Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P339 JVCMOT history

P339 JVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

P339 JVC green 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,150 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P339 JVC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P339 JVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
27 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P339 JVC was last recorded at 150,150 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,541 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,150 miles
  • 2024 – 149,541 miles
  • 2022 – 148,415 miles
  • 2021 – 139,740 miles
  • 2020 – 131,700 miles
  • 2019 – 131,673 miles
  • 2018 – 130,476 miles
  • 2017 – 129,430 miles
  • 2016 – 127,641 miles
  • 2015 – 127,599 miles
  • 2014 – 118,985 miles
  • 2013 – 102,220 miles
  • 2012 – 96,437 miles
  • 2011 – 91,117 miles
  • 2010 – 85,756 miles
  • 2009 – 77,962 miles
  • 2008 – 71,314 miles
  • 2007 – 65,779 miles
  • 2006 – 60,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front swivels weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,150 miles (+609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,150 miles
    Test number
    195371179728
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  2. Pass149,541 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,541 miles
    Test number
    881336997312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels weeping

  3. Fail149,536 miles (+1,121)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,536 miles
    Test number
    452396551211
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels weeping

  4. Pass148,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    861825887883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail148,415 miles (+8,675)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    372102136902
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,740 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,740 miles
    Test number
    487287433820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,739 miles (+8,039)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,739 miles
    Test number
    265521761755
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,700 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    689605642921
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering arm bush

  9. Fail131,673 miles (+1,197)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    742389059351
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in front steering arm bush

  10. Pass130,476 miles (+1,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    558735243059
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/r wheel bearing

  11. Pass129,430 miles (+1,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    743181685742
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass127,641 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    692535863580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,599 miles (+8,614)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,599 miles
    Test number
    535340345525
    • FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass118,985 miles (+16,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    667670114376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,220 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    148626203325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,437 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    109780242010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,117 miles (+5,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    157905521083
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass85,756 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    381401040065
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  19. Fail85,754 miles (+7,792)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    330440440055
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  20. Pass77,962 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,962 miles
    Test number
    233084839079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,938 miles (+6,624)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    773220239063
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush/pin worn

  22. Pass71,314 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    802465928048
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Fail71,314 miles (+5,535)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    931605528012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass65,779 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    813713027084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    862100116025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P339 JVC

Does P339 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P339 JVC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P339 JVC?
The MOT on P339 JVC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P339 JVC done?
P339 JVC was recorded at 150,150 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has P339 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P339 JVC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P339 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 P339 JVC find?
P339 JVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis; slight play in steering box.

Related registrations

Browse all P339 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.