Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc
M1 JLWMOT history
M1 JLW is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 63,854 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M1 JLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M1 JLW was last recorded at 63,854 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,298 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,556 miles
- Average per year
- 2,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,854 miles
- 2025 – 62,298 miles
- 2024 – 61,034 miles
- 2023 – 59,704 miles
- 2021 – 56,945 miles
- 2020 – 56,047 miles
- 2019 – 54,630 miles
- 2018 – 53,025 miles
- 2017 – 52,578 miles
- 2016 – 49,472 miles
- 2015 – 47,305 miles
- 2014 – 44,610 miles
- 2013 – 41,060 miles
- 2012 – 39,250 miles
- 2011 – 36,145 miles
- 2010 – 32,905 miles
- 2009 – 28,892 miles
- 2008 – 25,992 miles
- 2006 – 20,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,854 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Some corrosion of chassis surface
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Some corrosion of fuel pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,854 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 63,854 miles
- Test number
- 925857205814
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,298 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 62,298 miles
- Test number
- 121062437798
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 61,034 miles
- Test number
- 500126551106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,034 miles (+1,330)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,034 miles
- Test number
- 922958657571
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass59,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 59,704 miles
- Test number
- 602896035894
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 260056460126
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 438372868649
- MajorEmissions not tested Vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,945 miles (+898)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,945 miles
- Test number
- 789956617963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,047 miles (+1,417)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,047 miles
- Test number
- 176508092071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,630 miles (+1,605)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 54,630 miles
- Test number
- 123896940965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,025 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,025 miles
- Test number
- 191396030947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,578 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 52,578 miles
- Test number
- 770254294361
- AdvisorySome corrosion of chassis surface
- AdvisorySome corrosion of fuel pipes
Fail52,524 miles (+3,052)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,524 miles
- Test number
- 709879611826
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySome corrosion of chassis surface
- AdvisorySome corrosion of fuel pipes
Pass49,472 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,472 miles
- Test number
- 490913027920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail47,305 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,305 miles
- Test number
- 138904895151
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,305 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,305 miles
- Test number
- 395854495121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,610 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,610 miles
- Test number
- 867082704288
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail44,610 miles (+3,550)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,610 miles
- Test number
- 629337394187
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteCorrosion nearside rear antiroll bar support bracket
Pass41,060 miles (+1,810)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,060 miles
- Test number
- 939949893182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,250 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 158518292119
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Fail39,250 miles (+3,105)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 277418792494
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,145 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,145 miles
- Test number
- 389511201260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,132 miles (+3,227)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,132 miles
- Test number
- 437089591181
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass32,905 miles (+4,013)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,905 miles
- Test number
- 494466280180
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,892 miles (+2,900)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 28,892 miles
- Test number
- 880822209214
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass25,992 miles (+5,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 25,992 miles
- Test number
- 484156008219
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,782 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 20,782 miles
- Test number
- 143179826227
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Questions about M1 JLW
- Does M1 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M1 JLW is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M1 JLW?
- The MOT on M1 JLW is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M1 JLW done?
- M1 JLW was recorded at 63,854 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
- Has M1 JLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M1 JLW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on M1 JLW 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 JLW find?
- M1 JLW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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