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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

JSV 597MOT history

JSV 597 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

JSV 597 silver 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,126 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSV 597
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JSV 597 was last recorded at 100,126 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,436 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,690 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,126 miles
  • 2025 – 97,436 miles
  • 2024 – 94,361 miles
  • 2023 – 92,044 miles
  • 2022 – 89,446 miles
  • 2021 – 87,234 miles
  • 2020 – 85,048 miles
  • 2019 – 83,440 miles
  • 2018 – 81,176 miles
  • 2017 – 76,922 miles
  • 2016 – 69,200 miles
  • 2015 – 60,909 miles
  • 2014 – 53,343 miles
  • 2013 – 46,683 miles
  • 2012 – 39,605 miles
  • 2011 – 33,498 miles
  • 2010 – 32,714 miles
  • 2009 – 27,543 miles
  • 2008 – 20,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,126 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,126 miles (+2,690)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    177955722724
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass97,436 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,436 miles
    Test number
    746193568892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,435 miles (+3,074)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    710006052274
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass94,361 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    607566175267
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,044 miles (+2,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    799700394110
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass89,446 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    843686983599
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,234 miles (+2,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    590099488743
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,048 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,048 miles
    Test number
    917453239225
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded. slight oil leak on diff

  9. Pass83,440 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    170695827380
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass81,176 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,176 miles
    Test number
    826428670094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,922 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    608254894994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,200 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    352996735412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,909 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    936135625248
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail60,901 miles (+7,558)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    709564125278
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass53,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    816090424246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail53,343 miles (+6,660)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    777229314224
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass46,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    475191523249
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail46,681 miles (+7,076)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    409511023238
    • 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass39,605 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,605 miles
    Test number
    426640922209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail33,498 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    547424921219
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly obscured by bull bar
    • NoteRear anti roll bar not present -evidence of previous fitment

  21. Pass33,498 miles (+784)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    706514221299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly obscured by bull bar
    • NoteRear anti roll bar not present -evidence of previous fitment

  22. Pass32,714 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    272755330323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,543 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    664198839327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,745 miles
    Test number
    364066728369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JSV 597

What vehicle is registration JSV 597 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSV 597 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 2005. 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 JSV 597 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JSV 597 is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on JSV 597?
The MOT on JSV 597 is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JSV 597 done?
JSV 597 was recorded at 100,126 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has JSV 597 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSV 597 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on JSV 597 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 JSV 597 find?
JSV 597 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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