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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T317 JVPMOT history

T317 JVP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,644 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T317 JVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T317 JVP was last recorded at 160,644 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,644 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,644 miles
  • 2025 – 157,574 miles
  • 2024 – 154,099 miles
  • 2023 – 151,251 miles
  • 2022 – 150,218 miles
  • 2021 – 150,200 miles
  • 2020 – 143,567 miles
  • 2019 – 139,756 miles
  • 2018 – 134,242 miles
  • 2017 – 127,858 miles
  • 2016 – 122,656 miles
  • 2015 – 113,226 miles
  • 2014 – 106,495 miles
  • 2013 – 99,399 miles
  • 2012 – 91,135 miles
  • 2011 – 85,454 miles
  • 2010 – 80,853 miles
  • 2009 – 76,691 miles
  • 2008 – 73,019 miles
  • 2007 – 64,912 miles
  • 2006 – 55,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,644 miles
    Test number
    361176199205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail160,644 miles (+3,070)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,644 miles
    Test number
    347629579145
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass157,574 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,574 miles
    Test number
    116454671894
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass154,099 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,099 miles
    Test number
    353937386922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,251 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,251 miles
    Test number
    195203024709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,218 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,218 miles
    Test number
    770806837435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,200 miles (+6,633)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,200 miles
    Test number
    737193093161
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass143,567 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    428477666008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass139,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,756 miles
    Test number
    228054439379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
  10. Fail139,756 miles (+5,514)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,756 miles
    Test number
    907885948730
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass134,242 miles (+6,384)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    628256128750
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front boy mount on outrigger behind wheel corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass127,858 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    990010044731
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail127,823 miles (+5,167)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    976785755263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above roll bar mount (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by front axle tie bar mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass122,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    548947898756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,656 miles (+9,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    228093207773
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass113,226 miles (+6,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    527461775000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  17. Pass106,495 miles (+7,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    486815154037
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass99,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    588887853082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,398 miles (+8,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,398 miles
    Test number
    755827453017
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass91,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    236983552056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,135 miles (+5,681)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    596053152071
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  22. Pass85,454 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,454 miles
    Test number
    148383371477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,424 miles (+4,571)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    477388961085
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  24. Pass80,853 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    643349260030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,691 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    942601369066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,019 miles (+8,107)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    803046158052
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront tyres nearing limits.
    • NoteUnderside very muddy
  27. Pass64,912 miles (+9,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    403917747099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass55,144 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    760542456018
    • NoteExhaust rear section split
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links worn
    • NoteRear shocker bushes worn
    • NoteSteering box out put seal slight weap
    • NoteSteering damper slightly leaking

Questions about T317 JVP

Does T317 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T317 JVP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T317 JVP?
The MOT on T317 JVP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T317 JVP done?
T317 JVP was recorded at 160,644 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,261 miles a year.
Has T317 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T317 JVP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T317 JVP 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 T317 JVP find?
T317 JVP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below out rigger.

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