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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

V18 JARMOT history

V18 JAR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 58,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V18 JAR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,333 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 JAR was last recorded at 58,333 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 7,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,591 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,742 miles
Average per year
6,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,333 miles
  • 2025 – 50,591 miles
  • 2024 – 42,588 miles
  • 2023 – 26,071 miles
  • 2022 – 22,976 miles
  • 2021 – 18,735 miles
  • 2020 – 12,932 miles
  • 2019 – 11,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,333 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,333 miles (+7,742)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    370563218285
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass50,591 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    363274267224
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail50,591 miles (+8,003)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    766227200846
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass42,588 miles (+16,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    452721143421
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass26,071 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,071 miles
    Test number
    690018593261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,976 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    957512741179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass18,735 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,735 miles
    Test number
    247338657229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,932 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    12,932 miles
    Test number
    419933550986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,088 miles
    Test number
    506692222008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 JAR

Does V18 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 JAR is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 JAR?
The MOT on V18 JAR is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 JAR done?
V18 JAR was recorded at 58,333 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,683 miles a year.
Has V18 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 JAR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 JAR 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 V18 JAR find?
V18 JAR passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 1 more.

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