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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

S45 JMSMOT history

S45 JMS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S45 JMS black 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,656 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 JMS was last recorded at 48,656 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 5,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,538 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,118 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,656 miles
  • 2025 – 43,538 miles
  • 2024 – 40,885 miles
  • 2023 – 39,083 miles
  • 2022 – 37,790 miles
  • 2021 – 35,561 miles
  • 2020 – 34,146 miles
  • 2019 – 30,260 miles
  • 2018 – 28,857 miles
  • 2017 – 28,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,656 miles (+5,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    390951851757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass43,538 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    627075807011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,885 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    132833238768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,083 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,083 miles
    Test number
    945845893427
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both partially obscured by bumper bar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both loose at fixing but not insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe damaged slightly and out of position so very close to fouling strut on full lock (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail39,083 miles (+1,293)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,083 miles
    Test number
    407689567457
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both partially obscured by bumper bar (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both loose at fixing but not insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe damaged slightly and out of position so very close to fouling strut on full lock (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass37,790 miles (+2,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    240248284873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
  7. Pass35,561 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    493011082206
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint seat leaking but not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal area (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass34,146 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,146 miles
    Test number
    198839604255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,260 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    880650703812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,857 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    651180300101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    955965662982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 JMS

Does S45 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 JMS is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 JMS?
The MOT on S45 JMS is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 JMS done?
S45 JMS was recorded at 48,656 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has S45 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 JMS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S45 JMS 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 S45 JMS find?
S45 JMS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel.

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