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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R331 JFDMOT history

R331 JFD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 233,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

R331 JFD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
233,307 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 JFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 JFD was last recorded at 233,307 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 10,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,525 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,782 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,307 miles
  • 2025 – 222,525 miles
  • 2024 – 213,856 miles
  • 2023 – 205,412 miles
  • 2022 – 196,974 miles
  • 2021 – 190,159 miles
  • 2020 – 181,662 miles
  • 2019 – 174,423 miles
  • 2018 – 166,743 miles
  • 2017 – 160,340 miles
  • 2016 – 151,167 miles
  • 2015 – 141,237 miles
  • 2014 – 131,978 miles
  • 2013 – 125,070 miles
  • 2012 – 122,299 miles
  • 2011 – 118,606 miles
  • 2010 – 113,927 miles
  • 2009 – 109,460 miles
  • 2007 – 108,586 miles
  • 2006 – 99,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,307 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,307 miles (+10,782)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    233,307 miles
    Test number
    863048484382
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass222,525 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    222,525 miles
    Test number
    494722456973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail222,506 miles (+219)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,506 miles
    Test number
    998208979405
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail222,287 miles (+8,431)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,287 miles
    Test number
    769230746877
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass213,856 miles (+50)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    213,856 miles
    Test number
    422698698758
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail213,806 miles (+8,394)3 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,806 miles
    Test number
    999415419229
    • MajorFront Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drag link dust cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded through but not within any mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass205,412 miles (+106)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    205,412 miles
    Test number
    805367978171
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail205,306 miles (+8,332)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,306 miles
    Test number
    772619288381
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass196,974 miles (+6,815)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    196,974 miles
    Test number
    368769573983
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drop arm dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass190,159 miles (+2)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    190,159 miles
    Test number
    847030502720
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail190,157 miles (+8,495)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,157 miles
    Test number
    593763158245
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass181,662 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    181,662 miles
    Test number
    519889800433
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey sootie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail181,660 miles (+7,237)7 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,660 miles
    Test number
    427817957462
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey sootie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass174,423 miles (+115)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,423 miles
    Test number
    121748403448
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from front to rear near rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Fail174,308 miles (+7,565)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,308 miles
    Test number
    955916260357
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering linkage drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from front to rear near rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. Pass166,743 miles (+20)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,743 miles
    Test number
    142481123253
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across rear axle, in various points, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Step insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper side of brake hose, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Various
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to bulkhead
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Fail166,723 miles (+6,383)8 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,723 miles
    Test number
    161840932086
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fulcrum/A frame ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded On vehicle side of brake hose, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across rear axle, in various points, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Step insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper side of brake hose, marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight corrosion to OSR chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak Various
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to bulkhead
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass160,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,340 miles
    Test number
    685849449289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED.
  19. Fail160,340 miles (+9,173)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,340 miles
    Test number
    514234695557
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM. (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOISEY IN OPERATION.
  20. Pass151,167 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    810663207324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,081 miles (+9,844)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,081 miles
    Test number
    249132400746
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE INSECURE
  22. Pass141,237 miles (+157)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,237 miles
    Test number
    276888625060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing worn.
  23. Fail141,080 miles (+9,102)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,080 miles
    Test number
    467249015051
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing worn.
  24. Pass131,978 miles (+6,908)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    556675914004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wheel/hub bearing worn.
    • NoteRear axle A bar upper joint boot perished.
    • NoteRear axle crossmember corroded.
    • NoteRear chassis corroding at crossmember mount.
  25. Pass125,070 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    858626633023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre Outer wall cut and tyre perishing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall cut and tyre perishing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut.
  26. Fail125,068 miles (+2,769)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,068 miles
    Test number
    736395733066
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre Outer wall cut and tyre perishing.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall cut and tyre perishing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut.
  27. Pass122,299 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    567456122088
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear axle seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
  28. Fail122,299 miles (+3,693)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    949696722064
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear axle seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
  29. Pass118,606 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    945137311082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass113,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,927 miles
    Test number
    252689420055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail113,927 miles (+4,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,927 miles
    Test number
    163639320461
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  32. Pass109,460 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    193206239041
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  33. Pass108,586 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    593385387214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass108,326 miles (+8,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    642143867193
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked passenger side but not in swept area
  35. Pass99,573 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,573 miles
    Test number
    992273516279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTail pipe corroded

Questions about R331 JFD

Does R331 JFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 JFD is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 JFD?
The MOT on R331 JFD is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 JFD done?
R331 JFD was recorded at 233,307 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has R331 JFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 JFD has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 JFD 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 R331 JFD find?
R331 JFD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged sidewall; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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