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Land Rover Defender

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 3,528 cc

JNH 69MOT history

JNH 69 is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

JNH 69 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,191 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JNH 69
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JNH 69 was last recorded at 63,191 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,354 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
837 miles
Average per year
457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,191 miles
  • 2025 – 62,354 miles
  • 2024 – 61,675 miles
  • 2023 – 61,081 miles
  • 2022 – 60,970 miles
  • 2020 – 60,005 miles
  • 2019 – 59,329 miles
  • 2018 – 59,105 miles
  • 2017 – 58,777 miles
  • 2016 – 58,506 miles
  • 2014 – 58,380 miles
  • 2013 – 58,180 miles
  • 2012 – 57,555 miles
  • 2011 – 57,211 miles
  • 2010 – 56,454 miles
  • 2009 – 54,998 miles
  • 2008 – 54,086 miles
  • 2007 – 54,019 miles
  • 2005 – 53,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,191 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,191 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    332320302404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,354 miles (+679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    966910922833
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass61,675 miles (+594)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    499443346039
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass61,081 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    797943941946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,970 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    138344561465
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass60,005 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    570946527452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,329 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    613528038309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,288 miles (+183)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    465469747888
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,105 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    378695900221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,777 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    808442430609
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass58,506 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    358673396736
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass58,380 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    316714774110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,180 miles (+625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    638951873192
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass57,555 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    228760672482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,211 miles (+757)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    678066961162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass56,454 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    832507560138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,998 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    283914159442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  18. Pass54,086 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    960389668184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,050 miles (+31)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    120038558105
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass54,019 miles (+64)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    752080527150
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil seal leaking on n/s/f drive shaft

  21. Pass53,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    244684255347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,955 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    723114255381
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about JNH 69

What vehicle is registration JNH 69 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JNH 69 on a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 JNH 69 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JNH 69 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JNH 69?
The MOT on JNH 69 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JNH 69 done?
JNH 69 was recorded at 63,191 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 457 miles a year.
Has JNH 69 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JNH 69 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on JNH 69 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 JNH 69 find?
JNH 69 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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