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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,494 cc

P286 JSWMOT history

P286 JSW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

P286 JSW red 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,519 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 JSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 JSW was last recorded at 124,519 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,538 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
1,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,519 miles
  • 2025 – 123,538 miles
  • 2024 – 122,163 miles
  • 2023 – 122,056 miles
  • 2022 – 121,749 miles
  • 2021 – 121,494 miles
  • 2019 – 120,849 miles
  • 2018 – 118,804 miles
  • 2017 – 116,810 miles
  • 2016 – 113,699 miles
  • 2015 – 110,555 miles
  • 2014 – 108,926 miles
  • 2013 – 106,962 miles
  • 2012 – 105,382 miles
  • 2011 – 102,503 miles
  • 2010 – 99,917 miles
  • 2009 – 98,372 miles
  • 2008 – 96,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,519 miles (+981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,519 miles
    Test number
    269842197239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    810135897460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,538 miles (+1,375)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    325598570442
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass122,163 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    226886320155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,056 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    999755632869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,749 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,749 miles
    Test number
    815860880840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,494 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,494 miles
    Test number
    363005691263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,849 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    221739660099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail120,838 miles (+2,034)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,838 miles
    Test number
    503486700164
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,804 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    901180629129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail118,756 miles (+1,946)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,756 miles
    Test number
    393835319231
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper arm (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass116,810 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,810 miles
    Test number
    708285614582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,699 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    132726833263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,693 miles (+3,138)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    832843877365
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan. (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass110,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    847295835108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,554 miles (+1,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    207554435447
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass108,926 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    206110954154
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking .
    • NoteWipers do not auto park - but can be parked manually at bottom.

  18. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367260944117
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking .
    • NoteWipers do not auto park - but can be parked manually at bottom.

  19. Pass106,962 miles (+1,580)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    425660223167
    • NotePower steering pipe damp
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to distort

  20. Pass105,382 miles (+4)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,382 miles
    Test number
    788726682013
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint seal has minor leak
    • NoteO/s/f tractor joint seal leaking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear chassis both sides
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pipe
    • NoteUnable to test fuel cap as could not open

  21. Fail105,378 miles (+2,875)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,378 miles
    Test number
    107711582011
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tractor joint seal leaking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear chassis both sides
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pipe
    • NoteUnable to test fuel cap as could not open

  22. Pass102,503 miles (+2,586)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    128393671019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDampness around power steering box
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking
    • NoteSteering box drop link joint worn
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded and weld repaired
    • NoteWipers park poorly

  23. Pass99,917 miles (+1,545)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    461751170055
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth number plates delaminated
    • NoteDampness around steering box
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking
    • NoteSmall hole in offside chassis
    • NoteWeld repairs to underside of vehicle and heavily undersealed

  24. Pass98,372 miles (+1,594)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    834137179009
    • NoteFree play at steering wheel
    • NoteFront tyres close to suspension on lock
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in offside front hub
    • NotePlay in steering box drop link
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty and undersealed
    • NoteWeld reapair to both chassies

  25. Pass96,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    561088078089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P286 JSW

Does P286 JSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P286 JSW is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P286 JSW?
The MOT on P286 JSW is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P286 JSW done?
P286 JSW was recorded at 124,519 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
Has P286 JSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 JSW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P286 JSW 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 P286 JSW find?
P286 JSW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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