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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P627 JVCMOT history

P627 JVC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

P627 JVC white 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,566 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P627 JVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P627 JVC was last recorded at 153,566 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,291 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,275 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,566 miles
  • 2025 – 152,291 miles
  • 2024 – 149,783 miles
  • 2023 – 147,363 miles
  • 2017 – 145,063 miles
  • 2016 – 138,552 miles
  • 2015 – 131,860 miles
  • 2013 – 122,926 miles
  • 2012 – 117,721 miles
  • 2010 – 98,764 miles
  • 2009 – 89,741 miles
  • 2008 – 81,614 miles
  • 2007 – 73,936 miles
  • 2006 – 68,054 miles
  • 2005 – 60,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,566 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,566 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,566 miles
    Test number
    832873155794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,291 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,291 miles
    Test number
    683622143306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,783 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,783 miles
    Test number
    326206393367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,363 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    500323964428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    182804436864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,063 miles (+6,511)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    204994699237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass138,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    571615278541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail138,552 miles (+6,692)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    376687818060
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at top of centre outrigger marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at rear chassis leg marked yellow (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at centre outrigger top marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades parking in windscreen swept zones affecting drivers view (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass131,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    807779715096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,860 miles (+8,934)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    708096815017
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass122,926 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,926 miles
    Test number
    518888013233
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail122,917 miles (+5,196)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,917 miles
    Test number
    396201713457
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass117,721 miles (+18,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    459192012281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass98,764 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    943554640297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail98,759 miles (+9,018)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    350323840237
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass89,741 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    983662259291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail89,717 miles (+8,103)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,717 miles
    Test number
    923077349222
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,614 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    504049638245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    650523147243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,936 miles (+5,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    590523347297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass68,054 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    370227646410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    644769245267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P627 JVC

Does P627 JVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P627 JVC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P627 JVC?
The MOT on P627 JVC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P627 JVC done?
P627 JVC was recorded at 153,566 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has P627 JVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P627 JVC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on P627 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 P627 JVC find?
P627 JVC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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