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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

S25 JGWMOT history

S25 JGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S25 JGW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,007 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 JGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 JGW was last recorded at 100,007 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,849 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,158 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,007 miles
  • 2025 – 94,849 miles
  • 2024 – 92,018 miles
  • 2023 – 89,929 miles
  • 2022 – 87,979 miles
  • 2021 – 87,289 miles
  • 2019 – 84,357 miles
  • 2018 – 76,144 miles
  • 2017 – 68,913 miles
  • 2016 – 62,144 miles
  • 2014 – 50,691 miles
  • 2013 – 46,120 miles
  • 2012 – 40,088 miles
  • 2011 – 31,558 miles
  • 2010 – 23,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both steering swivels leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    503764398203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,005 miles (+5,156)1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    384952337369
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass94,849 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    173385596498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,018 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    368867108955
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering swivels leaking

  5. Fail92,018 miles (+2,089)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    866590747279
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering swivels leaking

  6. Pass89,929 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    962568885728
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail89,924 miles (+1,945)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    223059761724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass87,979 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,979 miles
    Test number
    317245260998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail87,970 miles (+681)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    317101091412
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,289 miles (+2,932)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    155062950601
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass84,357 miles (+84)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    892757709723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,273 miles (+8,129)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    482364672420
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,144 miles (+7,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,144 miles
    Test number
    699578104528
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint on steering box idler arm / dust cover deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside upper shock bushes are on the limit now (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves are cracking & perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's are cracking & perishing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak engine area's
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft bearing is deteriorating / on the limit now

  14. Pass68,913 miles (+6,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    262621074523
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass62,144 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    887289890373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail62,054 miles (+11,363)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    214010406620
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,691 miles (+4,571)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,691 miles
    Test number
    827809794114
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine & gearbox area

  18. Pass46,120 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    309708213230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    388867622282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,088 miles (+8,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    637777822287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass31,558 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    888862631145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    500749730171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 JGW

Does S25 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 JGW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 JGW?
The MOT on S25 JGW is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 JGW done?
S25 JGW was recorded at 100,007 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has S25 JGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 JGW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 JGW 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 S25 JGW find?
S25 JGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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