Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R599 JDVMOT history
R599 JDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 71,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 71,871 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 JDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 JDV was last recorded at 71,871 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,871 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,871 miles
- 2025 – 70,903 miles
- 2024 – 70,244 miles
- 2023 – 69,650 miles
- 2022 – 68,462 miles
- 2021 – 67,235 miles
- 2020 – 65,776 miles
- 2019 – 64,951 miles
- 2018 – 64,387 miles
- 2017 – 63,454 miles
- 2016 – 62,044 miles
- 2015 – 59,858 miles
- 2014 – 59,437 miles
- 2013 – 58,705 miles
- 2012 – 58,275 miles
- 2010 – 57,729 miles
- 2009 – 56,573 miles
- 2008 – 55,777 miles
- 2007 – 49,279 miles
- 2006 – 44,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,871 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Center brake light not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 71,871 miles
- Test number
- 539503296662
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,871 miles (+968)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,871 miles
- Test number
- 543233136976
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,903 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 70,903 miles
- Test number
- 460312110763
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
Fail70,903 miles (+659)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,903 miles
- Test number
- 538220404354
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
Pass70,244 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 70,244 miles
- Test number
- 855231577764
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,244 miles (+594)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,244 miles
- Test number
- 601509612150
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 69,650 miles
- Test number
- 263553971599
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
Fail69,650 miles (+1,188)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,650 miles
- Test number
- 473597716252
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
Pass68,462 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,462 miles
- Test number
- 291027639070
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,235 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 67,235 miles
- Test number
- 409338877375
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axle joint wearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass65,776 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,776 miles
- Test number
- 271548611137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail65,776 miles (+825)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,776 miles
- Test number
- 456596975712
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySpill pipes weeping
Pass64,951 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,951 miles
- Test number
- 904064805622
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail64,951 miles (+564)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,951 miles
- Test number
- 545660706690
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass64,387 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,387 miles
- Test number
- 937529334971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail64,387 miles (+933)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,387 miles
- Test number
- 545750359335
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass63,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,454 miles
- Test number
- 791235024928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,454 miles
- Test number
- 389304138230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,454 miles (+1,410)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,454 miles
- Test number
- 961123616647
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass62,044 miles (+2,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,044 miles
- Test number
- 518109291707
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre steeping
Pass59,858 miles (+421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,858 miles
- Test number
- 959597395096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass59,437 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 59,437 miles
- Test number
- 676066584022
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail59,437 miles (+732)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,437 miles
- Test number
- 727376884075
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass58,705 miles (+430)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,705 miles
- Test number
- 267777883083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,275 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,275 miles
- Test number
- 298180192019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,729 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,729 miles
- Test number
- 723980520365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,573 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,573 miles
- Test number
- 122637299498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,777 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,777 miles
- Test number
- 100783578421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,279 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,279 miles
- Test number
- 400455677093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 44,885 miles
- Test number
- 841854776068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R599 JDV
- Does R599 JDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 JDV is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R599 JDV?
- The MOT on R599 JDV is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R599 JDV done?
- R599 JDV was recorded at 71,871 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,341 miles a year.
- Has R599 JDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 JDV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on R599 JDV 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 R599 JDV find?
- R599 JDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.
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