
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L99 JFHMOT history
L99 JFH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 168,427 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,638 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 JFH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 JFH was last recorded at 168,427 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 8,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,079 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,348 miles
- Average per year
- 7,638 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,427 miles
- 2024 – 160,079 miles
- 2023 – 156,034 miles
- 2022 – 152,622 miles
- 2021 – 149,187 miles
- 2020 – 146,158 miles
- 2019 – 140,404 miles
- 2018 – 133,094 miles
- 2017 – 126,406 miles
- 2016 – 123,317 miles
- 2015 – 107,375 miles
- 2013 – 93,469 miles
- 2012 – 80,959 miles
- 2011 – 62,578 miles
- 2009 – 52,224 miles
- 2008 – 42,302 miles
- 2007 – 30,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,427 miles (+8,348)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 168,427 miles
- Test number
- 683916073481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,079 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 160,079 miles
- Test number
- 991114541379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,034 miles (+3,412)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,034 miles
- Test number
- 254592287158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,622 miles (+3,435)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 152,622 miles
- Test number
- 271748549940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,187 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 149,187 miles
- Test number
- 412642134744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,158 miles (+5,754)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 146,158 miles
- Test number
- 400766611917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,404 miles (+7,310)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 140,404 miles
- Test number
- 809812566591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,094 miles (+6,688)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 133,094 miles
- Test number
- 298742491691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,406 miles (+3,089)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 126,406 miles
- Test number
- 103304886953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,317 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 123,317 miles
- Test number
- 956868150264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,316 miles (+15,941)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,316 miles
- Test number
- 328866659542
- DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour all lens front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,375 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,375 miles
- Test number
- 597003785110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,372 miles (+13,903)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,372 miles
- Test number
- 399472285140
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,469 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,469 miles
- Test number
- 349916803281
- NoteFront hub units damp
- NoteN/s/f hub unit noisey
- NoteSide steps corroded and dangerous
- NoteSmall steering wheel fitted
Fail93,468 miles (+12,509)10 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,468 miles
- Test number
- 466923903262
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- NoteFront hub units damp
- NoteSide steps corroded and dangerous
- NoteSmall steering wheel fitted
Pass80,959 miles (+18,381)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 80,959 miles
- Test number
- 567978452272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 62,578 miles
- Test number
- 209478111454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,574 miles (+10,350)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,574 miles
- Test number
- 658178011160
- FailureNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass52,224 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 52,224 miles
- Test number
- 352406899266
- NoteNear side and off side rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear
- NoteOff side front mirror glass cracked but can still see through it ok
- NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft front and rear uj's
Fail52,224 miles (+9,922)12 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,224 miles
- Test number
- 554702399248
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- NoteNear side and off side rear trailing arm front bushes slight wear
- NoteOff side front mirror glass cracked but can still see through it ok
- NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft front and rear uj's
Pass42,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 42,302 miles
- Test number
- 152614378278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,302 miles (+11,691)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,302 miles
- Test number
- 262854278248
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass30,611 miles (+231)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,611 miles
- Test number
- 170025887200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNear side front tyre cut on outer side wall, but no canvas visible
- NoteNear side wiper blade split
- NoteOff side front tyre has cut in outer side wall, but no canvas visible
- NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft universal joint
Fail30,380 miles3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,380 miles
- Test number
- 124017177293
- DangerousCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNear side front tyre cut on outer side wall, but no canvas visible
- NoteNear side wiper blade split
- NoteOff side front tyre has cut in outer side wall, but no canvas visible
- NoteSlight play in rear prop shaft universal joint
Questions about L99 JFH
- Does L99 JFH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 JFH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L99 JFH?
- The MOT on L99 JFH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 JFH done?
- L99 JFH was recorded at 168,427 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
- Has L99 JFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 JFH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2016.
- Has the mileage on L99 JFH 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 L99 JFH find?
- L99 JFH passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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