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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S91 JDYMOT history

S91 JDY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

S91 JDY green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
137,732 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S91 JDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S91 JDY was last recorded at 137,732 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,602 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,732 miles
  • 2024 – 134,551 miles
  • 2023 – 131,819 miles
  • 2022 – 128,950 miles
  • 2021 – 124,922 miles
  • 2019 – 114,720 miles
  • 2018 – 108,623 miles
  • 2017 – 96,812 miles
  • 2016 – 89,865 miles
  • 2015 – 89,467 miles
  • 2014 – 79,369 miles
  • 2013 – 74,802 miles
  • 2012 – 70,649 miles
  • 2011 – 65,695 miles
  • 2010 – 60,704 miles
  • 2009 – 55,802 miles
  • 2008 – 51,854 miles
  • 2007 – 47,927 miles
  • 2006 – 42,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,732 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,732 miles
    Test number
    567026101127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,602 miles (+3,051)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,602 miles
    Test number
    379407025496
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,551 miles (+2,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    261022963892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,819 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,819 miles
    Test number
    529962340107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,950 miles (+4,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,950 miles
    Test number
    434522900836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,922 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    683118300701
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger/fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,922 miles (+10,202)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    408353414224
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger/fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,720 miles (+6,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    810350617894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,623 miles
    Test number
    807618697145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail108,623 miles (+122)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,623 miles
    Test number
    907258311132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail108,501 miles (+11,689)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    886115645169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Differential suspension "A" frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine, transmission and differential

  12. Pass96,812 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    699998640525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,865 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    770646089353
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft uj worn

  14. Pass89,467 miles (+10,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    159929625060
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass79,369 miles (+9)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    918278524057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail79,360 miles (+4,558)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    879157624094
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,802 miles (+4,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    786625613026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass70,649 miles (+4,954)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    146449512033
    • NoteChip in drivers section of windscreen
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread depth low
    • NoteO/s & n /s rear shock absorbers top bushes worn

  19. Pass65,695 miles (+4,991)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    458322321082
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen to absolute mot limits
    • NoteFront brake pads running low
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking
    • NoteSlight crack in rear number plate

  20. Pass60,704 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    322598010044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,802 miles (+3,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    634062729012
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged to the limits.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub assembly.

  22. Pass51,854 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    871344628072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,927 miles (+5,473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    180935127040
    • NoteLong travel on hand brake cable.
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor.

  24. Pass42,454 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    114075726438
    • NoteMulti v belt in poor condition,- suggest renewed.
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slight play & dust cover is split- suggest renewed.

  25. Fail42,454 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,454 miles
    Test number
    304385726022
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S91 JDY

Does S91 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S91 JDY expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S91 JDY?
The MOT on S91 JDY expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S91 JDY done?
S91 JDY was recorded at 137,732 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has S91 JDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S91 JDY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S91 JDY 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 S91 JDY find?
S91 JDY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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