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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P535 JVCMOT history

P535 JVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

P535 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 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,194 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P535 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
27 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P535 JVC was last recorded at 107,194 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,161 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,194 miles
  • 2025 – 107,161 miles
  • 2024 – 106,943 miles
  • 2021 – 106,402 miles
  • 2020 – 106,398 miles
  • 2016 – 106,375 miles
  • 2015 – 104,689 miles
  • 2014 – 98,882 miles
  • 2013 – 88,453 miles
  • 2012 – 82,294 miles
  • 2011 – 81,047 miles
  • 2010 – 76,886 miles
  • 2009 – 71,446 miles
  • 2008 – 66,958 miles
  • 2007 – 63,701 miles
  • 2006 – 56,770 miles
  • 2005 – 51,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,194 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,194 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    354010896543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,161 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    740874249564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,943 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    771780657154
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,943 miles (+541)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    477238320862
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,402 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,402 miles
    Test number
    926116308651
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,398 miles (+23)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    876152224791
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Rear loom (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Rear loom (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,375 miles (+1,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,375 miles
    Test number
    715624263066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

  8. Pass104,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    816982125251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail104,689 miles (+5,807)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    325072925407
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass98,882 miles (+10,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    979866414299
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass88,453 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    896849013235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    265248322288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail82,294 miles (+1,247)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    548777322218
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass81,047 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    456250721266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,886 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    112256110227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    690015019245
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail71,446 miles (+4,488)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    912015819240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,958 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    950982118267
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,701 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    332835117203
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass63,701 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    372795917464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass56,770 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    272519596400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    620272305234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P535 JVC

Does P535 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P535 JVC is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P535 JVC?
The MOT on P535 JVC is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P535 JVC done?
P535 JVC was recorded at 107,194 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has P535 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P535 JVC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on P535 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 P535 JVC find?
P535 JVC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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