
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S104 JDYMOT history
S104 JDY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 80,447 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S104 JDY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S104 JDY was last recorded at 80,447 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jun 2011: 62,049 miles, lower than 620,188 miles on 31 May 2011.
- 28 May 2021: 71,239 miles, lower than 97,692 miles on 21 Aug 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,416 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 2,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,447 miles
- 2024 – 78,675 miles
- 2022 – 76,897 miles
- 2021 – 71,248 miles
- 2019 – 97,692 miles
- 2018 – 95,643 miles
- 2017 – 88,056 miles
- 2016 – 81,045 miles
- 2015 – 79,615 miles
- 2014 – 75,651 miles
- 2013 – 71,885 miles
- 2012 – 66,917 miles
- 2011 – 62,049 miles
- 2009 – 51,829 miles
- 2008 – 43,886 miles
- 2007 – 38,156 miles
- 2006 – 32,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis rails and out riggers showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Indicator tell-tale inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mount area corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near front trailing arm mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,447 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 80,447 miles
- Test number
- 436186572086
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis rails and out riggers showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail80,416 miles (+1,741)14 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 928551093387
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working not working when tell tale illuminated (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis rails and out riggers showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass78,675 miles (+25)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,675 miles
- Test number
- 943858067569
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail78,650 miles (+1,753)13 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,650 miles
- Test number
- 190744271889
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mounting cross member corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll vehicle chassis legs and outriggers showing signs of corrosion
Pass76,897 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 76,897 miles
- Test number
- 798641262104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mount area corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Fail76,886 miles (+5,638)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,886 miles
- Test number
- 576330038456
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay diesel pump side (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mount area corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Pass71,248 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 71,248 miles
- Test number
- 859160689907
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near front trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail71,239 miles (-26,453)9 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,239 miles
- Test number
- 913637548695
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near front trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,692 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,692 miles
- Test number
- 610057558119
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Fail97,692 miles (+2,049)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,692 miles
- Test number
- 440058992889
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Pass95,643 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 95,643 miles
- Test number
- 619867689457
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to cab mount corroded at chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger from chassis to body corroded at chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis shaled and corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail95,643 miles (+7,587)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,643 miles
- Test number
- 512405439401
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to cab mount corroded at chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger from chassis to body corroded at chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis shaled and corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass88,056 miles (+7,011)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 88,056 miles
- Test number
- 341164945382
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper o/s bush worn
Pass81,045 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,045 miles
- Test number
- 416484377200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,615 miles
- Test number
- 295229485497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,614 miles (+3,963)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,614 miles
- Test number
- 689959585161
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass75,651 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,651 miles
- Test number
- 536268444185
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail75,636 miles (+3,751)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,636 miles
- Test number
- 299107844174
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass71,885 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,885 miles
- Test number
- 216880853120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,854 miles (+4,937)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,854 miles
- Test number
- 137158343193
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,917 miles (+4,868)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 66,917 miles
- Test number
- 565939852196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,049 miles (-558,139)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 62,049 miles
- Test number
- 788543751158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail620,188 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 620,188 miles
- Test number
- 539251351178
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 152071960146
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass51,829 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,829 miles
- Test number
- 794584869158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,812 miles (+7,926)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,812 miles
- Test number
- 400332669122
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,886 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,886 miles
- Test number
- 401162668198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,864 miles (+5,708)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,864 miles
- Test number
- 321731568134
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass38,156 miles (+5,162)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,156 miles
- Test number
- 922915137199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,994 miles
- Test number
- 544639356139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S104 JDY
- Does S104 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S104 JDY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S104 JDY?
- The MOT on S104 JDY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S104 JDY done?
- S104 JDY was recorded at 80,447 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,388 miles a year.
- Has S104 JDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S104 JDY has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S104 JDY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S104 JDY find?
- S104 JDY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis rails and out riggers showing signs of corrosion.
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