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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P331 JVCMOT history

P331 JVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

P331 JVC 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,878 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 JVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 JVC was last recorded at 145,878 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,874 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,878 miles
  • 2023 – 145,615 miles
  • 2021 – 144,609 miles
  • 2020 – 139,661 miles
  • 2018 – 139,048 miles
  • 2017 – 125,714 miles
  • 2016 – 113,819 miles
  • 2015 – 102,664 miles
  • 2014 – 94,359 miles
  • 2013 – 83,991 miles
  • 2012 – 75,957 miles
  • 2011 – 70,267 miles
  • 2009 – 70,252 miles
  • 2006 – 68,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,878 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,878 miles
    Test number
    339980673459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail145,874 miles (+259)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,874 miles
    Test number
    974299759733
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass145,615 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,615 miles
    Test number
    162193220066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,609 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    270068837502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,661 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    834507897610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,649 miles (+601)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    432900792884
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,048 miles (+13,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,048 miles
    Test number
    896781725832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,714 miles (+11,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,714 miles
    Test number
    798889784774
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe holed (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle supply rusted (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play drop arm end marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass113,819 miles (+11,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,819 miles
    Test number
    286143760052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass102,664 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    518167405124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail102,664 miles (+8,305)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    106597005117
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass94,359 miles (+192)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    255574854481
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads very low
    • NoteMultiple coolant leaks
    • NoteMultiple oil leaks
    • NotePlay in the nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteRear axel 'A' frame ball joint has play

  13. Fail94,167 miles (+10,176)8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,167 miles
    Test number
    665789244175
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads very low
    • NoteMultiple coolant leaks
    • NoteMultiple oil leaks
    • NotePlay in the nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteRear axel 'A' frame ball joint has play

  14. Pass83,991 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,991 miles
    Test number
    349060843182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,990 miles (+8,033)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    296444233434
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass75,957 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    425346362261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,267 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    325356351483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,252 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    412505519495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail70,250 miles (+1,764)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    412344419495
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass68,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    411506006423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 JVC

Does P331 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 JVC is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P331 JVC?
The MOT on P331 JVC is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 JVC done?
P331 JVC was recorded at 145,878 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has P331 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 JVC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P331 JVC 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 P331 JVC find?
P331 JVC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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