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Land Rover Defender

Black and Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L80 JSGMOT history

L80 JSG is a black and grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L80 JSG black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,252 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 JSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 JSG was last recorded at 161,252 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2008: 13,791 miles, lower than 134,550 miles on 20 Jul 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
160,500 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
1,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,252 miles
  • 2024 – 160,500 miles
  • 2023 – 158,654 miles
  • 2022 – 157,602 miles
  • 2021 – 156,350 miles
  • 2020 – 153,174 miles
  • 2019 – 151,167 miles
  • 2018 – 144,092 miles
  • 2017 – 141,658 miles
  • 2016 – 141,568 miles
  • 2015 – 141,416 miles
  • 2014 – 140,996 miles
  • 2011 – 140,709 miles
  • 2010 – 139,489 miles
  • 2008 – 13,791 miles
  • 2007 – 134,550 miles
  • 2006 – 130,601 miles
  • 2005 – 125,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,252 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front windscreen chipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,252 miles (+752)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,252 miles
    Test number
    429821849887
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,500 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,500 miles
    Test number
    666163177391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,654 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,654 miles
    Test number
    699276593587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,650 miles (+1,048)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,650 miles
    Test number
    985997322086
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass157,602 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    850369887042
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat deteriorated

  6. Fail157,597 miles (+1,247)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,597 miles
    Test number
    417617638605
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat deteriorated

  7. Pass156,350 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    643837082533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen chipped

  8. Fail156,316 miles (+3,142)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,316 miles
    Test number
    312146333862
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component leaking Swivel Joint seal is leaking excessively (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Joint seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen Chipped

  9. Pass153,174 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,174 miles
    Test number
    469457717163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4x (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Fail153,174 miles (+2,007)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,174 miles
    Test number
    422396157883
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4x (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass151,167 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    864819435484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt hasp cover missing but still functions
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail151,167 miles (+7,075)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    905083492705
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt hasp cover missing but still functions
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass144,092 miles (+2,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,092 miles
    Test number
    475993737158
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak engine/front and rear axles
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler at box joint (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass141,658 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,658 miles
    Test number
    684130312323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass141,568 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,568 miles
    Test number
    616312951291
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub oil seal leaking

  16. Pass141,416 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    418332815160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail141,407 miles (+411)11 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,407 miles
    Test number
    659002915180
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass140,996 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    635689714120
    • NoteChassis corroded & patched
    • NoteRear pannel corroded & weak

  19. Fail140,996 miles (+287)10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    509779114133
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteChassis corroded & patched
    • NoteO/s/r brake low effort
    • NoteRear pannel corroded & weak

  20. Pass140,709 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    140,709 miles
    Test number
    177019781153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail140,708 miles (+1,219)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,708 miles
    Test number
    545968781144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass139,489 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    139,489 miles
    Test number
    213348090011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,470 miles (+125,679)10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,470 miles
    Test number
    201435380086
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass13,791 miles (-120,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,791 miles
    Test number
    650366948241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass134,550 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    253471507211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass130,601 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    604865616242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass125,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    343170515489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 JSG

Does L80 JSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L80 JSG expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L80 JSG?
The MOT on L80 JSG expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L80 JSG done?
L80 JSG was recorded at 161,252 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,760 miles a year.
Has L80 JSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 JSG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L80 JSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L80 JSG find?
L80 JSG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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