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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R577 JBAMOT history

R577 JBA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

R577 JBA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,308 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 JBA was last recorded at 127,308 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,021 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,287 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,308 miles
  • 2024 – 124,021 miles
  • 2023 – 119,201 miles
  • 2022 – 114,855 miles
  • 2021 – 111,354 miles
  • 2020 – 107,837 miles
  • 2019 – 103,583 miles
  • 2018 – 101,224 miles
  • 2017 – 95,708 miles
  • 2016 – 88,042 miles
  • 2015 – 79,283 miles
  • 2014 – 73,778 miles
  • 2013 – 67,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,308 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,308 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    277465117428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass124,021 miles (+4,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    431522832701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass119,201 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    408329845229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,855 miles (+3,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    782233962930
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass111,354 miles (+3,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,354 miles
    Test number
    155336761791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass107,837 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    219069044618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,583 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    812044855667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,224 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    119512361702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,708 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    269242200544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,042 miles (+8,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    289615869761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroded on inside
  11. Pass79,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    766219015191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,283 miles (+5,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    886269715156
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  13. Pass73,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    185587224161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,777 miles (+6,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    868387524119
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass67,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    768038623155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,803 km
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,803 km
    Test number
    736579322163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 JBA

Does R577 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R577 JBA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R577 JBA?
The MOT on R577 JBA 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 R577 JBA done?
R577 JBA was recorded at 127,308 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has R577 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 JBA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on R577 JBA 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 R577 JBA find?
R577 JBA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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