • AdvisorySeveral oil leaks

  6. Fail13,021 miles (+382)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,021 miles
    Test number
    340507235845
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch faulty only works somtimes (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySeveral oil leaks

  7. Pass12,639 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    226609244878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass12,095 miles (+670)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    12,095 miles
    Test number
    977810468134
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass11,425 miles (+1,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    11,425 miles
    Test number
    341819139069
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass9,628 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,628 miles
    Test number
    143272701304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,214 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    9,214 miles
    Test number
    882611720007
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  12. Pass8,823 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,823 miles
    Test number
    721324953154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,809 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,809 miles
    Test number
    941710633129
    • AdvisoryBoth rear cross members corroded away

  14. Fail7,636 miles (+1,494)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,636 miles
    Test number
    205153335197
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (hockey stick) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box insecure bolt loose connecting box to arm (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear cross members corroded away

  15. Pass6,142 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    6,142 miles
    Test number
    375759353812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail6,057 miles (+1,470)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,057 miles
    Test number
    316008770471
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass4,587 miles (+2,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    4,587 miles
    Test number
    929600495107
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/r bearing

  18. Pass2,480 miles (+1,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    2,480 miles
    Test number
    615196094137
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f front track rod end

  19. Pass662 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    662 miles
    Test number
    859488793106
    • NoteBad oil leak on engine?n/s h/light image poor.

  20. Fail634 miles (-130,745)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    634 miles
    Test number
    519482293128
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBad oil leak on engine?n/s h/light image poor.

  21. Pass131,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    496831992148
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail131,366 miles (+2,786)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,366 miles
    Test number
    986781192126
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass128,580 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    795259391189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,565 miles (+5,334)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,565 miles
    Test number
    809614791153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass123,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    592440790136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail123,209 miles (+5,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,209 miles
    Test number
    680860990165
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  27. Pass117,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,677 miles
    Test number
    320249119234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail117,671 miles (+108,839)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    370949919234
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass8,832 miles (-157,468)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,832 miles
    Test number
    453549218269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass166,300 miles (-21)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    166,300 miles
    Test number
    424755917204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNear side front foot well floor rusty
    • NoteOff side front door hinge rusty
    • NoteOil leak from engine / gearbox

  31. Pass166,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    331771026282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail166,321 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    412645916266
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about JMS 132

What vehicle is registration JMS 132 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JMS 132 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 JMS 132 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JMS 132 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on JMS 132?
The MOT on JMS 132 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JMS 132 done?
JMS 132 was recorded at 14,971 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
Has JMS 132 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JMS 132 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on JMS 132 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 3 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JMS 132 find?
JMS 132 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive front diff / transfer box.

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