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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S97 JKPMOT history

S97 JKP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 258,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

S97 JKP blue 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
258,931 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 JKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 JKP was last recorded at 258,931 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,513 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,418 miles
Average per year
7,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,931 miles
  • 2025 – 256,513 miles
  • 2024 – 253,834 miles
  • 2023 – 248,342 miles
  • 2022 – 243,277 miles
  • 2021 – 238,497 miles
  • 2014 – 237,950 miles
  • 2013 – 227,914 miles
  • 2012 – 217,350 miles
  • 2011 – 205,907 miles
  • 2010 – 192,838 miles
  • 2009 – 179,510 miles
  • 2008 – 164,941 miles
  • 2007 – 150,610 miles
  • 2006 – 136,105 miles
  • 2005 – 120,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead near window bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,931 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    258,931 miles
    Test number
    798809396502
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead near window bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail258,931 miles (+2,418)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,931 miles
    Test number
    157120191580
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead near window bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass256,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    256,513 miles
    Test number
    328086355136
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail256,513 miles (+2,679)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,513 miles
    Test number
    390006923385
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass253,834 miles (+5,492)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    253,834 miles
    Test number
    230576074525
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass248,342 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    248,342 miles
    Test number
    697474137103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass243,277 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    243,277 miles
    Test number
    643456401517
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail243,274 miles (+4,777)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,274 miles
    Test number
    913407200565
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass238,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    238,497 miles
    Test number
    772799618693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail238,497 miles (+547)2 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,497 miles
    Test number
    498674638171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate missing Both (0.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass237,950 miles (+10,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    237,950 miles
    Test number
    849311124355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass227,914 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    227,914 miles
    Test number
    145303903305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail227,900 miles (+10,550)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,900 miles
    Test number
    717952503311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass217,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    217,350 miles
    Test number
    407527122480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail217,344 miles (+11,437)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,344 miles
    Test number
    968247122353
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAir filter housing loose

  16. Pass205,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    205,907 miles
    Test number
    979701921359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail205,898 miles (+13,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,898 miles
    Test number
    195881721349
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass192,838 miles (+13,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    192,838 miles
    Test number
    184452120391
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass179,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    179,510 miles
    Test number
    700073329300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail179,502 miles (+14,561)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,502 miles
    Test number
    562273229361
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass164,941 miles (+14,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    164,941 miles
    Test number
    480512238498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    150,610 miles
    Test number
    304394027369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,603 miles (+14,498)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,603 miles
    Test number
    321504027398
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  24. Pass136,105 miles (+15,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    663452516358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,935 miles (+18,108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    492598815302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,827 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    200935715312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Questions about S97 JKP

Does S97 JKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 JKP is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 JKP?
The MOT on S97 JKP is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 JKP done?
S97 JKP was recorded at 258,931 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,715 miles a year.
Has S97 JKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 JKP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S97 JKP 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 S97 JKP find?
S97 JKP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; nearside front power steering pump has slight seepage; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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