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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,498 cc

JOB 508MOT history

JOB 508 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

JOB 508 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,116 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JOB 508
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JOB 508 was last recorded at 72,116 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,629 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,116 miles
  • 2024 – 71,629 miles
  • 2023 – 70,743 miles
  • 2022 – 70,008 miles
  • 2021 – 69,546 miles
  • 2020 – 69,057 miles
  • 2019 – 68,141 miles
  • 2018 – 67,424 miles
  • 2017 – 66,754 miles
  • 2016 – 65,393 miles
  • 2015 – 63,605 miles
  • 2014 – 61,078 miles
  • 2013 – 58,434 miles
  • 2012 – 55,356 miles
  • 2011 – 52,853 miles
  • 2010 – 50,466 miles
  • 2009 – 47,732 miles
  • 2008 – 43,322 miles
  • 2007 – 36,421 miles
  • 2006 – 29,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,116 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints have slight oil leak
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Weep from nearside front hub seal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, Rear facing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,116 miles (+487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    706802619234
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints have slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    399623263829
    • AdvisoryFront Both tractor joints have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail71,629 miles (+886)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    226996331942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both tractor joints have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass70,743 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    416536858628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,725 miles (+717)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    118895895532
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working Fault with horn switch (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff casing corroded and splitting

  6. Pass70,008 miles (+462)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    806054437588
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, Rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,546 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    736492398315
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, Rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, footwell, body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,546 miles (+489)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    450580954134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, Rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, footwell, body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,057 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    406470356834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,141 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    805009890502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,424 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    652247476315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front brake pipes after hoses
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear body crossmember
    • AdvisoryWeep from nearside front hub seal

  12. Fail67,410 miles (+656)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    870026850295
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body bracketry-chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front brake pipes after hoses
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear body crossmember
    • AdvisoryWeep from nearside front hub seal

  13. Pass66,754 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    305324766910
    • AdvisorySmall corrosion in offside chassis rail and nearside rear chassis rail,not effecting any structural integrity of vehicle at present

  14. Pass65,393 miles (+1,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    565168044700
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in chassis and outriggers
    • AdvisoryNew rear chassis section fitted
    • AdvisoryWeep from nearside front hub seal

  15. Pass63,605 miles (+2,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    861775510617
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in chassis generally
    • AdvisoryRepairs effected to rear crossmember/chassis etc-small corrosion forming around areas

  16. Pass61,078 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    157045644295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis/body front and rear

  17. Fail61,078 miles (+2,644)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    395819334296
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis/body front and rear

  18. Pass58,434 miles (+3,078)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    165240163224
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear cross member
    • NoteGeneral sureface corrosion to underside
    • NoteWet at time of test

  19. Pass55,356 miles (+2,503)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    469494062266
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust rusty

  20. Pass52,853 miles (+2,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    995646361241
    • NoteCorrosion to rear cross member

  21. Pass50,466 miles (+2,734)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    371770260487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion forming under vehicle

  22. Pass47,732 miles (+4,410)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    992514269209
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub area

  23. Pass43,322 miles (+6,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    962856568289
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass36,421 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,421 miles
    Test number
    533186957216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,447 miles
    Test number
    701473066268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JOB 508

What vehicle is registration JOB 508 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JOB 508 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 2001. 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 JOB 508 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JOB 508 is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on JOB 508?
The MOT on JOB 508 is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JOB 508 done?
JOB 508 was recorded at 72,116 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has JOB 508 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JOB 508 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on JOB 508 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 JOB 508 find?
JOB 508 passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: both front tractor joints have slight oil leak; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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