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Land Rover 88

Blue · Petrol · 1973 · 2,286 cc

JON 40MOT history

JON 40 is a blue petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 4 Oct 1973. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2015 and it has passed 4 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2015
Mileage
49,432 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
9
4 passed · 5 failed
Per year
68 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JON 40
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1973
First used
4 Oct 1973
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2015
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

JON 40 was last recorded at 49,432 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2014.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2008: 48,639 miles, lower than 48,643 miles on 6 Nov 2007.

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
48,639 miles · 12 Sept 2014
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
68 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,432 miles
  • 2014 – 48,639 miles
  • 2010 – 48,639 miles
  • 2009 – 48,639 miles
  • 2008 – 48,639 miles
  • 2007 – 48,643 miles
  • 2006 – 48,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,432 miles
  • MajorFront Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil or brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil or brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))
  • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both across chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Axle seal leak.
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle scraper seal leaking.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle scraper seal leaking.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,432 miles (+793)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    806513625916
    • MajorFront Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil or brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil or brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both across chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Axle seal leak.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle scraper seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle scraper seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE: Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    295285554210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,639 miles10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    110072410088
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked
    • NoteO/s rear tyre under inflated
    • NoteRear fog lamp inoperative

  4. Pass48,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    364235309014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,639 miles (-4)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    953278938376
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear auxilliary lamp showing white light to rear
    • NoteN/s rear view mirror cracked and insecure
    • NoteO/s and n/s front footwell area's excessivly corroded
    • NoteRear fog lamp inoperative

  6. Pass48,643 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    692120117373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,639 miles (+420)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    641931267230
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  8. Pass48,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    430509016262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,217 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    280054816280
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about JON 40

What vehicle is registration JON 40 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JON 40 on a blue petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 4 Oct 1973. 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 JON 40 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JON 40 expired on 11 Sept 2015, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JON 40?
The MOT on JON 40 expired on 11 Sept 2015. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JON 40 done?
JON 40 was recorded at 49,432 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 68 miles a year.
Has JON 40 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JON 40 has failed 5 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on JON 40 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JON 40 find?
JON 40 failed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front speedometer cannot be illuminated; front windscreen washer not working; nearside rear brake drum contaminated oil or brake fluid., and 11 more.

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