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Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

JON 518MOT history

JON 518 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

JON 518 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,192 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JON 518
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JON 518 was last recorded at 82,192 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 4,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,727 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,465 miles
Average per year
2,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,192 miles
  • 2024 – 77,727 miles
  • 2023 – 74,929 miles
  • 2022 – 71,272 miles
  • 2021 – 66,956 miles
  • 2019 – 63,884 miles
  • 2018 – 62,426 miles
  • 2017 – 61,099 miles
  • 2016 – 57,687 miles
  • 2015 – 49,825 miles
  • 2014 – 48,673 miles
  • 2013 – 47,556 miles
  • 2012 – 46,120 miles
  • 2011 – 44,722 miles
  • 2010 – 43,106 miles
  • 2009 – 41,285 miles
  • 2008 – 39,230 miles
  • 2007 – 35,777 miles
  • 2006 – 32,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,192 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    507425608788
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail82,192 miles (+4,465)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    632721474307
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass77,727 miles (+2,798)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    971688147821
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass74,929 miles (+3,657)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    844082175186
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass71,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    194440584157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail71,272 miles (+4,316)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    331929259645
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass66,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    545225192599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail66,956 miles (+3,072)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    255213019408
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass63,884 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    513435841776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    563320152810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,426 miles (+1,327)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    422003421503
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    726493586341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail61,099 miles (+3,412)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    104830255800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass57,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    933944297666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,687 miles (+7,862)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    532408056117
    • DangerousFront prop shaft UJ collapsed
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass49,825 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    418065865098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,673 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    238106654034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,556 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    359676683074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,539 miles (+1,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,539 miles
    Test number
    875455683083
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass46,120 miles (+1,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    825616672074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass44,722 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    106982981084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,106 miles (+1,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    284922680083
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass41,285 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    960606589078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,230 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    670329878062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,226 miles (+3,449)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    594968278024
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  26. Pass35,777 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    952095667096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,776 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    521313976083
    • NoteCuts in all tyre treads
    • NoteWear in rear shock absorber upper bushes

Questions about JON 518

What vehicle is registration JON 518 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JON 518 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 518 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JON 518 is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on JON 518?
The MOT on JON 518 is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JON 518 done?
JON 518 was recorded at 82,192 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 2,495 miles a year.
Has JON 518 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JON 518 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on JON 518 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 JON 518 find?
JON 518 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper tie bar; coil spring corroded all springs, and 8 more.

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