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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

V1 JKGMOT history

V1 JKG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 53,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V1 JKG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,998 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 JKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 JKG was last recorded at 53,998 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,251 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,747 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,998 miles
  • 2025 – 51,251 miles
  • 2024 – 48,782 miles
  • 2023 – 45,998 miles
  • 2022 – 42,657 miles
  • 2021 – 39,813 miles
  • 2019 – 30,568 miles
  • 2018 – 25,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,998 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,998 miles (+2,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    595869044398
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass51,251 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    260333447255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,782 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    915222353899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,782 miles (+2,784)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    993819202098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,998 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    139740652630
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive slight lead from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,657 miles (+2,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    967062418894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass39,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    438494509963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,813 miles (+9,245)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    443839692549
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass30,568 miles (+4,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    764324019406
    • AdvisoryAdvise some wear to rear shock absorber bushes

  10. Pass25,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    993810525769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,704 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    763807667428
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Questions about V1 JKG

Does V1 JKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 JKG is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 JKG?
The MOT on V1 JKG is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 JKG done?
V1 JKG was recorded at 53,998 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has V1 JKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 JKG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 JKG 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 V1 JKG find?
V1 JKG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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