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White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R770 JSFMOT history

R770 JSF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

R770 JSF white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,371 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 JSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 JSF was last recorded at 169,371 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,246 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,125 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,371 miles
  • 2025 – 167,246 miles
  • 2024 – 166,789 miles
  • 2023 – 164,980 miles
  • 2022 – 162,217 miles
  • 2020 – 158,643 miles
  • 2019 – 155,925 miles
  • 2018 – 151,901 miles
  • 2017 – 147,696 miles
  • 2016 – 142,749 miles
  • 2015 – 137,888 miles
  • 2014 – 132,666 miles
  • 2013 – 126,316 miles
  • 2012 – 120,781 miles
  • 2011 – 116,071 miles
  • 2010 – 111,921 miles
  • 2009 – 101,435 miles
  • 2008 – 77,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,371 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,371 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,371 miles
    Test number
    124607223757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,246 miles (+457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,246 miles
    Test number
    482184092028
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,789 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,789 miles
    Test number
    613102882249
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,980 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,980 miles
    Test number
    308381732300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,217 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    772873830920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,643 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,643 miles
    Test number
    846132044992
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass155,925 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,925 miles
    Test number
    506466196311
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox cross member Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

  8. Pass151,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,901 miles
    Test number
    443679134245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,901 miles (+4,205)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,901 miles
    Test number
    380023731913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass147,696 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    341009677764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,749 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,749 miles
    Test number
    892806698710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,888 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    699967043380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,666 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    625684584239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,316 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,316 miles
    Test number
    346885283254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,781 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,781 miles
    Test number
    915917082217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,071 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    817288681245
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass116,071 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    879998181255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,921 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    320291180424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass111,921 miles (+10,486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    520571680240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,435 miles (+23,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    300290189442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    884975988118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 JSF

Does R770 JSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 JSF is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R770 JSF?
The MOT on R770 JSF is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 JSF done?
R770 JSF was recorded at 169,371 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has R770 JSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 JSF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on R770 JSF 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 R770 JSF find?
R770 JSF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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