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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

M1 JEYMOT history

M1 JEY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

M1 JEY grey 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,733 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M1 JEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M1 JEY was last recorded at 57,733 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,431 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
2,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,733 miles
  • 2024 – 55,431 miles
  • 2023 – 52,447 miles
  • 2022 – 51,711 miles
  • 2021 – 50,477 miles
  • 2019 – 47,866 miles
  • 2018 – 46,425 miles
  • 2017 – 45,083 miles
  • 2016 – 42,734 miles
  • 2015 – 40,710 miles
  • 2014 – 35,215 miles
  • 2013 – 24,184 miles
  • 2012 – 23,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake slight bind.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    515270575333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,733 miles (+2,302)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    687605811376
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass55,431 miles (+2,984)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    402842936510
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,447 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    445780504878
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slight bind.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,447 miles (+736)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    892176687873
    • 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 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slight bind.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,711 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    154151846447
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail51,711 miles (+1,234)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    435675002145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,477 miles (+2,611)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    785634067905
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,866 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    617024580623
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlight adjuster bezels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leaking from ball seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind o/s rear brake
    • AdvisoryIntermittent engine noise turbo hose rubbing on steering arm

  10. Fail47,866 miles (+1,441)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    765141867023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlight adjuster bezels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leaking from ball seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind o/s rear brake
    • AdvisoryIntermittent engine noise turbo hose rubbing on steering arm

  11. Pass46,425 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    496434185989
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak from rear axle oil seal
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail46,425 miles (+1,342)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    732826537281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak from rear axle oil seal
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass45,083 miles (+2,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    156567977359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass42,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    598415159399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,734 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,734 miles
    Test number
    861174683398
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    941980623066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear door top hinge bolts missing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box

  17. Fail40,707 miles (+5,492)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    672243316082
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear door top hinge bolts missing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box

  18. Pass35,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    116300614394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,215 miles (+11,031)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    725029904345
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Fail24,184 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    299522443491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass24,184 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    847232643159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,561 miles (+98)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    387435842208
    • NoteFront diff pinion seal leaking
    • NoteN/S/F front and rear trackrod end boots perishing
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  23. Fail23,463 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    555440412118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass23,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    868050612156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about M1 JEY

Does M1 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M1 JEY is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M1 JEY?
The MOT on M1 JEY is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M1 JEY done?
M1 JEY was recorded at 57,733 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,523 miles a year.
Has M1 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M1 JEY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M1 JEY 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 M1 JEY find?
M1 JEY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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