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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P236 JNRMOT history

P236 JNR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

P236 JNR blue 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,667 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P236 JNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P236 JNR was last recorded at 197,667 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,593 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,667 miles
  • 2024 – 195,593 miles
  • 2023 – 193,529 miles
  • 2022 – 191,125 miles
  • 2021 – 188,732 miles
  • 2020 – 186,208 miles
  • 2019 – 184,808 miles
  • 2018 – 181,838 miles
  • 2017 – 179,585 miles
  • 2016 – 176,847 miles
  • 2015 – 175,082 miles
  • 2014 – 173,230 miles
  • 2013 – 170,718 miles
  • 2012 – 166,658 miles
  • 2011 – 157,962 miles
  • 2010 – 147,878 miles
  • 2009 – 137,855 miles
  • 2008 – 127,562 miles
  • 2007 – 117,373 miles
  • 2006 – 114,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,667 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,667 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,667 miles
    Test number
    383125436113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,593 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    195,593 miles
    Test number
    474244509755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,529 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,529 miles
    Test number
    918530220361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,125 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,125 miles
    Test number
    527413673785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,732 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,732 miles
    Test number
    142051706190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,208 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,208 miles
    Test number
    623564356237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,808 miles
    Test number
    596742336700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,808 miles (+2,970)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,808 miles
    Test number
    835443015733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass181,838 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,838 miles
    Test number
    429486824852
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play REAR (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  10. Pass179,585 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,585 miles
    Test number
    966075814165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,522 miles (+2,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,522 miles
    Test number
    571625702762
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass176,847 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    176,847 miles
    Test number
    788986965907
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass175,082 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    175,082 miles
    Test number
    420221168662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    173,230 miles
    Test number
    335456914392
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail173,230 miles (+6)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,230 miles
    Test number
    599246714384
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail173,224 miles (+2,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,224 miles
    Test number
    675346444205
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail170,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,718 miles
    Test number
    146058443234
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass170,718 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    170,718 miles
    Test number
    628898843231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass166,658 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    166,658 miles
    Test number
    885010652214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,962 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    157,962 miles
    Test number
    666318941266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail147,878 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,878 miles
    Test number
    361687830228
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass147,878 miles (+10,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    147,878 miles
    Test number
    412407430241
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass137,855 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    137,855 miles
    Test number
    843695649244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail137,702 miles (+10,140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,702 miles
    Test number
    374489139235
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail127,562 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,562 miles
    Test number
    332693038441
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass127,562 miles (+10,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    127,562 miles
    Test number
    693473138260
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass117,373 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    912605327229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    114,931 miles
    Test number
    493336506225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P236 JNR

Does P236 JNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 JNR is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P236 JNR?
The MOT on P236 JNR is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P236 JNR done?
P236 JNR was recorded at 197,667 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has P236 JNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P236 JNR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on P236 JNR 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 P236 JNR find?
P236 JNR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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