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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

S16 JBCMOT history

S16 JBC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

S16 JBC silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,844 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 JBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 JBC was last recorded at 83,844 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,696 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,844 miles
  • 2024 – 83,696 miles
  • 2023 – 82,408 miles
  • 2022 – 81,453 miles
  • 2021 – 80,600 miles
  • 2019 – 71,577 miles
  • 2018 – 67,022 miles
  • 2017 – 62,338 miles
  • 2016 – 56,418 miles
  • 2015 – 47,084 miles
  • 2014 – 31,797 miles
  • 2013 – 25,101 miles
  • 2012 – 19,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Upper Ball joint dust boot attached to The axle is deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,844 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    919024564598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,696 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,696 miles
    Test number
    906591817303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,643 miles (+1,235)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,643 miles
    Test number
    479531909834
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass82,408 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    353513279613
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Ball joint dust boot attached to The axle is deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail82,395 miles (+942)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    664751647253
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Ball joint dust boot attached to The axle is deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass81,453 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    910139370832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,434 miles (+834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    491095458252
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass80,600 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    224592711979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,577 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    871912632948
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Fail71,577 miles (+4,555)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    239727120328
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. Pass67,022 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    521414634006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,338 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    980215651098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,418 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    308280196771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,084 miles (+15,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,084 miles
    Test number
    508785495140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,797 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,797 miles
    Test number
    175372914227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,866 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    425095754193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,101 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,101 miles
    Test number
    209102563464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,171 miles
    Test number
    437259742102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 JBC

Does S16 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 JBC expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 JBC?
The MOT on S16 JBC expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 JBC done?
S16 JBC was recorded at 83,844 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has S16 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 JBC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 JBC 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 S16 JBC find?
S16 JBC passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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