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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,494 cc

L25 JCRMOT history

L25 JCR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L25 JCR 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,062 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 JCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
15 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 JCR was last recorded at 67,062 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,844 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,062 miles
  • 2025 – 66,844 miles
  • 2024 – 66,472 miles
  • 2023 – 66,004 miles
  • 2022 – 65,470 miles
  • 2021 – 64,668 miles
  • 2020 – 63,838 miles
  • 2019 – 62,385 miles
  • 2018 – 56,905 miles
  • 2017 – 52,703 miles
  • 2016 – 50,945 miles
  • 2015 – 45,963 miles
  • 2014 – 45,094 miles
  • 2009 – 33,022 miles
  • 2007 – 29,355 miles
  • 2006 – 18,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,062 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    982234192815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,844 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    945772584672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,472 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    902152265657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail66,439 miles (+435)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    634116822407
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,004 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    889425256971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail66,003 miles (+533)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    145587828237
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,470 miles (+802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    449222280825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass64,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    739443003845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail64,668 miles (+830)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    164565850523
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    857003429503
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail63,838 miles (+1,453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,838 miles
    Test number
    119923924189
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass62,385 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    400945847007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail62,321 miles (+5,416)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    741103583341
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick

  14. Pass56,905 miles (+4,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    974924025666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVaried amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

  15. Pass52,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    572138966317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,703 miles (+1,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    209442150904
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  17. Pass50,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    501983605748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,945 miles (+4,982)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    508185367261
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass45,963 miles (+869)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    626544305182
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass45,094 miles (+12,072)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    895590484019
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass33,022 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    341888729080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,355 miles (+7,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    713254757384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass21,988 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    661231017076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,814 miles
    Test number
    942272116026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 JCR

Does L25 JCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 JCR is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 JCR?
The MOT on L25 JCR is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 JCR done?
L25 JCR was recorded at 67,062 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has L25 JCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 JCR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L25 JCR 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 L25 JCR find?
L25 JCR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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