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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S99 JKBMOT history

S99 JKB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S99 JKB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,478 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 JKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 JKB was last recorded at 72,478 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,784 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
2,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,478 miles
  • 2025 – 71,784 miles
  • 2024 – 70,611 miles
  • 2023 – 69,492 miles
  • 2021 – 67,933 miles
  • 2020 – 66,042 miles
  • 2019 – 64,111 miles
  • 2018 – 61,861 miles
  • 2016 – 56,710 miles
  • 2014 – 50,396 miles
  • 2013 – 46,544 miles
  • 2012 – 42,626 miles
  • 2011 – 38,866 miles
  • 2010 – 36,190 miles
  • 2009 – 32,419 miles
  • 2008 – 25,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,478 miles (+694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    897753562598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    775821059417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,784 miles (+1,173)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    296816958303
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,611 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    829306585608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,610 miles (+1,118)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    612532127272
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass69,492 miles (+1,559)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    579294849739
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,933 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,933 miles
    Test number
    363780251876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,042 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    766891219803
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail66,042 miles (+1,931)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    193986856962
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass64,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    535720766593
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail64,111 miles (+2,250)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    952490491908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,861 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    698143145557
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail61,859 miles (+2,277)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    206518297736
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,582 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,582 miles
    Test number
    649752125085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,579 miles (+2,869)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    845598044252
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass56,710 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,710 miles
    Test number
    732271640486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass53,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    632675576285
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail53,898 miles (+3,502)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    723050631148
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inside (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass50,396 miles (+3,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    718508404335
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass46,544 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    826858793242
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass42,626 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    835610102376
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass38,866 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    938438991213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass36,190 miles (+3,771)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,190 miles
    Test number
    603569790207
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass32,419 miles (+6,646)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    444318189297
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass25,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,773 miles
    Test number
    324352008395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 JKB

Does S99 JKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 JKB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 JKB?
The MOT on S99 JKB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 JKB done?
S99 JKB was recorded at 72,478 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
Has S99 JKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 JKB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S99 JKB 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 S99 JKB find?
S99 JKB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper, and 2 more.

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