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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

JNH 794MOT history

JNH 794 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

JNH 794 grey 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,536 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JNH 794
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JNH 794 was last recorded at 145,536 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 10,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,794 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,742 miles
Average per year
12,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,536 miles
  • 2025 – 134,794 miles
  • 2024 – 112,040 miles
  • 2023 – 108,869 miles
  • 2022 – 94,134 miles
  • 2021 – 77,434 miles
  • 2020 – 65,012 miles
  • 2019 – 55,797 miles
  • 2018 – 44,103 miles
  • 2017 – 32,388 miles
  • 2016 – 24,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear exhaust tail pipe joint bolts corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear second row of seats not fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,536 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,536 miles
    Test number
    577242616624
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear exhaust tail pipe joint bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,536 miles (+10,742)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,536 miles
    Test number
    450810753294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear exhaust tail pipe joint bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,794 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    225412486644
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear second row of seats not fitted

  4. Fail134,209 miles (+22,169)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    889837174764
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear second row of seats not fitted

  5. Pass112,040 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    666220003812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass108,869 miles (+14,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,869 miles
    Test number
    293761273855
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,134 miles (+16,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    323067365647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,434 miles (+12,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    555724523031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,012 miles (+9,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    855203797518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front differential, weeping slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,797 miles (+11,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    327463794719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,103 miles (+11,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    902147560545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,388 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    169218375880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    720199017497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JNH 794

What vehicle is registration JNH 794 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JNH 794 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2013. 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 794 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JNH 794 is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on JNH 794?
The MOT on JNH 794 is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JNH 794 done?
JNH 794 was recorded at 145,536 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 12,189 miles a year.
Has JNH 794 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JNH 794 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on JNH 794 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 794 find?
JNH 794 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear rear exhaust tail pipe joint bolts corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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