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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc

L26 JAMMOT history

L26 JAM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L26 JAM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,464 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JAM was last recorded at 98,464 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,139 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,325 miles
Average per year
4,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,464 miles
  • 2025 – 90,139 miles
  • 2023 – 87,606 miles
  • 2022 – 83,901 miles
  • 2021 – 77,378 miles
  • 2020 – 65,984 miles
  • 2019 – 61,425 miles
  • 2017 – 61,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,464 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,464 miles (+8,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    648334455215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,139 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    652606031742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass87,606 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    412181651159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,901 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    144048633399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,800 miles (+6,422)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    701958657428
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass77,378 miles (+11,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    531239563560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,984 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    780221519160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass61,425 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    494959087441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis (out rigger triangle) has slight corrosion.
  9. Pass61,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    471642751733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger holed by corrosion

Questions about L26 JAM

Does L26 JAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JAM is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JAM?
The MOT on L26 JAM is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JAM done?
L26 JAM was recorded at 98,464 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
Has L26 JAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JAM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 JAM 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 L26 JAM find?
L26 JAM passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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